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Since the beginning of the XV century, Paris served as a traditional venue for various carnivals. The main international carnival - Carnaval de Paris takes place in late February - early March. Every year, the theme of the carnival is different. The scope of such an event can be estimated from the famous painting "Boulevard des Capucines", written by Claude Monet in 1874. Today, the Great Parade starts from Gambetta Square and follows the Boulevard Menilmontant, Fobur du Temple to the Republic Square. One of the modern traditions of the Carnival de Paris is the combination of its main event with a complex of capital celebrations in honor of the Chinese New Year. Recently, it has become popular to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Especially these celebrations are noticeable in the Chinese quarters. Numerous concerts, fairs, dances, tastings of national Asian dishes, masquerades - will be an interesting entertainment for adults and children.

Salon du Livre - is one of the most important book exhibitions in the world, which is held in Paris at the end of March. Authors, publishers, writers, and amateurs gather here and present their new creations to the public. Moreover, at the fair, you will be able to meet your favorite modern author and get an autograph. Paris is famous for its huge number of museums, and on May 18 here passes the Nuit des Musee or the Museum Night in Paris. During this night, all the museums of the city come to life; many exhibits appear in a completely new manner. The main and most important event for Parisians is the Bastille day which passes on July 14. The main military parade can be seen on the Champs Elysees at 10 in the morning. There is no such a person in the world who has never heard about Dakar Rally. This is an annual marathon, which is held since 1978. Dakar Rally policy accepts and professionals and amateur drivers to participate in this event. The marathon starts in Paris and finishes in the capital of Senegal - Dakar. This is a real race for survival which you must see or better to participate.
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