Colors of Texas - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The unique multi-faceted culture of state is one of its main distinctive features. Music, sports, cuisine and architecture of Texas were formed under incessant immigration, so they can be called multinational. Each traveler will find the unique flavor of Texas; someone associate it with cowboys and stories about the Wild West, and other call a rose the main symbol of the state.

Annually there is the colorful Texas Rose Festival in Tyler that is considered one of the most interesting and attractive national holidays. The festival was first organized in 1933. Tyler has the biggest rose garden in the country named Tyler Municipal Rose Garden.

The garden is about 14 acres, on its territory there are more than 35,000 rose bushes, some of which are unique varieties planted back in the 19th century. Besides interesting flower exhibitions, the program of the holiday includes a gift fair, a beauty contest and theatrical performances. The festival takes place in the second half of October and lasts for three days; it would be interesting to everyone to visit a colorful celebration and walk around solemnly decorated garden. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The capital of the state hosts the even more original holiday, which is also aimed at the general public, we are talking about the Keep Austin Weird Festival. During the festival, the city becomes the weirdest in the state. It is a colorful and surprisingly cheerful carnival, during which you can find your favorite fairy-tale characters and people in the most unusual costumes in the streets.

The entertainment program of this strange festival is very diverse and includes interesting fairs, exhibitions and concerts. Usually natives participate in the festival with pets; special original costumes are sewn for cats and dogs. Historical celebrations are common in Texas; you can meet curious cultural traditions and learn about the most interesting events of the indigenous history. One of the most beautiful historical events takes place in San Antonio; it is dedicated to the patron saint of the city.