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Balaton Festival

Hollókő Easter Festival

Busójárás

Ozora Festival

Summerfest International Folklore Festival

Sziget Festival

Budapest Festival Of Folk Arts

Romantic Reform Era

Paprika Festival

Badacsony Wine Weeks

Tihany Lavender Festival

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It is one of the most traditional Hungarian festivals!
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One of Europes largest  open air electronic music festivals

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Balaton Sound is one of Europe's largest open air electronic music festivals. Held annually since 2007 on the southern bank of Lake Balaton, Hungary, it features live acts and DJs from all around the world, from established artists to new names. The event was co-created by the organizers of Sziget Festival.
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Official Aftermovie - Balaton Sound 2019

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Hello teachers and friends I'm Giulia, I'm from Italy and two of the festivals I found is Busojaras and Summerfest International Folklore Festival. The festival of Busojaras tekes place in February every year and the celebration is in honor of welcoming the carnival season, and also to send of the winter and welcome the spring season in Hungary.

The Summerfest International Folklore Festival is a festival that was established in the year 1987 and is a small festival conducted to celebrate the different forms of talent from across the world, and partecipants fromvarious countries come to this festival to show of their talents and craft.
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They also celebrate Lavender Festival in Hungary.

It is a magical time when the scent of the flower fills the air and the green fields are suddenly filled with a beautiful shade of purple all around. A part of the celebrations includes a flower show and a fold art event celebration as well.
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If you have the luck of visiting Hungary during Easter season, in the month of April, make sure you witness the celebrations of the Easter Festival in Hollókő. It is one of the oldest traditional fold festivals celebrated in the country, and the people of the village gather together and celebrate the festival with a number of folk art performances, such as folk singing, dancing, as well as some showcases of the festive arts and crafts made by the local people. You will really get to witness the Hungarian heritage at this festival as people dress up in traditional clothes and play some traditional games while enjoying good food.
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From January 27 to February 13, the floating city of Venice is transformed into an extravagant masked ball. The festival, which is believed to have originated in the 12th century, celebrates the anticipation of Lent (a time when Christians abstain from revelry and eating meat). While the opulent masquerade balls require invitations with steep ticket prices, the candlelit parade of boats, concerts and street performances are free and open to the public

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This famous ‘battle’ reenacts a 12th-century skirmish with citrus fruit in what is one of Europe’s biggest food fights. Participants either run through the streets or hurl oranges from one of the ‘battle buses’ which patrol Ivrea. Each year in the days leading up to Fat Tuesday, the townspeople of Ivrea divide into nine squads and spend the next three days having Italy’s biggest food fight. Great for anyone low on vitamin C!

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The Madonna Bruna festival, on July 2 in Matera, is one of the most interesting processions we've ever seen. The procession has a surprise ending, and, late at night before heading to your cave hotel, there's a spectacular fireworks display over the Sassi of Matera. It's a really beautiful sight.

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The Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics is a historic boat race in boats called gozzi, each rowed by a team of eight rowers from one of the four maritime republics: Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa, and Venice. Before the regatta, there's a colorful procession with participants from each republic dressed in traditional medieval costume. The festival location rotates each year.

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Ascoli Piceno holds a medieval jousting tournament, la Quintana, on the first Sunday in August. A highlight of the festival is the procession prior to the tournament with people dressed in medieval costume. Following the tournament, there's a procession celebrating the winner and festivities that last late into the night. Ascoli Piceno is in central Italy's Marche region.

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L'ardia Di San Costantino is one of the biggest festivals in Sardinia. Taking place in July, this exciting horse race commemorates Constantine's victory at the Mulvian Bridge in 312. It's really more than a race, and it has an interesting spiritual twist. Besides watching the races, the large array of food stands makes it a great festival for eating.

