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The National Arts Festival (also known as Grahamstown Festival) is the second largest arts festival in the world. Each year for two weeks of July, the art is at its best: theater, dance, opera, music, visual arts, readings and more. I invite you to learn a unique festival that brings the great South African cultural spirit with each heartbeat.

The National Arts Festival is not a single event, but many. The National Youth Festival Jazz lover and Awards Standard Bank young artists are also part of this event.

It began in 1974 as a project of the Grahamstown Foundation, arriving today to be the second largest arts festival on the planet.

If you have the opportunity to attend the festival, you will see more than 120,000 participants for 10 days fill the “University City” (where Rhodes University) making a unique artistic display, a burst of creative talent nurtured by the most diverse cultures throughout South Africa.

Day and night without stopping, without interruption, you can enjoy live music, street performers, and walking tours, readings, etc. In addition, always never rest the endless craft markets, ideal to buy many souvenirs dating back to you once you experience the journey again.

The “green” city
Known as the most important tourist routes in the region, Grahamstown has a history dating back to colonial days, so it has an incredible display of Victorian style marked more than 40 churches, forts and other buildings.

It is also considered a “green” city because it has thousands of acres dedicated to nature and conservation of flora and fauna, you can visit with a guide. You will take an unforgettable experience.

Grahamstown is also a city for lovers of birds. Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is just outside the city, like the Great Fish River Reserve, and both offer a wide variety of rare birds that jaw-dropping.

For lovers of hiking or “trekking” is the path of “Oldenburgian”, which took two days to cover, beginning and ending at the gates of the city. Other routes are known and smaller and Gowie Dassie Krantz Kloof. Ask for them to locals.

A festival out of this world
The festival takes place between late June and early July so the weather is rather cold, because of that everyone wears coats, scarves and gloves.

It will see both foreign and native artists. The population of the city of Grahamstown is doubled for 10 days Imagine! Not for nothing is one of the biggest festivals in the world. Nearly 50,000 people migrate to the city in those days, hungry for entertainment, cultural entertainment, souvenirs and recreational activities.

Every hall or large room becomes a theater, with each park and sports field fit a traditional market and the whole city, which does not allow you to escape more than 500 shows ranging from opera, theater and jazz up comedy style stand-up “(monologue) and African folk music.

Eye young people and lovers of electronic music have their place in this festival so great. All the time there is a giant industry where rave parties are held to the sound of a punch-punch ending.

For the more exotic are the medieval banquets, where it all goes back to a bygone era filled with noble fantasy. You can dress up, dance and laugh until mad.

As you can see there is room for everyone. You can attend with children, engaged in activities including those between 4 and 13 years to learn the art and culture are protagonists. You will not regret.

Tierra del Fuego is the southernmost inhabited islands in the world, and is divided between Argentina and Chile. This archipelago has an impressive natural beauty.

The Tierra del Fuego is located near the Strait of Magellan. Its most famous is the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, often simply known as Isla Grande.

The curious thing about this island is almost always maintains a fixed temperature, which ranges between 0 and 9 º C throughout the year, and it is usual to enjoy the snow in summer. The island is known for its huge variety of animals and plants, with thousands of species spread throughout the islands.

Most of the islands belong to Chile, while another part belongs to Argentina. On the Chilean side the cities of Grande Island Porvenir and Puerto Williams on Isla Navarino, while in Argentina highlights the city of Ushuaia and Rio Grande.

The Cordillera Darwin is located in this region, and many of his majestic mountains are covered with glaciers that reach the same ocean. The highest mountain is Mount Darwin, 2.488 meters high.

This archipelago is covered by silver and curious species of animals. They emphasize their forests, filled with all sorts of trees and flora, and fauna inhabited by such rare species like parakeets, penguins, gulls, guanacos, foxes, orcas, kingfishers, condors, owls and hummingbirds. In its rivers trout also inhabit almost nine kilos of weight, especially in the Rio Grande and the stunning Lago Fagnano. Its parks attract thousands of people who want to visit this remote corner of the world.

Ushuaia is the capital of the province of Argentina in this region. It is also the southernmost city in the world. Ushuaia is situated on the shores of an enormous bay, near the Beagle Channel. From all parts of the city you can see the majestic mountains Marcial.

The Port of Ushuaia is a major commercial port is always full of tourists, since many cruises start here and travel by van expedition to Antarctica. The Puerto Brisighelli is a marina from where you started almost all the boat trips. Other sites that stand out in the region, we can enhance the enormous National Park Tierra del Fuego, founded in 1960, which was close for more than 60 kilometers and 630 square kilometers, and the famous Bay Lapataia. One of the most famous is the road trip on the Train at the End of the World, a train connecting the city with the park.

Every year in this city, marks the Ushuaia International Festival, a festival dedicated to music that appeals to many orchestras around the world. The region is also known for its food, which include delicious seafood dishes taken from the ocean and nearby rivers, and delicious Patagonian lamb roasts. Food Festival highlights the region, which is dedicated to organizing tours to the restaurants with rich dishes throughout the region.

In Ushuaia is also Yamana Museum, dedicated to the culture and life of the ancient inhabitants of this region, like other museums dedicated to former British and Argentine people, its history, its past as no man’s land its establishment as a prison, his past as a naval base of Almirante Berisso, tourism and growth and ultimately became a national park. Another site that attracts many tourists is the Lighthouse of Les Eclaireurs, and a curious fact is that sometimes blends in with the Lighthouse at the End of the World that was popularized by Jules Verne’s novel of the same name.

