Guy Fawkes Day in Wales
After a busy month in London, Wales was exactly what I
needed. With wonderful music, great friends, and many other cultural
experiences, I was rejuvenated. After hearing many stories about how the Welsh
wanted to be known separately from England, I was super surprised by Guy Fawkes
Day. Guy Fawkes was clearly something that happened in England and the
fact that it is so widely celebrated was an interesting findout. The
fireworks were wonderful and the celebration magnificent. They had rides,
music, food, and of course fireworks. Lauren has talked about Guy Fawkes
several times and it all seemed a bit dark and cult-like. It was all
like-hey, lets get together and burn this fake dead Guy (no pun intended) and
then have a party with fireworks. Seriously, thats weird. However, it wasn't
creepy at all. It was actually like- hey we need an excuse for a good party and
this was an opportunity that was too good to pass up. So along with hundreds of
other people we gathered in the muddy grass and watched as lights exploded in
the sky. It was an excellent experience and really cool to experience a long
time London tradition in Wales. But really it was the best thing ever and
everyone should go...like now. But you can't so..... next November 3 get
yourself to Wales and brag to EVERYONE and I mean everyone that you were part
of the biggest firework celebration in Europe. (secretly I am bragging right
now...no judging)
-Jenna Jordan
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