The interesting and diverse cultural calendar is one of Frankfurt’ features; curious travelers will be interested in visiting one of the original national holidays. The main cultural event of the city is the Museumsuferfest; this annual festival is visited by about three million tourists. The festival is held in late August. During the feast all local museums are open until late and invite visitors to interesting excursions. Many recreational activities and colorful fairs are held during the festival.
One of the most beautiful and oldest national celebrations is the Festival of Ceramics (Dippemess). It is held twice a year, at Easter and during the second half of September. According to historical records, the first festival has been held in the 14th century. It was always accompanied by large-scale fairs. Like many centuries ago, main events of the festival are fairs, where you can buy incredibly beautiful ceramics of very high quality.
Every year in mid-August the Frankfurt cider festival is held. This cheerful and bustling holiday is dedicated to the favorite drink of local residents. Locals claim that one of the main secrets of incomparable taste of the local cider is a special way of cooking, which is kept secret. The local drink is served solely in ceramic jugs.
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