For the first time «Bordeaux Fete le Vin» was held in 1998. The idea of the celebration belongs to the mayor of Bordeaux. In this way he wanted to tell visitors of the celebration about the local wine manufacturers and, thus, increase their popularity. The idea was successful, and within just several years a modest city-level festival has grown into a global event. The program of the modern festival is very rich and diverse. The celebration is started by a gorgeous parade, which is attended by all regional manufacturers of wine.
The participants of the procession dress up in beautiful costumes and go through all main streets of the city. The procession ends on Place de la Bourse Square. Next the city’s mayor makes a welcome speech and announces the opening of the holiday. After the speech attention of all guests is automatically captured by the drink. The square becomes the location of mass wine tasting. Visitors are also offered to try delicious local delicacies. Each year the tasting includes at least 80 varieties of wine, and each drink differs by its unique taste and aroma.
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