In today's world, when most people are lost at work, trying to improve their financial situation, the only way to relax and enjoy life is a holiday.
But you won't surprise anyone with the usual festive events. Masters of applied arts, musicians and poets got the opportunity to show their skills to ordinary people through special mass festivities.
Festival: the meaning of the word
The term came into Russian from French. But originally "festival" is a Latin word. Translated, it means "festive".
A festival is an action that attracts a large number of people. Both participants and spectators.
The first such mass event was organized in Britain in the early eighteenth century. It was a music festival. But it is worth saying that such events may be related to various areas of art.
Types of festivals
Such holidays can be dedicated to theatrical, circus, dance, musical art. In addition, recently there have been festivals where skilled craftswomen, gardeners, farmers, and evenchefs have the opportunity to show off their skills.
Festivals are held indoors or pavilions, outdoors or in cinemas.
One of the most famous is the Cannes Film Festival. This event is held annually. Its purpose is to view and evaluate the best feature films created during the year.
It is impossible to ignore the world-famous Oktoberfest - a festival dedicated to German brewing traditions. About six million fans of the old drink gather in Munich every year. They come not only from all over Germany, but from all over the world.
The festival is not just a holiday. Such an event provides an opportunity to recharge the fun and energy of actors, circus performers and musicians. During the festival, someone may decide to change their profession or find a lot of interesting ideas for further development.
