Archive for April, 2009

Earth Day 22nd April 2009

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Post written by Roberto, a United Planet Team member.
It all started in 1970, when Wisconsin’s Senator Gaylord Nelson decided that people need to be aware of the Earth’s problems. Nelson gathered together more than 20 millions of Americans on April 22, 1970 for a demonstration where a speech on global environment benefits was issued.
Every 22nd [...]

Easter, Bells, and Chocolates!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Post written by Lucille, a United Planet Team member.
Soon, we are going to celebrate Easter. This Holiday is celebrated by all Christians, though each country has very different traditions.

Picture taken by Stitch, Flickr
First, not everyone celebrates Easter at the same time! Indeed, the date is different for Western Christians and Eastern Orthodox congregations. This [...]

La Feria de Abril – Part 2

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Post written by Mariona, a United Planet Team member.
The Recinto Ferial is a very organized area composed of casetas, which are small houses made with different types of clothes and materials. The most common colors are red and white or green and white, the colors of Seville’s two soccer teams. Don’t be naive and [...]

La Feria de Abril

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Post written by Mariona, a United Planet Team member.
How can I begin talking about La Feria de Abril? Only great memories come to mind, of people singing and dancing sevillanas in the middle of the streets, beautiful women dressing up in the most colorful dresses you have ever seen, the strong smell of jasmine mixed [...]



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