The opening of the festival is known one of the most important moments of the event. The date and time of the opening have stayed the same through centuries - November 11, at 11 hours and 11 minutes. For several days the life of the city changes dramatically. All shops and government offices close, office workers and strict bosses change their business suits for fancy dresses and go for a walk on the streets of the city. During the carnival visitors can see their favorite fairy tale characters and mythical creatures, pirates and wizards in long gowns. Finding a person wearing casual clothes in the streets of the city during the holiday is simply impossible.
A no less colorful carnival takes place in February. Every day of this festival has a special theme and offers a list of interesting activities. The first Monday of February is called Pink Monday. The most anticipated and vivid performance takes place on this day. It is a carnival train that passes through the main streets of the city. The passengers of the train – carnival’s members - shower passersby with candies and other sweets. The train is a continuous string of beautifully decorated buses, trucks and platforms, as well as tractors and other interesting vehicles. The length of the train is about seventy wagons, so a large number of people gather in order to see the parade.
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