martes, 18 de enero de 2011
WARNING..!
“This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein”
martes, 11 de enero de 2011
viernes, 22 de octubre de 2010
Czech Republic Photobook
http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g331/BlankaZikova/FIRE%20CELEBRATION%20CZECH%20REPUBLIC/FIRE%20CELEBRATIONS-scrapbook/?albumview=slideshow
martes, 12 de octubre de 2010
Turkish Photobook!!!
Apologies the last link was not correct....this is the right one for the Turkish photobook.
http://www.photobox.co.uk/creation/514228563
http://www.photobox.co.uk/creation/514228563
viernes, 24 de septiembre de 2010
jueves, 23 de septiembre de 2010
jueves, 6 de mayo de 2010
Hello Everyone.
It was so good to see you all agan in beautiful Prague. Thank you so much Blanka for all your hard work coordinating the visit. It must have been difficult to manage such a large group especially under sad circumstances. You did very well. The ashes of the previous visits and fond memories will always remain with you in Czech Republic.
More than two years ago the coordinators met in a Grundtvig contact seminar in Riga, Latvia. The idea for a project 'European Fire Celebrations' was born and we have had a wonderful two year journey together. We have shared best practises and learned so much.
Many staff and learners have travelled to the five countries and got the chance to see how diverse we are as countries, and how united we are in our commom European goals. We are all committed to the Life Long learning process.
But most of all...we have laughed together, cried together, had SUCH FUN....and made friendships which will remain for life! I know this is NOT the end!
It has been an absolute priviledge for me to have participated in this project.
Thank you all so much on behalf of all Cyrenians Cymru staff and learners.
Best wishes for the future.
Love from Polly xxx
It was so good to see you all agan in beautiful Prague. Thank you so much Blanka for all your hard work coordinating the visit. It must have been difficult to manage such a large group especially under sad circumstances. You did very well. The ashes of the previous visits and fond memories will always remain with you in Czech Republic.
More than two years ago the coordinators met in a Grundtvig contact seminar in Riga, Latvia. The idea for a project 'European Fire Celebrations' was born and we have had a wonderful two year journey together. We have shared best practises and learned so much.
Many staff and learners have travelled to the five countries and got the chance to see how diverse we are as countries, and how united we are in our commom European goals. We are all committed to the Life Long learning process.
But most of all...we have laughed together, cried together, had SUCH FUN....and made friendships which will remain for life! I know this is NOT the end!
It has been an absolute priviledge for me to have participated in this project.
Thank you all so much on behalf of all Cyrenians Cymru staff and learners.
Best wishes for the future.
Love from Polly xxx
lunes, 19 de abril de 2010
Hi everybody
Now there is only one week to departure time for Prague!
We hope that the volcano in Iceland will calm down before that, so it will be possible to fly by air.
Here in Denmark we are at least very excited, to see the old historic town, to experience Fire Celebrations the Czech way and - to see you all.
Love from OF-2
Now there is only one week to departure time for Prague!
We hope that the volcano in Iceland will calm down before that, so it will be possible to fly by air.
Here in Denmark we are at least very excited, to see the old historic town, to experience Fire Celebrations the Czech way and - to see you all.
Love from OF-2
viernes, 22 de enero de 2010
Hello Partners!!!
Hello everybody.
Sorry we have not been in touch through this blog for a while. We had very bad weather at the start of the year in Wales. Lots of snow which took us by surprise. We are making preparations for Prague and are so looking forward to our time in the Czech Republic and to be all together again. Please let us know if you would like us to bring anything!
Lots of love from all in Wales and Dragon Arts!
Polly xxx
Sorry we have not been in touch through this blog for a while. We had very bad weather at the start of the year in Wales. Lots of snow which took us by surprise. We are making preparations for Prague and are so looking forward to our time in the Czech Republic and to be all together again. Please let us know if you would like us to bring anything!
Lots of love from all in Wales and Dragon Arts!
Polly xxx
martes, 22 de diciembre de 2009
Seasons Greetings from OF-2
We wish all of our partners in Fire Celebrations a Merry Cristmas and a Happy New Year!
One of the Climate Summits?
Decorated for Christmas in Tivoli Copenhagen
One of the Climate Summits?
Decorated for Christmas in Tivoli Copenhagen
jueves, 3 de diciembre de 2009
domingo, 22 de noviembre de 2009
Greetings from Denmark
Hi friends in Turkey.
The danish team wants to thank you all for an exciting stay in Izmir. We have got a lot of impressions of the turkish culture and traditions and your way to celebrate. Of cause it was also good to see all our friends again and to get new friendships.