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Every February, the people of Northern Italy go a little crazy. They head to the seaside town of Viareggio in their thousands to unleash their inner jester and bring some light to the dark and dreary winter months. The highlight of this 150-year-old celebration is undoubtedly the giant parade of papier -mâché floats, some several stories high, that weave their way through the streets playing music.

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The game of the bridge is a historic event in Pisa, and It take places annually on the last Sunday of June.  The highlight is a historic parade along the  Arno promenade, with more than 700 participants .

After the historic parade the two opposing teams “Tramontana” and “Mezzogiorno” meet to a power struggle at the Ponte di Mezzo (a bridge that cross the Arno river in Pisa). In the middle of the bridge there is a 12 meter long car on rails. Every team gathers at the two ends of the car. From here, the men try to push the car on the opposing side the more than possible. The victory goes to the team, which has managed to place the car on the opponent’s territory. The battle is long just one night, but the preparations for the event continue all Year!

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Most everyone in Italy decorates a tree and hangs socks, although, of course, traditions vary and change. The old Tuscan tradition of the stump - a Christmas log, a huge piece of wood chosen and dried especially to burn in the fireplace on Christmas night, around which the family gathered and shared simple gifts of tangerines, dried fruits and pastries - it is slowly fading as modern houses no longer house the fireplaces of yesteryear.But the communal meeting points of the holiday remain important for everyone. In some Sicilian cities, fires are lit in the squares on Christmas Eve to prepare for the arrival of Jesus, and people gather to share gifts. In some cities there are processions. In most places, it is enough to gather around a table for a dinner, some wine and a game of cards or raffle (by the way, there is no such thing as the "urn of fate" at Christmas).Caroling is a tradition in some parts of Italy, certainly, especially in the north, and many people go to Mass at midnight on Christmas night in large and small cities (and many do not). But when it comes to music, nothing makes us think of Christmas in Italy as much as bagpipes, zampognari , who gather with costumes and sheepskins to sing in squares, streets and houses, especially in north, but also in Rome and the mountains of Abruzzo and Molise.

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The long series of winter holidays ends in Italy with "Epiphany" , which calendar corresponds to "Epiphany" in our country, but religious has another meaning, namely that of the first recognition of the divinity of Jesus. On this day is commemorated the solemn visit of the Magi Kings - the adoration of the Magi - who come with gifts to the holy baby.

In parallel with the religious holiday, a popular tradition developed, much loved and awaited especially by the little ones, was developed: "La Befana". It is said that on the night of January 5 to 6 , a hunchbacked old woman with a big nose, badly dressed and poor, rides on a broom to the houses where there are children and leaves them gifts. To the good ones he puts toys and sweets in the carefully placed socks, while to those who did the naughty ones he leaves coals (dark sweets).This year took place in Fornovo, a town near Parma, the national assembly of the Befans and Befans (cotoroants and "cotoronts") . The numerous games, contests, musical performances, stalls with objects specific to the event, as well as the demonstrations of craftsmen, craftsmen and artists also contributed to the creation of the festive atmosphere, colored by the costumes of those disguised in the nice character.

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The Palio is the most important event in Siena, taking place on July 2 and August 16 every year.

In the Palio, the various Sienese "contrade", or areas in which the city is divided, challenge each other in a passionate horse race in the heart of the city in the Piazza del Campo.

Originally, there were about fifty-nine "Contrade"; now only seventeen remain, ten of which take part in the historical pageant and in the race at each Palio (seven by right and three drawn by lots).

The 17 Contrade which still exist today are: the Eagle, Snail, Wave, Panther, Forest, Tortoise, Owl, Unicorn, Shell, Tower, Ram, Caterpillar, Dragon, Giraffe, Porcupine, She-Wolf and the Goose.

