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Customs/Traditions
Definitions about costums and traditions of El Salvador
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Panchimalco Flowerl in May is a festival to take in local culture. Admire beautiful floral arrangements and garlands displayed throughout the towns, villages and beach resorts nationwide. Accompanying the event is music and traditional dress. | Palm Festival |
| This fun and enjoy, fiery event in late August is held in Nejapa just north of San Salvador and sees fire-throwers with elaborately painted faces on the streets and a general appearance of anarchy. Its a traditional festival in this town. | Balls of Fire Festival |
| November in San Miguel is party time, with beautiful dancing girls and parades to honor the San Miguel patron saint. Bands from the region play reggae, samba and funky, local merengue on the streets, fireworks. | San Miguel Carnival |
| This is a important event in El Salvador. Its a religious festival known Semana Santa in Spanish | Holy week |
| Usually en March or April.Salvadorans accustomed to attending various religious celebrations to remember the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. Its a good time to enjoy. | Easter vacation |