Locals are very cheerful and optimistic, they are very hospitable and always happy to welcome their foreign guests. During the year, locals celebrate a lot of interesting events; visitors from other countries are also actively involved in festivities.
One of the most striking events, which annually opens the cultural calendar, is the Flower Parade in San Remo. It is a truly unique spectacle. Amazingly beautiful compositions of flowers mounted on large automotive platforms cruise around the city. During the festival, the city is involved in a great flower market and amazing themed events.
Music lovers will be interested to visit the International Song Festival held in San Remo. The festival has being taking place there since 1951; it is attended by artists of different genres. Speaking of outstanding musical events, it’s worth to mention Premio Paganini, in which the best violinists in the world take part. Competition is conducted in Genoa; despite the fact that it has a fairly formal nature, the event always attracts a lot of tourists.
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