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Festive table in Italy is generous and modest at the same time. Usually, the table serves thirteen dishes, their list may vary in each home, but in the meat will be: meat in different variations. Naturally, present on the table desserts. Pride Panetton Fasting - Sweet Christmas Pie (or more cupcakes), with raisins and nuts, very much like a passion. But maybe Pandora - a muffin in the form of a star, sprinkled with sugar powder

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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk lands at Samsun on the Anatolian Black Sea coast, initiating what is later termed the Turkish War of Independence.
19th May 1919, this date is important date for Turkey. This time many years ago Ataturk, who is the leader of Turkey, started national combat in Samsun/Turkey. Lots of Turkish people fighted in Turkish war of Independence without technology in difficult situations. Lots of Turkish soldiers died in this war. At the end of this war we won secure and economic independence. After this war, Turkey Republic was made and secularizm was established.

Ataturk dedicated May 19, to the country's youth and since then, it has been celebrated as "Youth and Sports Day". Ataturk called young people"The student, at whatever age, should be looked at from the point of view of the adults of the future and they should be treated as such."

We have lots of responsibilities for Turkey's future. Young people have to claim to be owner of Turkey's culture and values.

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Camel wrestling isn’t very quite as prevalent across Turkey as it used to be & is now confined mainly to the Aegean region of the nation, along the western and the west seacoast. Each January close to Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most well known archaeological sites, a camel wrestling event takes place. Mostly a couple of male camels, called as bulls, have the chance to battle over a lovely female camel, called as a cow. This is one of the most popular festivals in Turkey.

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The most important holiday of the Turks, from the point of view of the unity of the Turkish world, celebrated annually by the Dobrogean Turks, is Nevruzul. This is also their oldest celebration, dating back over 5,000 years. The word "Nevruz", translated from Persian, required "new day", from "Nev", meaning new, and "ruz", meaning day. It is therefore a new day in which nature is revived, and people enjoy the beginning of a new year as well as the primary coming. In Romania, the over 66 thousand Turks and Tartars celebrate spring on March 21, although not for everyone Nevruz starts in the first minute of the morning that precedes the sign of Aries. In some peoples it lasts between 3-7 days, in others it can last up to 14 days.From China to Asia and Europe, every Turkish people has their own legends about the Neurosis. One of the legends says that thousands of years ago the Turks were isolated in Erghenegon on some mountains they could not cross, due to natural cataclysms. However, they continued their lives, extracted coal deposits, raised animals. One day they saw a wolf coming in and out of a strait and, following him, they came out of Erghenegon. It is the day when the Turkish people spread to the four corners of the world.They also cook over seven dishes, because seven is a lucky number. There are a lot of cakes, mutton dishes, specific traditional dishes. Red eggs are also painted, which signify hope, joy, light. People clash their eggs because there is an old saying that "Until the eggshell falls to the ground, spring will not come." The young people take a branch that they decorate with snowdrops, embroidered handkerchiefs, spring flowers, and carol from house to house to bring the Blackberry, that is, the news of spring. They are rewarded with sweets, cakes, and pennies, and these little gifts are called "neurosis." The dead are not forgotten either. These days the graves are cleaned, flowers are planted, prayers are read and alms are given to the poor. The symbols of Nevruz are the sprouted wheat, which signifies the new year, the fire present in the houses of the people who light candles in the four corners of the rooms. Young people also make fires around which they dance and recite verses about this holiday.

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NIGHT OF MUSEUMS (MAY)

On these nights, museums turn into a stage for theatrical performances, readings, singing, tastings and other forms of entertainment. Entrance to the museums is free from 12:00 to 22:00. The National Museum of Archeology and History organizes a series of events to mark the occasion.

Other museums organize special exhibitions and events, such as the Coffee & Art Vernissage. The Museum Night is held under the auspices of the Council of Europe and is organized in parallel with the International Museum Day.

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August 27th Independence Day: Independence Day is the national day of Moldova commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on 27 August 1991. On this day, the President of the Republic gives a public speech, and officials lay flowers at the Stephen the Great Monument. A concert is also organized at the Great National Assembly Square.

