Da de Andalucia, a rare but significant civil rather than religious day celebrated throughout the Andalucian region. The day honours Blas Infante, the founding father of the 'Estatuto de Autonomia de Andalucia', which roughly translates as the 'statue of the autonomous region of Andalucia'. The day is regarded as a fiesta holiday often falling during the February half term known as Semana Blanca, (white week). Schools however do not let this important day pass without mention and celebrate the week before. At this time Andalucia's green and white flag can be seen all around the region, with municipal bands parading, playing 'el Himno de Andalucia' (the Andalucia Hymn) with towns and villages providing samples of typical local cuisine.
