One of the seven traditional continents of the Earth, Europe is said to be the birthplace of Western culture. Though Europe is the world's second smallest continent in terms of area, it is comprised of a total of 48 countries with Russia being the largest and the Vatican is the smallest. It is said that some of the best World Festivals originate in the European sub continent. Travelers from all parts of the world visit Europe to be part of the various festivals like the Harvest Festival, Music Festivals, to various carnivals and the dance programs and the Summer Festivals in Europe are a delight to all the travelers. One will not only be getting a taste of the local culture and tradition, but will also be able to enjoy a great summer afternoon with families and friends in fun and frolic.
Most of the Summer Festivals in Europe takes place during the months of July and August. Even the weather is quite cheerful and lively with colorful frills filling up the streets. There are various Summer Festivals in Europe filling up the calendar, and people from all parts of the world visit the various cities of Europe to drink in its splendor. Some of the Festivals in Europe during summer are as follows.
'Festa Della Madonna Bruna' is the summer festival in southern Italy held in the early July. Italy's Basilicata region holds this special celebration on the second of the month with spectacular fireworks spectacle for all the eager crowds.
Another of the largest cultural and popular festivals in Europe is The Ghent Festival or the 'Gentse Feesten' held in Belgium from the 19th to the 28th of July. Millions of people attend this festival, making it one of the largest open air cultural festivals in Europe. The year 2008 marks its 165th year.
'L'Ardia di San Costantino' or the Sardinian Horse Racing Festival with a Spiritual Twist is a famous European Festival held in Italy. One of the biggest festival in Sardinia, it commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentious at the Mulvian Bridge in 312. Held every year on July 5th through 7th, it is a festival one probably has never seen before.
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The 'National Eisteddfod of Wales' is a festival in Europe held from the late July to early August. Started in the 1176, large number of Welsh-speaking artists comes together in this competitive and highly individualized festival held alternately in North and South Wales. Competition takes place in all categories from music, literature, drama, reciting, dancing, art, to food and sports and so on. It is one of the biggest traveling folk festivals in Europe.
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Some of the other Summer Festivals in Europe includes the Puck Fair in Ireland, Helsinki Festival, Edinburgh Festival, and Tomatina Festival in Spain and so on.
For more information on the Summer Festivals in Europe, log on to the index page World Festivals.
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