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Bitei Festival(May) 

Theater music dance and street performances as well as puppet Theater and folklore performances. 

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DRAGOBETE!! ıt is the holiday that worships love, and more wonderful than love there is nothing in the world. To understand its meaning, it is very similar to Valentine's Day, only it is celebrated not on February 14 but on February 24. Dragobetele is the day of the formation of pairs, both for humans and for birds.In the popular calendar, the day of Dragobete marks the beginning of the beautiful weather, of spring, of the rebirth of nature. People brighten up and leave behind the cold and ugly over the winter.

In some areas of the country, it is customary for unmarried young people to dress in clean, festive clothes, and to start collecting snowdrops and violins, which they can later place on icons. On the way back, the girls run to the village, and the boys run to catch the girl they love. If they catch their chosen one, they steal a kiss in front of everyone, a kiss that symbolizes their covenant throughout the year. Hence the saying "Dragobetele kisses girls". If on this day the girl has not met a boy, it is believed that she will not be loved by any boy all year round, and vice versa.

On this day, the village elders gave special care to the animals in the yard, but also to the birds. The elders believed that on this day the birds choose their mate for life and go about building their nests. At the end of winter and beginning of spring, Dragobete officiated the wedding of the birds in the sky. The slaughter of animals is forbidden on this day. You are not allowed to intervene in the mating of birds, it is believed…

In some parts of the country, on this day, young people unite their destinies through engagement, promising their faith and love.

You are not allowed to cry on Dragobete Day. It is said that the tears that flow on this day are a source of trouble and upset in the months to come.

In some villages, there is still a tradition that for Dragobete, young people should drink tea from cherry twigs and eat cakes from crushed hemp seeds. That way they will have love all year long.

Unfortunately, many of the traditions mentioned above have been forgotten over time, but Dragobete continues to be celebrated by many Romanians, especially in the villages. The original traditions are still preserved here, and some people still celebrate as our ancestors did in the past.

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The bajram (Eid Al-Fitr) is the most important festival for the Muslim people.The bajram is divided into 2 parts, large bajram and small bajram.This festival does not have a precise date in fact it is always celebrated one month before the last time.During this festival they usually make cakes like bakllava and Trileçe.

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The bajram (Eid Al-Fitr) is the most important festival for the Muslim people.The bajram is divided into 2 parts, large bajram and small bajram.This festival does not have a precise date in fact it is always celebrated one month before the last time.During this festival they usually make cakes like bakllava and Trileçe.

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ALBANIA

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ION is a different kind of music event, one where you’re invited to get outside the usual festival fences and have a real holiday experience.

For everyone who chooses to come with them on this extended summer party, ION will be a week filled with new encounters and 3,000 like-minded friends, all soundtracked by electronic music’s best artists.

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Due to it's historical, ethnic and religious backgrounds, Albania celebrates many different cultural and art festivals every year throughout the country. The biggest is the summer festival celebrated every year on March 14

Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival

The artistic music festival held every 5 years as one of the most important events of Albanian culture.

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ALBANIA

Because of Albanians history, ethnic and religious backgrounds, there are many cultural and arts festivals throughout the country. Every year Albanian people celebrate different festivals and holidays.

One of the largest is the pagan Summer Festival. It is celebrated on March 14 and it is intended to commemorate the end of winter, the rebirth of nature and a rejuvenation of spirit amongst the Albanians.

Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival is an artistic music festival that takes place every 5 years and is regarded as the most important event in Albanian culture. The festival promotes Albanian traditional music, dress and dance from Albania, the Diasporas, and Albanian inhabited lands throughout the Balkans.

Kënga Magjike (Magical Song) is another major musical event in Albanian territories. It is a great mixture of singers and bands from Albania and neighboring countries. Songs from this contest have resulted in many hits for Albanians throughout the world.

The most important Albanian holiday is Independence Day. It is celebrated on November 28. It was declared in 1912 marking the end of five centuries of Ottoman control.

