Kategória: TRADITIONS
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UPDATE: The event for 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID19. Competitors may next meet on 26 September 2021 for World Stone Skimming Championship. The British have lots of unique sporting (well at least outdoor) events all the year round. These include the following: Egg-throwing World Championsips, Bog-Snorkelling World Championships, Workd Conker Championships (where…
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During the Wimbledon season (in June), it is essential to know the origins of the lawn game. The ‘old version’ dates back to the 11th century monasteries where tennis was played on an enclosed court. The ball was solid and a racquet was used to hit it.The game was a popular pastime activity of monarchs…
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Wanna go for a ride on the Cam at The Backs?It worths it no matter which company you take. It is possible to go punting privately and steer the boat on your own, but you’d better not risk. Ask for a professional punter who will tell you nice Cambridge stories. Gr8 to Know“No mooring” means…
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‘Halt, who comes there?’‘The Keys.’‘Whose keys?’‘Queen Elizabeth’s Keys.’‘Pass then, all’s well.’ The above dialogue can be heard daily at around 8 p.m. by those who visit The Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London. The event is supervised by the Yeoman Warders. GR8 to KnowAdmission is free but you must book a “ticket”…
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The largest rural art festival in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival welcomes visitors from all over the world for the 40th time in a row. This year from 24 May to 2 June, 10-day-long Dumfries and Galloway Arts offers over 60 live shows and 40 venues. GR8 to KnowThe unitary county area is located…
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None of them is a must anymore when you meet Her Majesty the Queen. In the photo above, former British PM Theresa May curtsies at the beginning of an audience. It is the traditional way: men can greet the Queen with a neck-bow while women do a small curtsy.Nowadays a usual handshake is formal enough,…
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Young men wearing traditional kilt could be seen during the medal ceremonies at Glasgow 2018 Swimming European Championships. Is that true that they don’t wear anything under it? Well, if they are among the 69% who have answered in a survey they still don’t, well… they have no underwear. HM the Queen’s piper who plays…
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Several myths and legends follow the steps of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland celebrated on 17 March, the day he possibily died on.Among the popular legends is the one that he drove al the snakes out of Ireland, however, it is a country where no snakes have ever appeared. St Patrick’s Day is a…
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The snowdrop, a flower marked as a symbol of hope has become a symbol of the Christian event Candlemas Day as well. Candlemas Day or Festival Day of the Candles marked the end of the Christmas season as well as of the dark days. Candles on 2 February were said to bring protection against disease,…
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The Welsh celebrate their patron saint of lovers on 25 January every year. The Story of Saint (Santes) Dwynwen Once upon a time in Wales lived King Brychan Brycheiniog who had over 30 children. She had 24 daughters out of whom Dwynwen was one of the prettiest. She fell in love with a handsome man…
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