There are several ski areas, since the city is in the mountains. The Cerro Castor, an ideal place for skiing with the lower tracks which are just 200 meters from sea level, or the Martial Glacier, a glacier where you can ski even in summer, as the ski lifts operating in both sides. There is also a great selection of trails ideal for those who are passionate about hiking. Nature lovers will enjoy the natural park of Ushuaia and thousands of species of trees, plants and animals found there, as well as its breathtaking scenery.

The city of Charleston, South Carolina United States is a big city is a mix and ancient traditions. The city was one of the five largest cities in the country in the seventeenth century and is known as The Holy City for its many churches and parishes.

The city was founded in 1670, and took less than 100 years to become one of the richest cities of colonial America, at that time. It was one of the largest and most important ports during the colonial era and a model city of the resistance of the South during the Civil War.

To see the great heritage of this city are recommended to visit the Charleston Museum, the oldest in the country founded in 1773. The museum is at 360 Meeting Street, street fixtures in the historic district. Another symbol of the city and one of the most noteworthy is the church of San Felipe.

During the holiday seasons are celebrated many festivals and exhibitions. Every spring marks the Festival of Houses and Gardens, the festival of the houses and gardens, where one can see the most exclusive homes in the city, many of them colonial, beautifully decorated with lush gardens.

Waterfront Park is a charming place to stroll and relax while you absorb the spirit of the city. Here is one of many symbols of the city, a pineapple-shaped fountain. Nearby is a beautiful mansion with green stairs, which today is home to the Daughters of the Confederacy.

The hotel 2 Meeting Street Inn is one of the best known. This little gem from 1890 is one of the most majestic facades of the city, and even the inside is decorated with the finest materials in the Victorian style of Queen Anne High ceilings, oak paneling and decor attract many English tourists Southern colonial experience the atmosphere.

Today the city is a rich mixture of various cultures, between the old houses decorated in colonial times, churches, and the currents were adjusted in this city with the arrival of more cultures. This city is mixed French and Spanish culture with African and Caribbean, all blending with the colonial.

The unique blend of different traditions in the city is noted in the local cuisine, as centuries of historical gyrations have left an impressive selection of flavors. Many restaurants open their doors to those who come to taste the delicacies of the city, and delicious vegetable dishes with seafood sauce ripe create a unique atmosphere.

What stands out most of the city is the Poleto Festival USA, where you can see the whole environment cultural the country for about 17 days. For over 30 years, there have been representatives from the world of opera, dance, music and theater. Each square, church or park is full of singers, dancers and artists, hundreds of stalls and thousands of beats, surrounded by people all over the country.

Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. The nation consists of two islands, is known as a tourist destination in the world far away and exotic.

On these islands there are no indigenous people, as most were destroyed by various reasons other than during the colonial era. Today, the majority of the population are descendants of African slaves who came to work in sugar plantations, although more and more people from other nearby islands. Many retirees from around the world have also been installed on these lovely islands.

Religion is very important for the locals, so there are a variety of churches and other places of worship. Stresses the Cathedral of St. John’s in Antigua, undoubtedly one of the most prominent.

The Cathedral of St. John’s is an Anglican cathedral. The present cathedral dates from 1845, as the two previous structures were destroyed by earthquakes in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Fences stand, decorated with figures of St. John of Patmos and John the Baptist.

Antigua is the main island, and owes its name to a picture of Santa Maria de la Antigua in Seville Cathedral. The island is a popular tourist destination. The largest city is the capital city, St. John’s. The city has a large bay where they spend many cruises. Other major towns are All Saints and Liberty, about 3,000 people each. All Saints is located next to the first sugar plantation, Betty’s Hope. Now this plantation is an open-air museum.

The Antigua Sailing Week is one of the most famous races. Other major sports on these two islands that stand out for its mix of cultures are the cricket, which is considered the national sport, and surfing. The main stadium is the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

English Harbor is located on the southeast coast and is known to be a popular destination for yachts. In the past, here was a former British shipbuilder, the Nelson’s Dockyard.

St John’s is the capital of the country. The city is the most important port in the region. Many of the tourist and cultural attractions are in this city. Among these stands the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. This museum located in Court House, a 1747 colonial building that is in place the first market of the city. The museum has a large collection of art and artifacts from the Arawak and colonial times. There is even a full size replica of an Arawak house, as well as several models of sugar plantations.

Another important museum is the Marine Art Museum, with exhibits of volcanic rock, petrified wood and an impressive collection of over 10,000 shells. There are even remains of British ships were lost at sea.

The Botanical Gardens are a small park that is filled with locals and tourists. The park is located next to the Cathedral of St. John’s. Another landmark is the lighthouse of St. John’s Antigua Light, which monitors the bay of the city.

There are several forts scattered throughout the island. Beside the bay is Fort James Fort, a fort that dates back to 1706. There are traces of guns and from these stunning open views towards the sea. Also include Fort George, Fort Charles and Fort Shirley.

Barbuda is the second island. The main town is Codrington, where the Codrington Castle. Some of the attractions of the island include the Martello Tower and the old mansions in Palmetto Point, Coconut Point and Castle Hill.

In Barbuda is Fregata Bird Sanctuary, located in the Codrington Lagoon. Highland House, a beautiful eighteenth century mansion that belonged to the Codrington family, is one of the sights of the island. Another prominent Indian Cave is where you can see petro glyphs made by ancient inhabitants of the island.

The islands are also known for its carnival. The carnival, which takes place every August, commemorates the end of slavery across the region. We organize concerts, contests and people hit the streets in disguise to dance to the beat of calypso and soca music.

Antigua and Barbuda also has its own cuisine, based on the ingredients that once abounded in the island. The most popular entrees are dukun, a sweet dish made from potatoes, corn and various spices.