They celebrate Halloween on October 31. To learn more about Halloween traditions follow this link:
http://projectbritain.com/Halloween/why.htm
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Turkey's Bosphorus sub-sea tunnel links Europe and Asia
A railway tunnel underneath the Bosphorus Strait has been opened in Turkey, creating a new link between the Asian and European shores of Istanbul.
The Marmaray tunnel is the world's first connecting two continents, and is designed to withstand earthquakes.
It was inaugurated on the 90th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.
Work began in 2004, but archaeological excavations delayed construction.
The underwater section runs for 0.8 miles (1.4 km), but in total the tunnel is 8.5 miles (13.6 km) long.
The rail service will be capable of carrying 75,000 people per hour in either direction.
It was inaugurated on the 90th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.
Work began in 2004, but archaeological excavations delayed construction.
The underwater section runs for 0.8 miles (1.4 km), but in total the tunnel is 8.5 miles (13.6 km) long.
The rail service will be capable of carrying 75,000 people per hour in either direction.
(29 October 2013)
Sunday, 13 October 2013
Mother’s Day in Belarus
On October 14 the Republic of Belarus celebrates Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is not only a way to show how deeply we respect and love our mothers, but it is also an official recognition given by the State of the key role that women play in the society, a proof that a family and motherhood are the priorities of the nation’s social policy.
Friday, 4 October 2013
Teachers' Day
In many countries, Teachers' Days are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers; World Teachers' Day is celebrated across the world on October 5. Ever since the importance of teachers has been recognized by UNESCO, by adopting the “Recommendation concerning the status of teachers”, World Teachers' Day has been celebrated annually.This includes celebrations to honor the teachers for their special contribution in a particular field area or the community in general.
In Belarus they celebrate it on the First Sunday of October.
In Belarus they celebrate it on the First Sunday of October.
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
European Day of Languages (EDL)
Every year, 26 September is the day we celebrate Europe’s rich linguistic heritage – the EU’s 23 official languages, the 60 or so regional/minority languages, and the languages spoken by people who’ve come to Europe from other parts of the world.
The first European day of languages was held in 2001 as part of European Year of Languages when hundreds of events were organised, reaching millions of people in 45 countries.
Organised jointly by the EU and the Council of Europe, the European day of languages continues that work, to raise public awareness of the languages used in Europe, to promote cultural and linguistic diversity and to encourage people – schoolchildren and adults – to learn languages.
Read more on
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/JEL_en.asp
http://ec.europa.eu/news/culture/110923_en.htm
http://edl.ecml.at/
The first European day of languages was held in 2001 as part of European Year of Languages when hundreds of events were organised, reaching millions of people in 45 countries.
Organised jointly by the EU and the Council of Europe, the European day of languages continues that work, to raise public awareness of the languages used in Europe, to promote cultural and linguistic diversity and to encourage people – schoolchildren and adults – to learn languages.
Read more on
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/JEL_en.asp
http://ec.europa.eu/news/culture/110923_en.htm
http://edl.ecml.at/
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