Ireland
is a real treat, especially when it comes to their festivals. One can
witness a great variety of music, drama, literature,food, sports, arts,
and a huge amount of partying. The most prominent festivals are Cat
Laugh Festival, Cork Jazz Festival, Dublin Writers Week, Fleadh Cheoil
na hEireann, the Puck fair, the National Plowing Championship, St,
Patrick"s Day and the Wexford Opera
The Color Green in Irish Culture Although
no one knows the real reason behind the significance of the green color
in Irish culture, many theories exist. It is commonly believed that
green symbolizes the natural green landscape of the country, and
wearing the color is considered as giving tribute to the nation. It is
also believed that green symbolizes the shamrock, which was the sign of
St. Patrick. In fact there is even a tradition of pinching people who
forget to wear green on St. Patrick's Day.
