During the year in Krakow, there is a huge number of festivals and significant cultural events, which are visited by travelers from all countries. In April, the Student Song Festival takes place - one of the most anticipated and happy youth holidays. Attracts music lovers and another celebration - a festival called "Music in Old Krakow", which usually takes place in the second half of August. Dancing lovers enjoy the Polonaise Festival, which takes place in October. Also, local residents celebrate a huge number of religious holidays, with each of which many interesting customs are associated. So, on the Assumption Day, there are a huge amount of interesting fairs and carnival processions in the city. The usual attribute of any bright holiday in Krakow is the culinary competitions.
At the beginning of June for two days a year, the old city of Krakow turns into the mysterious oriental place filled with numerous ancient mythical creatures, led by the dragon - one of the symbols of the former capital of Poland. According to the legend, the dragon lived in a cave under the Wawel Hill and, as usual, terrorized the City of Kings. This old city legend was staged for the first time by the local Groteska Theatre in 2000. The Great Dragon Parade or the Wielka Parada Smoków takes place in the historic area of Staré Misto and has quickly evolved into an annual tradition. The procession of giant snakes fills not only the streets but all the water and air space of the city. Fantastic creatures of various colors: snarling and fire-breathing, moving on stilts and wheels, floating and flying. The street parade is complemented by the masquerade of knights and court ladies, as well as games and mass folk dances. The festivities are accompanied by musical, laser and luxury pyrotechnic shows.
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