Traditions

Great Britain: a Country of traditions

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The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club, rowed between competing eights on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. It is also known as the University Boat Race and the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

The Boat Race

In MarchThe last day before Lent.Pancake race-running while holding a pancake in a frying pan. Competitors have to throw it in the air and catch it again in the pan.

Pancake Day

The London Marathon is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom and part of the World Marathon Majors. In 2012 it was the world's largest marathon with 36,748 finishing the race. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since.

The London Marathon

• In May• Britain’s most

important flower and garden show.

• Thousands of people come to see the prize flowers and specially built gardens.

Chelsea Flower Show

• The second Saturday in June.

• Celebrates the Queen’s official birthday.

• Lots of marching, military music and the soldiers are dressed in colourful uniforms.

Trooping The Colour

Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords.

Guy Fawkes Night

• In February.• Valuable dogs from all

over the world compete in Birmingham.

• The best dog gets the title Crufts Supreme Champion.

Crufts Dog Show

GALLERY

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