Dia de Andalucia - Andalucia Day
Celebrated on February 28th as a public holiday, around the many cities, towns and villages in Andalucia will be found green and white banners and Andalusian flags flying from balconies and windows. Many schools are closed on this day with the children making banners and learning the Andalusian anthem to the build up of this special day. Also popular in some schools is on the Friday before, the children celebrate with a traditional basket containing a slice of bread with olive oil and an orange.