On March 8 Albanians celebrate the Mother’s Day. It’s generally celebrated in many of the same ways, as it would be around the world. One of the traditions is to give a simple gift of a mimosa sprig.

Albanians are very keen to celebrate Christmas and New Year Eve.  It is usually celebrated by staying up past midnight where fireworks are involved. It’s usually spent with family and friends and there are usually large feasts, sweets and drinking.

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Romania is a Country rich of cultural traditions .Some of them are  related to weddings. It is well known that man, in life on earth, goes through three very important moments including the wedding. The word wedding comes from  the Greek term gamos and from the Latin "matrimonium" and means the physical union between a man and a woman, one of the essential laws of nature. As a definition, we could say that marriage is the Mystery through which a man and  a woman decided each other and freely, to live together their whole lives in order to help each other, give birth and raise children and avoid fornication. Romanians generally marry in villages from the age of  20 years.  Tradition requires that the husband's parents ask for the girl's hand from her parents. The groom's family then goes from house to house with bottles of brandy or wine to invite the villagers to their son's wedding. Their godparents, or other relatives, join  the bridal family at the church wedding and at the reception later, which will last an entire night.  One of the key moments of the ceremony is the unraveling of the bridal crown, which symbolizes the change of status, the transition from the position of the girl to that of the wife. In the past, the wedding party lasted three days and three nights. Nowdays it is a bit different. After the religious ceremony, the young couple and their guests go to a restaurant to celebrate this special event and the wedding party lasts usually until dawn.

A wedding celebration in Romania doesn’t mean meal first and party afterwards. There is a great mixture of delicious food, music and dancing all day & night long.
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Harvest Fair is one of the most prominent festivals in Romania. At Harvest, several Romanian products such as traditional cheese, fruits, vegetables and flowers are sold at a reasonable price. At the fair, visitors can buy traditional costumes, sweets and cucumbers. It is celebrated in Romania as a harvest festival.A harvest fair is held throughout Romania. It takes place in late September.
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        About Georgia                         Did you know that Georgia is rich not only in amazing nature, architectural monuments, delicious cuisine, hospitable people, but also in incredibly fun and colorful festivals? Georgians are a cheerful people.                                                                                            Added by Katya, Ukraine             

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        About Georgia                         Did you know that Georgia is rich not only in amazing nature, architectural monuments, delicious cuisine, hospitable people, but also in incredibly fun and colorful festivals? Georgians are a cheerful people.                                                                                            Added by Katya, Ukraine             

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Tbilisoba
Even though the official day of the foundation of Tbilisi isn’t known, Georgians still celebrate it with the most significant events. The first Tbilisoba was held on October 28, 1979, and has been marked every last weekend of October ever since. It’s the time when harvest time is over, nature is changing color, and the weather is still warm.

Georgia (Örményország) Shatiloba
High up in the north Caucasus Mountains in Shatili village people have a most important folk festival with local traditions. Shatiloba showcases traditional hand-crafted goods, local food and drinks. You can experience traditional music, folk performances, Georgian wrestling and amazing mountain horse races.

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Tushetoba Festival
The stunnigly picturesque UNESCO world heritage listed Tusheti region has its own distinct cultere and traditions which are celebrated every year during the Tushetoba festival.

The festival is traditionalliy kicked off by a horse racing event which is hotly contested, with the winner bagging a sheep and a flag.

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Georgia Independence Day
The national holiday of the Republic of Georgia.The national holiday is celebrated on May 26 each year and commemorates the adoption of the act of independence and the consequent establishment of the Democratic Republic of Georgia. National Independence Day is celebrated with military parades, concerts, fireworks and political speeches.
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An annual festival in Ellijay, Georgia. A festival to celebrate the apples and what they did for the county during the hard times created by the loss of the cotton crop was first held in 1971. There are candles, homemade hats, woodwork, crafts, food, and blacksmith and glass blowing exhibits.                                                     Added by Egemen, Turkey

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Rteveli
A traditional and rural harvest holiday. There are  feasts, musical events and other celebrations. It normally takes place in late September in eastern Georgia and in mid-October in western Georgia.

