Sentences with phrase «oldest local traditions»

One of the oldest local traditions in England, probably dating back to the fourteenth century, the Haxey Hood takes place on January 6th each year at Haxey Dating from the 1850's, when it sat amidst fields and farms, The Robin Hood & Little John is a delightful little back street traditional pub.

The existence of an old local tradition and of families whose ancestry seems ancient and indigenous, rather than of foreign immigrant trading stock, are factors which suggest the possibility of an early evangelist in the country, but the dependence of all traditions on the Edessene Church prevents us considering those factors conclusive proof that this early evangelist was St. Thomas.

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And young Mexicans, exhibiting renewed pride in local traditions in this huge, rapidly changing city, are flocking to pulquerias new and old — including La Risa, which dates back to 1905.

The ceremony, which has become an annual tradition, was proceeded by a procession through the Old City of Jerusalem that started at the monastery where many local Franciscans are based, the Monastery of St Saviour.

Some of them still carry old denominational convictions; for instance, about continuity in the Anglican Church, the rejection of a set - aside ministry in parts of the Society of Friends, the parity of the ministry in the Reformed tradition, and no ordination without a call from a local church as in much of Lutheranism.

Wealthy Hamptons homeowners are brawling with blue - collar locals over an old East End tradition — cruising an Amagansett beach in trucks and SUVs on summer Sundays.

PLATTSBURGH What started as a mother's challenge to her kids to change the world has become, for one local 16 year old, a joyful holiday tradition.

Finding new ways, creating new traditions, reinventing old ones and inspiring others with plantbased, seasonal, local colorful foods is bliss.

Then there's the Moroccan locals, who vigorously defend their old traditions.

Searching partner from local area is an old tradition where guys went at night clubs and pubs.

For school - board leaders and others charged with implementing those man - dates at the district level, the legislative activism has renewed an old debate over the governance of public education and the degree to which the tradition of «local control» is being eroded.

Popular holiday spots for families include the majestic Sun City Resort, where everything has been thought of and provided for, the Pilanesburg Nature Reserve, home to the big five and a whole lot of other animals for you to discover, the Magaliesberg Dam and the Motseng Cultural Village which is sure to educate both young and old about the local Batswana Cultural practices and traditions.

For a bit of a change take the empty desert road north to discover authentic Baja: from the magical town of Todos Santos with its friendly locals and rich culinary traditions to Loreto with its centuries old Jesuit Mission and blue whale migration.

Let us lead you into a land of traditions... Indonesia is a land of escape with its sublime white sandy beaches and stunning landscapes... But this dream destination also offers its visitors many cultural riches, where local crafts and age - old art blend

Given sensitively, this usually goes to older people who are preserving local traditions, not to youngsters running internet cafes and selling puff.

The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age - old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury.

How To Be A Local In Lyon France Lyon France is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cities in France where past and present, old traditions and new trends live side by side and add a quirky touch to the city.

In this little village in rural Norway, modern architecture encounters the natural and cultural landscape — and shows that the modern and innovative can go hand in hand with local building traditions and good, old - fashioned handicrafts.

In Hopkins many locals still speak the Garifuna language and practice old traditions, such as drumming and dancing Punta, Belize's most popular dance.

Visitors looking to listen to Garífuna music and see Mayan ruins have encouraged locals to preserve their culture, and new schools and government programs have begun to help keep Belize's older traditions intact.

The vicinity of the town makes it possible to explore old streets, galleries and dalmatian architecture, as well as to learn more about the fishing tradition and local customs.

The Village Art Faire is a decades old San Clemente tradition, born from a desire to put gifted artists and craftspeople in touch with their local community.

Highly engaged with international art movements such as cubism, abstract expressionism, arte povera, and conceptual art — but also having studied and lived in Europe and the United States — an older generation of the artists on view pioneered modern art in Cyprus, through a dialogue within local traditions.

South Korean Choi jeong Hwa builds his large installations by combining local and Korean, new and old, unique and mass - produced elements, blending Korean pictorial tradition with global consumer culture.

Promising free water and electricity, without specifying a way to pay for it, is an old tradition in Indian state and local election campaigns.

It's an exhilarating read switching from the taxonomical names of flora and fauna to political intrigue as century - old traditions come under attack as local fishermen fight back.

Local Mayans receive a much - needed part of the income that tourism brings without going to work in hotels; they can show off the beautiful and unusual sights where they live; and they preserve age - old traditions through talking with tourists, since the centuries - old taboo on sharing information has been lifted.

Experience the Old World magic of Christmas with a night tour of New France, discovering colonial traditions during their coldest season, or join a food tour and find out where the locals go for Christmas specialties like gourmet cheeses and ice wine.