1- introduction 2- customs and traditions 3- religions 4- what to see in london?
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1- INTRODUCTION
2- CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
3- RELIGIONS
4- WHAT TO SEE IN LONDON?
INTRODUCCTION
•London is the capital of England and the UK.
•It´s the biggest city in Britain and in Europe.
•Has a population of 7.56 million (approximetly)
•London is made up of two cities: - The city of London, know as “the City” - The city of Westminter
• In London we can find a lot of cultures, religion and languages.
• London has a temperate marine climate: summers are warm with average temperatures of 23ºC, and winters are cold, usually the temperatures are around 2-8 ºC.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS• January: In the first day of January they celebrate the New Year at the Big Ben and when the clock strikes midnight, people link their arms and sing this song: “Auld Lang Syne”.
• February: 2nd is celebrate Candlemas Day.
•April: 23 of April is celebrated St. George Day. St. George is the patron of England and it´s represented as a knight carrying a shield with a red cross, generally sitting upon a horse and always killing a dragon.
• September: It´s celebrate the Regents Street Festival
• October: 31st they celebrate Halloween
• November: 5th it´s celebrated Guy Fawkes Night . In this night people meet in parks to observe the fireworks and burn an effigy of the outlaw.
THE MOST TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES
• Changing of the Guard: Every day a new guard of thirty guardsmen marches to the palace and replace the old guard.
• Trooping of the Colour: Is a military ceremony celebrate to remember the fallen soldier and the officer of that regiment. The Trooping of the Colour. This ceremony it´s realize on the British Sovereign´s birthday.
• The largest religious group Christian (Anglican).•St. Paul Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Anglican administrative centers• Westminster Abbey Britain´s kings and queens are crowned•London is also home to other religions: Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish.
- Around two fifths (2/5) of Muslim lives in London. - Over half of Britain´s Hindu population lives in this city. - 31 per cent of the Sikh lives in London. - 56 per cent of Jewish lives there.
RELIGIONS
WHAT TO SEE IN LONDON?
• Royalty:Buckingham Palace: In the beginning of the eighteen century the owner of this Palace was the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is the Queen´s official residence.
Kensington Palace: Is a working royal residence.
Tower of London: Today this tower is one of the world´s most famous and spectacular fortresses.
• Museums:British museum: It´s a human history and culture museum.
• Entertainment:Madame Tussauds: It is a wax museum.
London Eye: This big wheel it is the most popular attraction.
Globe Theatre: It´s a site dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare´s work.
• Shopping:
Oxford street
Harrods
Regent street
• Landmarks:
Tower Bridge: It´s one of the most famous and photographed bridges in the world.
Trafalgar Square: This square it´s situated at the heart of London.
Big Ben: Is an integral part of Westminster Palace.
• Religious: Westminster Abbey: In this Abbey every monarch has been crowned.
St. Paul´s Cathedral: Is the UK´s premier religious cathedral.
• Other:
Portobello Market: Possibly it´s one of the largest antique markets in the world.
Covent Garden: Is the place to get something , to make an intermediate between the sightseeing, relax and enjoy with the huge variety of streets artists.