UEA International Student Ambassadors

The celebration of Easter in England began well before the arrival of Christianity. In the Pre-Christian Era, the festival was observed in honor of the Anglo Saxon Goddess - Eostre. Today, in England, the festivities of Easter begin with Lent, which falls on Ash Wednesday, and lasts for 40 days. Easter celebration in England is a low-key affair, as people prefer religious observations as compared to joyous merriment. Easter is an occasion for sober worship and quiet family gatherings sans the extravagance that accompanies festivals like Christmas. Nevertheless, springtime celebrations are gleefully observed in rural hinterland of the country. Easter eggs, games, feasting and fun activities all are part of the festivities, even though the main celebrations are seen in churches of the country. If you are keen on learning about the traditions and celebrations of Easter in England, then go through the following lines. Palm Sunday The celebration of Easter in England commences a week before...

Preparing for a 3 minute Bollywood dance performance can be more stressful than preparing for a university exam! Started practising twice a week a month ago and now down to practising everyday until 3rd of March: the big day! Not a single practise has gone by where someone wasn't late or there didnt exist a series of arguments. Wouldn't it be great if all individuals got along well and things got done well on time? I so wish.   The big day is 4 days away and the songs for the performance haven't even been finalised. There's always someone who argues against the song suggestions or just doesn't get along with others. Things get messy, everyone loses motivation and patience. Stretching and getting ready for the 4 hours of dancing from now till Wednesday. Wish me luck! Rubina Kalra Indian Students Ambassador