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Irish Independent
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Much-loved Brazilian festival coming to Wexford this weekend
Festa Junina, also known as the June Festival, is one of Brazil's most beloved and colourful celebrations. Rooted in Portuguese and Catholic traditions, it was brought to Brazil during colonisation and originally celebrated in honour of saints such as Saint Anthony (June 13), Saint John the Baptist (June 24), and Saint Peter (June 29). Historically, the festival marked the end of the rainy season and celebrated the harvest, especially in rural communities, but today it still remains a vibrant cultural event, predominately in the Northeast where it is an essential part of local identity. There are many activities involved in the celebrations including lively music, traditional food, with plenty of decorations including paper lanterns, straw hats, and checkered clothes to represent the rural communities. A key highlight is the quadrilha, a traditional group folk dance that humorously re-enacts a countryside wedding and is always a crowd favourite performance. Typical foods included in the celebrations corn-based dishes such as pamonha, canjica, curau, milho cozido (boiled corn), along with sweets like pé-de-moleque (peanut brittle), bolo de fubá (cornmeal cake), and warm drinks like quentao (ginger and spice mulled beverage). A representative on behalf of the Enniscorthy Brazilian Community group explained how they have had great joy in successfully celebrating the festival in Enniscorthy over the years. "Here in Enniscorthy, this celebration has become a meaningful way to bring together the local Brazilian community. Brazilians living in and around Enniscorthy are excited to participate and contribute in any way they can.' "Everyone is incredibly excited to share a bit of our culture and joy with all residents of Enniscorthy. It will be a day of unity, music, dance, and authentic Brazilian spirit - and we warmly invite the entire community to join us in the celebrations!' they added. The upcoming festival is taking place this weekend on Saturday, June 28 in Bellefield GAA complex from 2 p.m. Entry for adults, which includes food, is €10, 10-16 year olds are €5, and children under ten can enter for free.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grimes Cancels Pride Performance to 'Deal With Family Issues'
Originally appeared on E! Online Grimes is pressing pause. The singer—real name Claire Elise Boucher—apologized to fans over pulling out of her upcoming performance in Washington, D.C. celebrating World Pride 'in order to deal with family issues.' Noting in the May 26 social media message that she is 'so so sorry and regretful,' Grimes continued, 'I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no longer the case very soon.' The 'Genesis' singer also expressed her confidence that the June 6 and 7 festival—which also features Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Sofi Tukker and a set from RuPaul—is 'still going to be amazing.' 'I hope this is early enough and gives people enough time if they wish to change their plans,' she added. 'And I *will* make this up to you guys very soon.' Grimes signed her note with, 'So much love always.' More from E! Online When Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley Will Be Officially Pardoned by Donald Trump Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley to Be Pardoned By Donald Trump Shaboozey Speaks Out After Seemingly Rolling His Eyes at Megan Moroney Comment at AMAs This is not the first time the 37-year-old—who shares kids X Æ A-Xii, 5, Exa Dark Sideræl, 3, and Techno Mechanicus, 2, with ex Elon Musk—has alluded to challenges within her personal life, especially when it comes to navigating her coparenting relationship. Back in February, Grimes took to social media to share a plea with Elon—who shares 14 children with four women, including Grimes—concerning the health of one of their shared children. 'Plz respond about our child's medical crisis,' the artist, who did not reveal which of her children was in crisis, wrote Feb. 20 on X, per screenshots shared by TMZ at the time. 'I am sorry to do this publicly but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation. This requires immediate attention.' She continued, 'If you don't want to talk to me can you please designate or hire someone who can so that we can move forward on solving this. This is urgent, Elon.' The Visions artist also responded to a user who questioned why she'd brought the personal problem to the public platform. "I'm not giving any details but he won't respond to texts call or emails and has skipped every meeting and our child will suffer life long impairment if he doesn't respond asap," Grimes replied. "So I need him to f--king respond and if I have to apply public pressure then I guess that's where we're at." For more on Elon's family tree, keep reading. Maye Musk (Mom)Errol Musk (Dad)Kimbal Musk & Tosca Musk (Siblings)Justine Wilson (Ex-Wife)Griffin, Kai, Damian & Saxon Musk (Sons)Vivian Jenna Wilson (Daughter)Talulah Riley (Ex-Wife)Amber Heard (Ex-Girlfriend)Grimes (Ex-Girlfriend)X Æ A-Xii Musk (Son)Exa Dark Sideræl & Techno Mechanicus Musk (Kids)Strider & Azure (Kids)Arcadia (Kid)Ashley St. Clair (Alleged Mother of His Child)Seldon Lycurgus (Son) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
