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Marseille hosts a very beautiful religious festival, Procession à la Madone. The religious celebration is held on 15th August. The holiday program begins in the square at the Cathedral. The gilded statue of the Virgin Mary is taken out of the Cathedral; the solemn procession passes through ancient streets accompanied by thousands of people. During the procession, anyone can put his rosary on statue’s hands or tie a handkerchief to her mantle. It is believed that anyone can reckon on the protection of the Virgin during the year after this symbolic ritual; the next holiday be sure to repeat it.
Avignon became the permanent venue for one of the world's biggest theater festivals. The first festival was held in 1947. Usually it is held in July. At the time of the festival the whole city turns into one huge theater stage; interesting performances are held right on busy streets and squares. It would be interesting even to those who are not so fond of theater; it will win its guests with unique atmosphere of solemnity and romance. Music fans will like MANCA Festival dedicated to contemporary music; it is held in Nice. Usually the holiday takes place in the second half of November.
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