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The rich cultural calendar of state doesn’t match with its arid landscape. Every year, grandiose festivals, which are well known to tourists from all over the world, take place in these desert places. The permanent venue for one of the most colorful festivals is the Black Rock Desert; here is a festival of radical self-expression called Burning Man. This ultra-modern holiday is annually visited by about 50 thousand people from many different countries. They come to a lifeless desert for a week to tell the world about themselves and to find like-minded people.
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Burning Man Festival is a great opportunity to showcase talents to society, as well as to assess the achievements of others. Burning Man Festival differs much from other activities. It doesn’t have any official program and all participants of the event literally fend for themselves. However, the holiday has its unchanging character - a huge figure of a man. Festival participants aren’t limited in means of expression. The only condition for all guests of the festival is not to disturb others.
Participants have themed workshops and create incredible design layouts and amazing art installation. Curious musical performances also remain a fairly common way of expression; music is heard everywhere around the clock. Incredible futuristic concepts of alien machines, original outfits of participants and hot sun - these are main characters of the world famous festival. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Nevada - 'must visit' points of interest
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Those who decide to go for a ‘desert holiday’ have to consider that all stuff (including food and drinking water) should be taken by participants; no additional service is provided at the festival. Travelers who are used to rest in a more civilized way would find interesting to visit the Scottish festival, which is held annually in the Lamb Park. This is an exciting holiday that includes a lot of cultural, gastronomic and leisure activities. In the immediate vicinity of Las Vegas the Festival of pomegranates is held; it is also a great way to make holidays special.
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Unique landmarks in Nevada and around

KFC Logo

From the series “Creative and Incredible Advertising Constructions”
Check on the map:   Distance from Nevada center - 141.6 km.
The world-famous brand, Kentucky Fried Chicken, has created the unique logo, which is visible in Google Earth and one of the world's largest logos. As its location, the desert was chosen on the territory of the state of Nevada. For the formation of the logo one used the colorful tiles. … Read further

Cortez Gold Mine

From the series “Famous Spots of Gold Mines Reminding the Gold-Rush Times”
Check on the map:   Distance from Nevada center - 151.8 km.
Among the priceless gold deposits located in the state of Nevada, the Cortez mine is also worth mentioning. It is located near the Goldstrake mine, in the vicinity of the city of Elko. The production capacity of the deposit is 1140 000 ounces of gold per year. The history of the gold mine is very interesting and begins in 1862. In the second half of the 19th century, active silver mining was conducted in this area, and gold deposits were discovered in one of the mines in the 1930s. … Read further
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Nevada

Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the city of kitsch and glitter, slot machines, booze and loud music. People come here not to improve their health, to replenish the wardrobe or to join the high culture. Here, your main intention must be throwing the money on every step and enjoy it to its fullest! In Nevada, everything that is forbidden or restricted in other states like prostitution, gambling, ... Open »
California
In the immediate vicinity of San Francisco there is the picturesque town of Petaluma. It is a regular venue for the Artisan Cheese Festival. It hosts the amazing gastronomic event in the second half of March bringing together the best Californian dairies, as well as the world-famous wineries and farms. The Artisan Cheese Festival will be interesting to adherents of healthy ... Open »
Salt Lake City
Locals are intolerant to buckram and it concerns not only manners, but also the style of dress. For many travelers the look of indigenous people may seem ordinary and even negligent, as they prefer free style in clothes and communication. You may notice that many people treat each other informally and talk as equals, even if among them there is a notable difference in age and ... Open »
Utah
One of the most colorful events in the literal and figurative sense is Holi or Festival of color. The venue of the festival is the picturesque town of Spanish Fork; most of the holiday action takes place near the Indian temple of Radha Krishna. Holi is indeed a typical Indian celebration, which has been rapidly adopted in Utah; now it attracts a huge amount of curious tourists ... Open »
San Francisco
At the beginning of July the city of San Francisco attracts music fans from all over the world holding the grand show being the San Francisco Jazz Festival. Many popular musicians and jazz amateurs are engaged in this scale jazz event. The city holds several concerts within a few days. Most of the concerts and events of the festival are free to visit. The Taste of Russia ... Open »
Ontario Town
One of the most unusual holidays in Ontario's cultural calendar is held on the first Saturday of June and is called the Pancake Breakfast and Car Show. The traditional car show was first organized more than 50 years ago. It is another annual event attracting all fans of beautiful and exotic cars. The show has an interesting tradition: all guests are treated to delicious ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Nevada. Learn the best periods to visit Nevada to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Nevada.
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