Edinburgh Festival is the common name for festival events held in Edinburgh every summer, usually in August. Despite the fact that the festivals are held by different organizations that are not related to each other, they are perceived by visitors as one event. Edinburgh Festival is the largest among such annual events.
The original, and currently the largest components of the festival are the Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe . Fringe, in turn, is the largest theater festival in the world.
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History
Edinburgh International Festival dates back to 1947. It was established as part of post-war efforts to enhance the morale of the population [1] . And in the first year, eight theater organizations went beyond the official part, organizing additional performances that turned into Edinburgh Fringe [2] .
The International Festival and Fringe remain independent events with a different program. In recent years, many other festivals and cultural events have been added to them, organized by various organizations, but timed to the same time.
Festivals
Festivals are presented in accordance with the year of foundation; * - are among the organizers.
- Edinburgh International Festival (1947) * - The first and "official" festival of classical and modern theater, opera, music, dance, arts and crafts.
- Edinburgh Fringe (1947) * - the largest of the Edinburgh festivals, the largest art festival in the world [3] . Includes theatrical, comedic, musical, dance performances and performances for children.
- Edinburgh Film Festival (1947) - until 2008 was held in August, since 2008 is held at the end of June [4] .
- Edinburgh Military Orchestra Parade (1950) *
- Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival (1978) *
- Edinburgh International Book Festival (1983) *
- Edinburgh Mela (1995) - Asian Culture Festival.
- Edinburgh International Internet Festival (1999)
- Edinburgh Folk Festival (2002; it is claimed that the festival originates from folk festivals from 1951-1954)
- Edinburgh Interactive Festival (2003)
- Edinburgh Arts Festival (2004) *
- Edinburgh Annuale (2004) - festival of modern art
- Edinburgh Open Fringe (2004) - Open and free presentations within the framework of Fringe.
- Politics Festival (2005)
- Festival of Peace and Spirituality (2005)
- Open Fringe (2006) - Open and free presentations within the framework of Fringe.
- iFest (2007) is a festival and conference dedicated to the Internet.
- Edinburgh Comedy Festival (2008) * - comedy programs within the framework of Fringe.
- West Port Book Festival (2008) is an open book festival held by old book stores from West Port Street.
- Edinburgh Book Fringe [5]
- Islamic Festival of Edinburgh (2007) [6]
- Edinburgh Swing Festival
- Edinburgh Harvest Festival
Since 1976, the Edinburgh International Television Festival has also been held in Edinburgh in August, but this event is a professional meeting and is not intended for visitors.
Notes
- ↑ History of the Festival Archived on January 30, 2009.
- ↑ Edinburgh Festival Fringe website Archived June 8, 2007.
- ↑ Fringe Facts Archived January 27, 2006. . edfringe: Official site of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2005. Accessed June 26, 2005.
- ↑ Moving times at EIFF
- ↑ Edinburgh Book Fringe
- ↑ Islam Festival 2007
Links
- Edinburgh festivals
- Edinburgh Festivals in the Open Directory Project Link Directory (dmoz)
- Edinburgh festival guide
- History of the Edinburgh Festival
- National Library of Scotland: SCOTTISH SCREEN ARCHIVE (selection of films about the Edinburgh Festival)