Bloomsday is a typically Irish celebration that takes place every June 16 in the city of Dublin. The festival pays tribute to Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941), considered one of the greatest literary talents in Irish history… More specifically, Dubliners attempt to reproduce the itinerary of a fictional character named Bloom, found in Joyce’s novel Ulysses.
On June 16, Dubliners celebrate writer James Joyce with one of his landmark works: Ulysses, written in 1922. Set in Dublin itself, the main hero is a young man named Bloom. Bloom’s habit is to wander the streets of Dublin, and the writer takes advantage of this to describe everyday life in the city with a certain realism.
That’s why, on June 16, Dubliners try to reproduce the fictional events of the book Ulysses, which also take place on June 16. To do this, they dress up in period costumes, follow the same itinerary as the character Bloom, and read extracts from the novel Ulysses.
The readings are sometimes individual, sometimes public, and provide an opportunity to gather around the novelist “s writings for a day. Pubs and restaurants offer themed menus, and Irish beer flows freely throughout the city… all in a festive, colorful atmosphere…
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