Now we are back in the rainy, dark and cold workdays, looking forward to sping in Pragh.
from Denmark with lowe
Lene, Bjarne, Karin, Erik, Grethe and Frode
martes, 17 de noviembre de 2009
How We Have Celebrated!!!
CITY TOUR
HIDIRELLEZ” FESTIVAL (BAIRAM)
Arrival of Spring or Summer which means revival of Nature and its starting to live again is an important event in the life of human being in every corner of the World. A widespread belief in connection with tradition of “Hıdırellez” is performance of a celebration for commemoration of the date on which “Hızır” and “İlyas” came together. The day of “Hıdırellez” has been generally celebrated on May 6th. In some regions May 5th has been accepted as the day of Festival and May 6th as the day of “Hıdırellez” and ceremonies have been arranged accordingly. The day of “Hıdırellez” (Ruz-ı Hızır) has been considered as the beginning of Summer in the Public Calendar. According to the Public Calendar among Turks one year has been divided into two sections. The period from the day of “Hıdırellez” (May 6th) to November 8th is 186 days and mentioned under the name of “Hızır Days”.
Traditions, beliefs, ceremonies established around “Hıdırellez” have been confused generally with “Sultan Nevruz” and other traditions and ceremonies performed for meeting the Spring. Because Spring Festivals have been concentrated on several important days. In this connection it is possible to see whole of “Hıdırellez” or other Spring ceremonies in the course of celebration of any one of them.
In Turkish communities both in Anatolia and out of Anatolia with the approach of “Hıdırellez” assorted preparations have been made. Houses have been thoroughly cleaned up, household effects, kitchenware, clothes have been cleaned from top to toe. These works have been performed in order to have “Hızır” (A.S.) visit the house. On the other hand on “Hıdırellez” day lamb or kid, assortment of dishes have been cooked, and in the mean time preparation of a lot of food has been completed. Upon completion of all preparations people go to the nearest picnic places full of trees and having spring and try to pass the day of “Hıdırellez” happily with various plays, entertainments.
Of course the most important ceremony exercised in “Hıdırellez” is the “play of wish”. It has been exercised in order that young girls become lucky, determine their fortune. According to regions the play has different names: drawing lots of wish, fortune pot, lucky, prosperity, etc. The play has been performed as follows: water brought in a pitcher is poured in a pot. Everybody throws a sign into the pot holding water. Such signs may be also sweet basil, mint, “mantuvar” flower in addition to usually ring, earring, etc. The pot is covered with a cloth on the eve of “Hıdırellez” and placed under a rosewood. A lock is put on the pot and locked as a custom. On the other day girls coming together again take the pot under rosewood. Lock is opened and one of them starts to draw lots. In the mean time folk songs are sung. Each folk song is accepted for the fate of the girl whose sign is drawn. This play goes on until the last sign is drawn. In folk songs which have been sung during performance of the play such themes as hope, joy, firmness, love, affection, tenderness, goodness, brotherhood, living abroad, patriotism, etc have been treated.
Followings are a few examples of these folk songs:
Hey fortunate, fortunate
There is time for being fortunate.
One beautiful has the time
to embrace an ugly one.
Are the head of “Martufal”?
Are you Jewellery?
Come let us sing a song
Will you carry it in your pocket ?
One of the widespread beliefs concerning the day of “Hıdırellez” has shown itself in the tradition of making yoghurt. On the day of “Hıdırellez” yoghurt is made without using ferment. If it becomes yoghurt it is believed that “Hızır” visited home.
Furthermore, through studies carried out by our Directorate General, celebration of “Hıdırellez” Culture-Spring Festival has been ensured nationwide.
29TH OCTOBER REPUBLIC DAY
The Independence War was ended by the Lausanne Peace Treaty on 24 July 1923. Thus, all the impediments of the Sevres Agreement had been removed and integrity of the Turkish land had been accomplished by the signing of the Lausanne Agreement. There were no obstructions left on the way to establish the new Turkish State based on national solidarity.
Founding of the Turkish Republic had been heralded by the opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 23 April 1920. National Assembly's successful administration during the Independence War had secured the founding of the new Turkish State. Caliphate and Sultanate (monarchy) separated and Sultanate was abolished on 1 November 1922. Therefore, the administrative ties with the Ottoman Empire were broken.
On October 29, 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic. This formally declared the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and accepted all the democratic rules (legislation, freedom and human right) in Europe.. Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) is celebrated throughout Turkey every year. Commemorative events usually begin in the afternoon on the previous day , big parade in midday , torch parade in the evening with fireworks show.
