Culture and Champagne” Weekend

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by Rocio Bucio

Well, both are related, St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the holy trinity to the pagans as he was a Christian missionary known as the apostle of Ireland.
St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide. This day has become associated with everything Irish, anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. It is celebrated on the 17th of March, Probably because it was the day that St. Patrick died.

The biggest observance is in Ireland, they attend to mass, before they get the celebration started.

In American cities, they celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids.

And as an example of how we celebrate I want to share with you this information.

2011 represents the 5th annual St Patrick's festival, at the Shamrock Irish Pub on Av. México in Bucerias.

There will be live music throughout the day and night. Joby Fox, a singer songwriter direct from Ireland. Wain Mcfarlane, an American Idol finalist. Two of the most popular local bands, Chillin Villians & Tikkilyches will be playing and in between the live acts a specialist Irish DJ to spin out all those popular St Patrick's Irish tunes.

As for food, corned beef and cabbage, delicious Irish stew, pies and great Burgers.

This is a family event - Activities for kids, will take place, such as trampolines, face painters, etc.