Northern Ireland is one of the 4 constituent countries of the United Kingdom located

in the North East of Ireland. It limits to the south and west with the Republic of four
constituent nations of the United Kingdom, Ireland, to the north with the North
Channel, and to the east with the Irish Sea, which separates it from the island of
Great Britain. Belfast (it's capital) concentrates most of the Northern Irish cultural
institutions. Their nationality is English or Irish and their language varies by locality, it
can be English, Irish, or Scottish.
Northern Ireland has no official symbols, the flag of Saint Patrick is used informally
depending on political stance, and representation may vary. Nationalists use the flag
of the Republic of Ireland or the Ulster flag, and unionists use the Union Jack or
Ulster Banner. Some of the Northern Ireland festivities are:
Saint Patrick's Day: It is held on March 17 and commemorates the death of Saint
Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The festivity includes parades, music, dances, and
many elements related to Irish culture.
The Twelfth: The most important celebration for the unionist community of Northern
Ireland, it is celebrated on July 12. It is a date that commemorates the victory of the
Catholic King James II, at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The celebration includes
parades, music, and other events in the streets.
May Day: It is a popular festival that has been celebrated since before Christianity
and is still celebrated with dances and flower gatherings. The bushes are decorated
with flowers or eggshells, which are symbols of life.
Samhain: It's the Celtic New Year. This festival began when the Celts in Ireland
honored Saman or the Lord of the Dead. It is currently called Halloween and is
celebrated in many other countries around the world. Children dress up in costumes
and masks and carry lanterns from house to house to receive treats and go trick or
treating
The clothing is commonly elaborated and pleated with linen, wool, and silk. The men
wore long braided hair, jackets, a cloak draped over the shoulder, and pleated
checkered skirts (kilts), usually dyed yellow, orange, red, and green, as well as being
trimmed with a Celtic knot. They also wore trousers made of wool. The women wore
turbans, they also wore skirts dyed yellow, orange, red, or green, as well as long
tunics, and capes, decorated with Celtic designs.
Accessories were popular with both men and women, including knives, berets, vests,
belts, and brooches.
Its history is complex and has been marked by political, religious, and cultural
conflicts. The region has been divided between the Protestant and unionist majority,
which wants to remain part of the United Kingdom, and the Catholic and nationalist
minority, which seeks the reunification of Ireland. In the 12th century, King Henry II of
England claimed control over the island of Ireland. During the 16th and 18th
centuries, England imposed its religion and culture on Ireland, leading to a Catholic
religion in 1641 and the Culture of Ireland being conquered by Oliver Gromwell in
1649. In the 18th century, there was a migration of Scottish Protestants and religious
and cultural English of the population to the region, which changed the religious and
cultural composition of the population.
In 1921, a treaty was agreed upon dividing the island into two: the Republic of
Ireland, which gained its independence, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Northern Ireland, which included the Protestant region of Ulster. Since then, there
have been tensions between the Protestant and Catholic communities in Northern
Ireland.
In the 1960s, discrimination against Catholics in housing, employment, and
government led to riots and a campaign of violence led by the IRA (Ireland
Republican Army) and other nationalist groups. This led to a long conflict known as
the "Northern Irish Conflict" which lasted until the 1990s. In 1998, the Good Friday
Agreement was agreed upon, establishing power sharing between unionist and
nationalist political parties seeking to resolve political and cultural differences. In
Northern Ireland, despite some obstacles, the agreement has kept the peace in the
region for the past few decades.
The country is known for its medieval Norman castles, glacial valleys and mountains,
Celtic and Christian monuments and key players in its culture
Dunluce Castle: It is an old medieval fortress located in County Antrim. This is on a
basalt formation (cliff) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in addition to having steep
falls at any point of access.
Giant's Causeway: It is a geological formation with more than 40,000 columns of
hexagonal shapes formed by the quick cooling of lava in a crater, which occurred
more than 60 million years ago. These extend along the north coast of the island.
This formation has been a UNESCO World Petrine Reserve since 1986.
Titanic Belfast: It is a museum and monument dedicated to the Titanic ship. This is
located in Belfast, and it was inaugurated in 2012. It has floors that explain the
history of the Titanic, the people, and the city that built it, as well as an exhibition of
reconstructions of decks, cabins, and a live connection with the remains of the ship.
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: It's a suspension bridge located near Ballintoy,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is owned by the National Trust and is 20 meters
long.
The City of Derry - Londonderry: It is one of the oldest cities in the nation. The city
offers a wealth of historical and cultural sites, including the 17th-century city walls,
St. Columba's Cathedral, and the Peace Bridge, among other destinations, there is
the city of Belfast, an important cultural center that houses a host of museums, art
galleries, and theatres, and plays a lively music and pub scene, as well as festivals
and cultural celebrations, such as the Belfast Sea Festival and the Belfast Beer
Festival.