feis

Examples

• All

• The annual feis in Dublin showcased traditional Irish music and dance performances.

• - The Feis Ceoil.

  The World According to Garp (1982)

• Families gathered to enjoy the feis, which featured a variety of cultural competitions and local food.

• During the summer, the local feis attracts visitors with its vibrant displays of dance and music.

Synonyms

F

festival

vsfeis

178 1.0

An event with many shows like music or theatre

focuses on national cultural competitions and traditional dance and music

F

fest

vsfeis

• Informal

108 3.1

A public party with music, food, and events

focuses on competitions music and dance instead of food and small events

F

fete

vsfeis

2 6.5

A public event with music, games, and food to raise money

centers on cultural performances and competitions rather than fundraising

C

cultural festival

vsfeis

1 2.4

An event that celebrates a community's traditions, music, dance, food, and art

is specific to one national tradition and includes dance and competitions

R

Royal National Eisteddfod

vsfeis

• UK

9.9

A Welsh festival with competitions in music, drama, poetry, and the arts

is an Irish event focused on music dance and cultural competitions

F

festa

vsfeis

7.6

A public celebration with music, dancing, and special food

centers on organized cultural contests rather than being a simple celebration

How Festive

carnival

30 2.8

festival

178 1.0

feis

• UK

9.9

celebration

430 1.0

gathering

203 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology