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Festival of folklore is a recognized and well-liked event, in recent years it was attended by hundreds of teams from around the world. Thousands of artists, dancers, musicians, writers and artists arrive to participate in the holiday. Each team prepares a program of performances; popular singers, musicians and dancers often represent to the audience their joint projects. Hosts of the festival are involved in preparation and do the best of they can. Typically, entertaining and cultural events are attended by at least three hundred natives.
The festival is held in August, and beyond the immediate participants in this period the island is visited by a huge number of travelers. Entrance to the majority of cultural events is free; many concerts and performances are held in the open-air stage. During the festival, outstanding performers and artists are awarded various honors and awards, ceremonies are always very solemn and beautiful. As with any large event, the festival won’t be complete without fair and culinary events. Open markets offer their wares, local and foreign craftsmen and talented chefs acquaint visitors with traditions of different countries.

According to the tradition, the festival begins with a colorful parade, which is attended by all teams that came to the event. Parade of peace and friendship, as well as relevant opening of the festival is usually held in the next to last Sunday of August. Festival ends in exactly one week; the closing ceremony is also very amazing. On the last day of the event, participants exchange mementos. The grand celebration finishes with the final dance, the dance of peace, which also involves all folk groups arriving to the island.
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