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Expo
Zaragoza 2008 - Expo Zaragoza 2008 Saragossa Exhibition
On 16 November 2004, the Bureau
International des Expositions (BIE) awarded Zaragoza the honor of hosting
Expo 2008 over competition from Thessaloniki, Greece and Trieste, Italy.
The Exhibition will have the title "International Exposition Zaragoza
Spain 2008: " Water and sustainable development " (Recognised Exposition
Zaragoza Spain 2008). "Expo Zaragoza 2008" has been suggested as a shorter
title.
2008 marks the centenary of the celebration of the Spanish-French Exposition Zaragoza 1908 . The bid for the Exhibition is based on firm principles and can be justified on a national, regional, and local level. Spain's level of development and stability, its consolidation as the second tourist world destination, and its experience in the organisation of large scale events, like the Olympic Games of Barcelona 92 and the Universal Exposition of Seville 92 are all good reasons for choosing Spain as the host country. Aragon's strategic geographical situation and its openness towards other regions make it an attractive option. Finally, the city of Zaragoza has an important place in the nation as a whole, it is situated in the centre of North eastern Spain, it has interesting projects (the High Speed train - AVE -, the PLA-ZA project), and it has experience as a host city for congresses (especially the International Water Fair - SMAGUA -). The Exhibition will last for the three-month maximum period authorised by the BIE, between Saturday 14th of June and Saturday 13th of September 2008 . This period coincides with the summer when the days are long, and the nights can be enjoyed. The Exhibition also coincides with school and professional holidays , and with tourism in Spain at its peak, which should ensure a steady flow of visitors. In summer the weather in Zaragoza is stable, hot and dry, ideal for open-air recreation and leisure activities. Summer festivities include the night of San Juan (24th of June), the Virgen del Carmen (16th of July), and the festivities of the 15th of August . Each of them will have a special theme included in the Exhibition: the encounter of water and fire, women in accordance with the third principle of the Statement of Dublin and finally, the 15th of August will inaugurate a long weekend dedicated to "water games", with the River Ebro as its setting.
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Pilar Fiestas - Arogon
6th to 14th
October
Popular
Holidays in Spain. Arts and culture in Spain. These are the main annual fiestas in the regional capital of Aragon, characterised by a broad range of activities that fill the streets with fun, colour and entertainment for a week at the least. The programme brings together theatre performances, concerts, children's entertainment (puppet shows, clowns, magic...), shows, dance, bullfights, craft exhibitions, all kinds of music (from regional folk to pop-rock and electronic sounds at the Independent Music Festival) and many more events. There are also fireworks, the traditional "Giants and Big-heads" parade, sports competitions and exhibitions. The "peñas" (fiesta associations) also play a vital role at the celebrations, which get underway with an opening speech at the Town Hall. The most important day is 12 October, the feast of La Virgen del Pilar, patron saint of the city. A mass Floral Offering takes place from early that morning: thousands of people from all over the world, dressed in traditional costumes, come to Plaza del Pilar Square to leave flowers before the Virgin. Meanwhile, 13 October sees the Offering of Fruit. And at dusk, the Rosario de Cristal takes place. It is a procession of carriages and glass lanterns that runs through the streets of Zaragoza In October, Zaragoza celebrates the Pilar Fiestas Three elements characterise the physical features of the region of Aragon, giving it tourist appeal and a historical personilty: the high peaks of The Pyrenees, the Iberian Cordillera and the biggest river in Spain, the Ebro. They have also been decisive factors for all of the Iberian Peninsular, and throughout Spanish history. The Pyrenees in Huesca include some of the highest peaks in Spain, such as Monte Perdido, Les Posets and El Aneto, which in turn form valleys with striking physical characteristics, such as the valleys of Anso and Hecho. These peaks and other geological features make up the almost sacred beauty of the Ordessa and Monte Perdo national park. Fiestas de San Lorenzo - San Lorenzo Fiestas Arts and culture. Popular Holidays in Spain. National Tourist Interest. 9th to 15th August 2007 The second week in August, Huesca, Spain celebrates its fiestas in honour of San Lorenzo, the city’s patron saint. The sound of a rocket being set off from the balcony of the Town Hall is the signal for the start of nine days of activity and fun, with music, folk groups and traditional dance, concerts, associations, religious events, sports, “vaquillas” (bullfights with young bulls) and a host of festive activities for young and old. 8/9/2007 - 8/15/2007 Read more about fiestas in Aragon Huesca 
Province:
Huesca / Autonomous Region: AragonTourist Office: Plaza de Luis López Allué, s/n - 22002 Huesca (Huesca) Tel. +34 974292170 Fax +34 974292154 In the fertile county of La Hoya lies Huesca, which has a history going back more than two thousand years. El Coso, on the line of the old medieval walls, marks out an interesting network of streets presided over by the Cathedral. Read more about Huesca
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