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Five Jamaican Festivals You Can’t Miss

By | 11 February, 2025 | 0 comments

Reggae band performing


Jamaica, is a cultural powerhouse brimming with vibrant traditions, warm hospitality, and a rich musical heritage.

Renowned worldwide for its reggae and dancehall music, the island’s festivals are an unforgettable experience, blending history, spirituality, and creativity into a lively celebration of life.

From the influence of African traditions to the globally renowned Rastafari movement, Read full article

Dominican Carnival: a cultural festival in the heart of the Caribbean

By | 30 January, 2025 | 0 comments

Dominican Carnival Dancer

Carnival in the Dominican Republic is much more than a festival; it’s a combination of culture, history and celebration that reflects the vibrant spirit of the Dominican people.

Every February streets throughout the country are filled with music, colour and tradition and transformed into a stage on which diversity and national identity are celebrated. Read full article

Enjoy the Day of the Dead in Princess Hotels Riviera Maya

By | 26 September, 2024 | 0 comments

1. Day of the Dead Riviera Maya

The Day of the Dead, one of the most emblematic celebrations in Mexican culture, honours the memory of departed loved ones.

This festival mixes pre-Hispanic rituals with Catholic traditions and has been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

At Princess Hotels Riviera Maya we invite our guests to experience this special event in a unique setting, Read full article

Mariachi Day in Mexico: A Celebration of Tradition and Passion

By | 18 January, 2024 | 0 comments

Mariachi Mexico

One of the first things to enter your head when you hear “Mexico” is “Mariachi”. With its vibrant costumes and passionate music, it has become one of the country’s most emblematic images.

This cultural manifestation has captivated people the world over and become an unmistakable symbol of Mexico’s rich heritage.

In this journey through time and music, Read full article

The 5 most important festivities in Mexico

By | 15 March, 2023 | 0 comments

México Festivity

Mexico is famous for its joy and colorful life. Indeed, it has several world-renowned festivals not only for their importance, but also because they are celebrated with a deep love and respect for their roots.

Each one has its own colors, gastronomy, traditions and its raison d’être that make them an unforgettable experience. Read full article

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

By | 13 September, 2022 | 0 comments

Mexican Independence Day

It’s all about festivities in Mexico; we celebrate everything big time, but without a doubt, the most important celebration of all is Independence Day. 

Beyond a festival, it is a commemoration: we honour our customs and traditions and, above all, we celebrate our freedom.

If you want to know more about this historic date, Read full article

Celebrating Dia de los Muertos at Home

By | 29 October, 2021 | 0 comments

Celebra el Día de los Muertos en casa

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Latin America and, increasingly, in the U.S. Although similar to Halloween, Dia de los Muertos is a day for commemorating the dead and, as such, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. Held on November 1st and 2nd, Read full article

Dominican Independence Day by Princess Hotels

By | 28 February, 2020 | 0 comments

Do you want to know how do dominicans celebrate the day of Dominican independence? February is considered the month of the Dominican carnival: every weekend of February carnivals are celebrated around the different Dominican provinces. However, there is one day of the month that shines even more than the carnival, it is February 27: Dominican Independence Day. Read full article

The Dominican Republic Carnival by Princess Hotels Caribbean

By | 15 February, 2019 | 0 comments

Carnaval Dominicano | Princess Hotels

 

The Carnaval in the Dominican Republic is one of the most recognized and characteristic parties in this country! When February arrives, everybody knows that the Carnival, comparsas, music and dances are coming!

Its pagan origins are mixed with religious celebration periods. Don’t forget that Carnival is a popular festival that has its roots and celebration in a period prior to Lent. Read full article

The best Carnivals in Mexico with Princess Hotels

By | 14 February, 2018 | 0 comments

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Also known as the ‘festival of meat’, this is the party where almost everything goes. The festival that kicks off Lent. Carnival is here! This is an event that people really love to celebrate and which goes on all over the world. Every country has its Carnival celebrations with their own customs and traditions, Read full article

Discover the Day of the Dead in Mexico with Princess Hotels

By | 25 October, 2017 | 0 comments

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The Day of the Dead is one of the most popular traditions in Mexican culture. Below is some more information on the history of the Day of the Dead.
History of the Day of the Dead in Mexico
What does Day of the Dead represent?
One of the most traditional celebrations in Mexico. Read full article

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