Virgin Mary and Ephessus
Dinner on the Boat
Evaluation Day
The last day with Welsh people
HIDIRELLEZ” FESTIVAL (BAIRAM)
Arrival of Spring or Summer which means revival of Nature and its starting to live again is an important event in the life of human being in every corner of the World. A widespread belief in connection with tradition of “Hıdırellez” is performance of a celebration for commemoration of the date on which “Hızır” and “İlyas” came together. The day of “Hıdırellez” has been generally celebrated on May 6th. In some regions May 5th has been accepted as the day of Festival and May 6th as the day of “Hıdırellez” and ceremonies have been arranged accordingly. The day of “Hıdırellez” (Ruz-ı Hızır) has been considered as the beginning of Summer in the Public Calendar. According to the Public Calendar among Turks one year has been divided into two sections. The period from the day of “Hıdırellez” (May 6th) to November 8th is 186 days and mentioned under the name of “Hızır Days”.
Traditions, beliefs, ceremonies established around “Hıdırellez” have been confused generally with “Sultan Nevruz” and other traditions and ceremonies performed for meeting the Spring. Because Spring Festivals have been concentrated on several important days. In this connection it is possible to see whole of “Hıdırellez” or other Spring ceremonies in the course of celebration of any one of them.
In Turkish communities both in Anatolia and out of Anatolia with the approach of “Hıdırellez” assorted preparations have been made. Houses have been thoroughly cleaned up, household effects, kitchenware, clothes have been cleaned from top to toe. These works have been performed in order to have “Hızır” (A.S.) visit the house. On the other hand on “Hıdırellez” day lamb or kid, assortment of dishes have been cooked, and in the mean time preparation of a lot of food has been completed. Upon completion of all preparations people go to the nearest picnic places full of trees and having spring and try to pass the day of “Hıdırellez” happily with various plays, entertainments.
Of course the most important ceremony exercised in “Hıdırellez” is the “play of wish”. It has been exercised in order that young girls become lucky, determine their fortune. According to regions the play has different names: drawing lots of wish, fortune pot, lucky, prosperity, etc. The play has been performed as follows: water brought in a pitcher is poured in a pot. Everybody throws a sign into the pot holding water. Such signs may be also sweet basil, mint, “mantuvar” flower in addition to usually ring, earring, etc. The pot is covered with a cloth on the eve of “Hıdırellez” and placed under a rosewood. A lock is put on the pot and locked as a custom. On the other day girls coming together again take the pot under rosewood. Lock is opened and one of them starts to draw lots. In the mean time folk songs are sung. Each folk song is accepted for the fate of the girl whose sign is drawn. This play goes on until the last sign is drawn. In folk songs which have been sung during performance of the play such themes as hope, joy, firmness, love, affection, tenderness, goodness, brotherhood, living abroad, patriotism, etc have been treated.
Followings are a few examples of these folk songs:
Hey fortunate, fortunate
There is time for being fortunate.
One beautiful has the time
to embrace an ugly one.
Are the head of “Martufal”?
Are you Jewellery?
Come let us sing a song
Will you carry it in your pocket ?
One of the widespread beliefs concerning the day of “Hıdırellez” has shown itself in the tradition of making yoghurt. On the day of “Hıdırellez” yoghurt is made without using ferment. If it becomes yoghurt it is believed that “Hızır” visited home.
Furthermore, through studies carried out by our Directorate General, celebration of “Hıdırellez” Culture-Spring Festival has been ensured nationwide.
29TH OCTOBER REPUBLIC DAY
The Independence War was ended by the Lausanne Peace Treaty on 24 July 1923. Thus, all the impediments of the Sevres Agreement had been removed and integrity of the Turkish land had been accomplished by the signing of the Lausanne Agreement. There were no obstructions left on the way to establish the new Turkish State based on national solidarity.
Founding of the Turkish Republic had been heralded by the opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 23 April 1920. National Assembly's successful administration during the Independence War had secured the founding of the new Turkish State. Caliphate and Sultanate (monarchy) separated and Sultanate was abolished on 1 November 1922. Therefore, the administrative ties with the Ottoman Empire were broken.
On October 29, 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic. This formally declared the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and accepted all the democratic rules (legislation, freedom and human right) in Europe.. Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) is celebrated throughout Turkey every year. Commemorative events usually begin in the afternoon on the previous day , big parade in midday , torch parade in the evening with fireworks show.
Virgin Mary and Ephessus
Dinner on the Boat
Evaluation Day
The last day with Welsh people
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