The locals have great respect for the sport. This applies to broadcasts of matches of the favorite basketball, baseball or football team, and person’s own physical activity. Almost everyone plays in amateur team or runs in the morning here. Local men and women love the sport in equal measure. Games of University teams attract almost as many spectators as matches of professional athletes. If you talk about sports with citizens, remember that "football" is a more aggressive form of Rugby here. Americans call "soccer" the sport that is called "football" all over the world. Don't be surprised that the locals may confuse Austria and Australia and hardly find New Zealand on the map. Home country and state events are the most important for local residents.
Patriotism is not just a phrase in Arizona. Constitution Day, National Flag Day, and Independence Day are always celebrated on a very large scale here. Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, and New Year are also popular with locals. New Year is considered a youth holiday, signifying the end of the winter weekend. Christmas markets are held here in December. You can see the Buffalo Soldiers Festival in February. Festivals of rock, electronic, and classical music, as well as performances of local theater groups, are held in the city in spring and summer. You should also visit the Renaissance Festival and the Ostrich Festival.
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