Every year, on August 12, a competition of bell ringers is held in Piodzhiolle town. Music lovers will be interested in visiting the town of Surman, where, on August 25, the best violinists of the island show off their talents. It is a bright and colorful festival, which in addition to musical performances includes parades and festivities. One of the most unusual events takes place in Calvi. Wind festival starts on February 29 and usually lasts for four days.
This holidays is dedicated to environmental issues; topics related to rights and freedoms of people are also discussed there. The festival is visited by a huge number of foreign travelers; there are active environmentalists, social scientists, writers, musicians and psychologists among them. Scientists present their latest developments aimed at prudent use of natural resources. During the event, interesting art exhibits and lectures are held; an excellent entertainment program is organized for children.
Competitions in so-called air sports have also gained an immense popularity. Paragliding and hang gliding, sailing, jumping, skydiving and ballooning are usually included in a festival program. Each year several thousand people are involved in the organization of this important event. The number of visitors is growing rapidly and counts more than 50,000.
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