The language teaching platform Preply conducted a survey on the celebrations of June parties in different countries.
And, to the surprise of many people, these festivities, which take place in June to honor Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter, are not limited to just the Brazil.
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Apparently, we are not the only people in the world who wait for the month of June to celebrate the typical festivities!
Coincidentally, most of the countries where São João is celebrated have strong Christian roots, which influences the existence of festivals that commemorate the days of the saints.
Portugal
The June festivals in Portugal are known as Santos Populares and take place in several cities across the country. There are traditional dances, such as the “vira”, and the streets are decorated with colorful balloons.
It is even believed that the typical decoration of the Portuguese São João has influenced the decoration seen in Brazil, which also has balloons and clotheslines with colored flags.
Spain
In Spain, the party is called Las Hogueras de San Juan. People light bonfires and jump over them to purify themselves and ward off negative energies. There are also parades, fireworks and live music. A real festival!
France
In France, the celebration is called Fête de la Saint-Jean. People gather around bonfires and sing songs traditional. The custom of releasing paper balloons and lighting bonfires in open fields is also common.
Norway
In Norway, Saint John is called Sankthansafeten. People light fires by the sea and have barbecues. It is an occasion to gather with friends and family, enjoy nature and celebrate the summer solstice.
Canada
In Canada, the party is called St-Jean-Baptiste Day and is celebrated mainly in the province of Quebec. There are parades, live music shows, fireworks and cultural activities to celebrate French-speaking culture.
These are just some of the ways countries around the world celebrate June festivities, showing the cultural diversity and importance of these celebrations in different contexts.
The way of celebrating the festivities may vary according to the local culture, but the cultural root is the same, which directly influences some specific features of the celebrations.
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