Boston French
Posted on Jun 21, 2010 under Travel | No CommentBoston is like a lot of cities in this part of the world, where there are varied and exciting mixes of cultures and languages, reflecting the migration patterns of people all over the world. At times, it seems as though the patterns all converge here. It makes for a very heady mix of traditions and cultural displays, and it keeps things exciting, where the city has a heartbeat that plays in polyrhythms. For travelers looking at staying at a boutique hotel, Boston USA is a perfect choice.
It’s not hard to find evidence of culture here, because it’s all around the city. And all around the city, there are celebrations throughout the year that mark a people’s presence here. On Saint Patrick’s Day, the Irish population comes out in full force, along with everybody else, to make a holiday that’s bigger than the one in the native land. It’s hard to compete with France, however, on Bastille Day, because it’s such a local focal point in the history of the country, but there are efforts in Boston to mark that day in unique style.
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity are in the air here on July 9th. The official holiday is July 14th, but this is the time to see a whole lot of French culture. Bands playing Gypsy jazz and music from Haiti will be performing their favorite songs to the delight of the crowds, suggesting that the French are not at all limited to one border, but have an influence all over the world.
There is also the local Boston French Party who celebrate events all through the year. This is a much more locally-based group, where people of French descent, or have interest in French culture, can participate in meet-ups, which can be anything from a night out at a cafe or pub, or watching the World Cup together.
There are many other events in town, centered around music, theatre, film, and many other forms of expression. It all contributes to the fact that Boston is a very lively place.
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