It is an ancient tradition. It lasts for several days, with people starting working in early morning hours and ending the day with a feast in the accompaniment of vintage-themed folk songs.

Kolkhoba

An annual Laz festival held each year at the end of August or the beginning of September. Lazeti residents used to gather on the coast and swim in the sea. During the celebration of Kolkhoba theater performances are followed by a variety of activities and it is considered one of the main public festivals.

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Croats are very fond of beach festivals.There are many festivals held in the coastal areas.It turns out they are right.This fun looks great.

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In Dubrovnik you can participate in the Feast of San Biagio: the city comes alive to celebrate its patron saint with dances, concerts, religious processions and kiosks in the streets where the inhabitants of the surrounding villages flock in traditional dress. Illuminations, banners and flag wavers, parades for an appointment not to be missed.Legend has it that in the 10th century St. Blaise appeared in a priest's dream to warn him of enemy ships arriving in Dubrovnik with the intention of attacking. The priest took the warning seriously and alarmed all the members of the local government, they prepared the defense and the city was saved thanks to San Biagio, for which he was adopted as our patron.There are nearly 30 statues of Saint Blaise flanking and protecting all the most important public buildings: a true symbolic protection, Dubrovnik celebrates its big day, February 3rd. The citizens of Ragusa have been celebrating the feast of their patron San Biagio for over a thousand years, the day when they open the doors of their city wide. In honor of St. Blaise and Dubrovnik City Day, numerous cultural, musical, sporting and entertainment events take place in the city. The city is illuminated and decorated in a particular way, while the inhabitants of the district flock there wearing original folk costumes that attract attention. On the feast of San Biagio, Holy Mass is celebrated in front of the cathedral and from there the procession of faithful following the streets of the ancient core starts.

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It is a festival where the heaviest pumpkins are sought after. Pumpkin festival started in 2010 in Tovarnik. Pumpkin festival is usually celebrated the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October. Those who plant pumkins bring their biggest one and have a competition to see whose it the heaviest. People from all over the region (even from Serbia) come to this festival and present and sell home made food and drinks and craftwork they do. Our school also has a stall in the festival. We have a school cooperation and we make different products, like jam, juice, pasta, ketchup and many more.

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July - August - Dubrovnik Summer Festival and Slitskoe Summer Festival, Zadar Summer Theater Festival, Festival Days of Antiquity in Pula

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Over two decades, Špancirfest has grown into a cultural and tourist event, and has even been recognised as the top event in Croatia.  The idea of the ten days of Špancirfest was to offer such contents that sparked in each visitor a sense of belonging to a community that nurtures creative thinking and freedom of expression. Finding a common notion under which all programme events of Špancirfest would fall is far from simple. From street performances, comedies, kreativnica and the creativity park to a number of music programmes; from most renowned to less known street musicians and gastro&fun zones to presentations of traditional trades and crafts and contemporary product designs -these are all concepts way to narrow to encompass all that Špancirfest has in store for its visitors in the sophisticated ambiance of Varaždin’s historic core. For twenty years at the end of August the historic core of Varaždin town transforms into the largest stage in Croatia. During the ten days of Špancirfest streets, squares, palaces, gardens and courtyards of historic Varaždin become stages, theatres, restaurants, bars, classrooms and shops at this largest, most popular and most diverse Croatian festival.

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Vinkovačke jeseni is a traditional Croatian festival in Vinkovci . Vinkovačke jeseni founded in 1966. People sing , dance and have fun . The most famous song is bećarac . The most famous instrument is the tamburica.

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Svečano otvorenje 55. Vinkovačke jeseni: KUD Slavko Janković Šiškovci

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Two kings fall in love with the same Muslim woman.This situation leads  to war.It causes huge losses on both sides.This war is also commemorated with artistic sword fights on the same date every year.

