Traditions and folk customs represent one form of expression of the cultural identity of peoples. In other words, these concepts constitute a collection of knowledge and cultural, artistic, social manifestations that have been passed from generation to generation, immortalizing in the history dances, celebrations and popular events. The cultures traditions are impregnated into the skins of the people of Zaragoza, which are born and grow with them, honoring the history and Spanish celebrations.
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Thanks to the collective memory of the people of Zaragoza and for the testimonials gathered in ancient manuscript, is that today we can appreciate its gastronomic, folks and cultural practices. The “Fiesta de Vendimia” is one of the most representative celebrations in Zaragoza; is currently one of the most important events of the festival calendar Aragonese, the province which belongs Zaragoza.
Traditionally, the Vendimia Celebration has been a day of exaltation of wine -where are usually performed grape treading- and monarchical union. It’s the ancestral tradition where the local people hosting the kings of Spain with fountains of wine and parties in its name. Also exists the presence of music concerts, dance performances and religious processions.
Another custom very similar is celebrated on April 23 in honor of St. George, skipper of Aragon. The people goes to eat in the park with family and friends to celebrate, but is a more traditional party, where it’s accompanied by music concerts of Aragonese authors, where it discloses the Aragonese culture with workshops and group activities connected to the International history of Aragon. On October 12, it takes out one of the most outstanding religious events in the calendar of celebrations, the “Fiestas del Pilar” in honor of the “Virgen del Pilar”, an another important deity in the life of the inhabitants of Zaragoza; know all of this culture richness with Iberinbound DMC.