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Gijon has lots of interesting cultural traditions; the best way to get acquainted with them is to visit one of the beautiful national holidays. One of the oldest and most popular celebrations is the day of St. Bartholomew; it has been celebrated every year for more than two centuries. Foreign visitors know this colorful festival as the Festival of Moors and Christians. It lasts for three days and is celebrated at the end of August.
The festival is always accompanied by large-scale folk festivals, an abundance of costumed performances and ceremonial processions. The unique atmosphere of fun, enchanting music and festive food are main distinguishing features of the bright festival.

A few centuries ago, many residents have left their homes and moved to mountains to practice their favorite craft, the production of ice cream. That has led aforementioned festival to double. Despite the fact that modern citizens don’t need to leave their homes and loved ones, they continue celebrating the Winter Festival like many years ago.

It starts on the third Saturday of February. The flower market is considered to be the main event of the holiday. During the festival, you can see locals dressed in interesting costumes; that is the clothing worn by townspeople a few centuries ago. Traditionally, a huge number of travelers are visiting Gijon on the eve of Christmas. The traditional large-scale Christmas market starts in the beginning of December; it is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.
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