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Handel Festival Halle
As a composer born and raised in Germany, successful in Italy, and finally settling in England, George Frideric Handel already knew how to shake off the bonds of a specific nationality: he was an early European and a composer to think on a European level. Handel was a master of the various musical styles of his time and displayed great virtuosity in their fusion. This demonstrates that Handel already had an excellent understanding, 300 years ago, that a European culture exists that, while …
The Crystal Ship
Since 2016, The Crystal Ship has transformed Ostend into one of Europe’s leading open-air street art galleries. Each year, internationally acclaimed artists create large-scale murals and smaller interventions inspired by the city’s people, heritage and coastal landscape, turning streets and neighborhoods into a living canvas. With works spread across the city, the festival brings art into everyday public spaces and encourages year-round exploration and community connection. Set against the …
Kazanlak Rose Festival
The biggest Bulgarian Rose Festival has been organized annually since 1903 in Kazanlak. It celebrates our deep connection to the Rosa Damascena – the Bulgarian oil-bearing rose and all the gifts it has blessed the Rose Valley with for centuries. Cultural, dance, music, artistic, social and sports events happen across Kazanlak and the surrounding villages in May-June. Attend concerts, workshops, expos, parades and other activities for all individual tastes with the Festival parade and the Rose …
Surva Festival
The Surva International Festival of Masquerade Games, held in Pernik, is the largest event of its kind in Bulgaria and across the Balkan region. It showcases ancient Bulgarian customs that are still practiced today, forming an important part of the country’s folklore tradition. These rituals are performed by Kukeri and Survakari, who take part in the festival both as performers and competitors. The festival takes place on the last weekend of January and is best known for its two day parade …
Strawberry Festival
Held annually in the village of Mġarr, the Strawberry Festival celebrates one of Malta’s best-known local products. Freshly picked strawberries are available throughout the day, alongside a wide selection of strawberry-based desserts, snacks, drinks, and gourmet creations prepared by local chefs. Visitors can also discover homemade wines, jams, traditional Maltese dishes, and locally made crafts. Live folk music and dance performances from across Malta and Gozo add to the festive atmosphere, …
Belgrade Dance Festival
Belgrade Dance Festival celebrates two decades of continuous success and international recognition. As in previous years, the program is sensational, although the jubilee brings a special radiance and the selectors’ decision that all performances should bring inspiration and enthusiasm. In honor of dance, amazing artists and great companies will gather, open up important topics that analyze modern society through an interesting and diverse vocabulary of movement, and create moments that have …
International Music Festival Český Krumlov
Held each summer in the UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov, this international music festival brings live performances to one of South Bohemia’s most picturesque settings. Taking place over several weeks in July and August, concerts are staged in historic venues throughout the town, including the castle and château complex. The program features around 30 concerts spanning music from the 15th to the 21st centuries, with genres ranging from classical and opera to jazz, folk, musicals, and …
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts
Held every November, TULCA Festival of Visual Arts transforms Galway city and county into a vibrant platform for contemporary art. Established in 2002, TULCA is a multi-venue, artist-centered festival that presents innovative exhibitions curated by Irish curators around a unique annual theme. Exhibitions take place in galleries, public spaces, and unexpected urban locations, creating a visual arts trail through Galway’s streets. The festival features national and international artists, …
Belgian Beer weekend
Belgium is a paradise for beer lovers. There are almost 450 different types of beer in the country. For those who want to taste as many beers as possible in a short period of time, the Belgian Beer Weekend is the perfect occasion. It is held every September at the Grand Place, in the centre of Brussels, where a large number of breweries gather together to offer visitors the authentic taste of Belgian Beer. For more than 15 years, Brussels has been welcoming beer lovers for a whole weekend. The …
National Heritage Week
Each year many national and hundreds of local community organizations participate by organizing events throughout Ireland. Many of the events that take place during the week are free and the program highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out in all communities in Ireland to preserve and promote Irish natural, built and cultural heritage. Whether it is nature and wildlife, folklore, or built heritage, National Heritage Week aims to deliver messages and events that are positive, …