Fantastic cowboy performances are the main entertainment during the summer festival. A small special town is constructed in one of the city’s streets especially for this purpose. The town looks exactly like towns seen in the films about the Wild West. The winter festival is the best time to participate in various carnival processions. Anyone can buy an original medieval costume and join various demonstrations and solemn processions.
Such festive activities appeared for the first time yet in the 14th century. In ancient times St. Martin Church was considered a refuge for poor people, artisans, stray entertainers and musicians. In order to thank the residents of the city for their shelter, artists often made interesting performances in the square near the church and artisans sold their crafts at lowered prices. This good tradition has preserved through centuries till our days. Hamburg DOM Festival is not only the brightest holiday in Hamburg, but also one of the most popular festivals in the country. The streets, which are decorated with numerous attractions and retail stores, stretch for miles. In order to try all the rides present there and look at diversity of products offered for sale you will need more than one day full of walks and fun.
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