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Traditional dances of crotia are shown in this festival.Dancers wear traditional clothes and dance.

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Rijeka Carnival is the biggest and most colourful in Croatia, and always starts the year off with a spectacular bang. Celebrations begin in mid-January and continue well into February, with a series of parades and celebrations.

It starts with local men dressed in animal skins, the UNESCO-listed zvončari, chasing away evil spirits by clanging huge cowbells. Originally celebrated by the Hapsburgs in the 1800s – then forgotten –  the carnival was revived in 1982, when three groups of masked men walked down Korzo to the bemusement of locals.

Now, hundreds of thousands of spectators line the streets to cheer a kaleidoscope of floats, masked revellers and accompanying musicians. The big event is the International Carnival Parade, which kicks off on the last Sunday of February. It takes the whole afternoon for floats to pass along the main streets and reach the canal, where partying continues well into the night.

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On 25th January people celebrate the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. They have a big meal of soup, haggis (a traditional Scottish meat dish) and desserts. The host gives a nice and long welcome speech to the guests.
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The whole country lights up with festive lanterns and lamps on the evening of the 25th December. People have got Christmas trees in the living rooms. They decorate the houses with toys, wreaths, garlands and mistletoe. The whole family and loved ones gather at the table.
(Ana G.)

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"A festival like no other, in a place like no other" is the motto of "Festival No. 6", which takes place in Portmerion, a strange town on the Welsh coast surrounded by seas, mountains and forests.

There are performances swing dancing, torchlight processions and guided "philosophical tours".
(Max from Ukraine)

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In Scotland, people celebrate the last day of the year. This is one of the most famous festivals in the United Kingdom, where along with music concerts, games and carnivals, Hogmanay follows a local tradition called ‘first footing’. This celebration starts after midnight, when the person enters his neighbour's or friend’s house to give some presents: cake, shortbread, whiskey and cookies. They wish good luck for the new year. There is fireball swinging and marching up to the top of Lomond Hills, too.
(Riza Aybars)

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Usually in August every year, Edinburgh festival is something great in Scotland. It is one of the greatest cultural festivals in Europe with hundreds of different events: street performances, readings, dancing, theatre and a lot more.
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People organise a Red Nose Day every two year (usually in May) in the UK. It is a charity event. Everyone takes part and buys a red nose. People do funny things. The money goes to poor countries.
(Andrea)

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Cabbage festival People celebrate cabbage festival in October in Mosna (a Saxon village). You can taste traditional cabbage meals in the centre of the town.

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Cabbage festival People celebrate cabbage festival in October in Mosna (a Saxon village). You can taste traditional cabbage meals in the centre of the town.

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Románia

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People celebrate De la Colind la Stea in December. It is part of the Christmas celebrations in Brasov.

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People celebrate De la Colind la Stea in December. It is part of the Christmas celebrations in Brasov.

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RoSambra Oilor is the most important shepards' festival in Bran, Romania. They welcome the sheep coming down from the top of the mountains into the valley in September. Sheep and shepards stay in the villages for the winter. People dance and play musical instruments. There are local markets with local products, too.mánia

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RoSambra Oilor is the most important shepards' festival in Bran, Romania. They welcome the sheep coming down from the top of the mountains into the valley in September. Sheep and shepards stay in the villages for the winter. People dance and play musical instruments. There are local markets with local products, too.mánia

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Hungarians sure do love their Paprika. In fact, they love it so much that they have dedicated an entire festival to it! The love for Paprika, combined with the love for traditional folk art and the aim to preserve it, the festival honors the traditional forms of art and celebrates the spice using fun events like cooking competitions, paprika, and wine tastings, and much more. This is a really fun festival with lots of exciting events and good food, and if you are in the area, do try to attend the crazy celebrations.

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