Today, no one can be surprised by a simple beach holiday. More and more tourists go not just to swim in the sea and lie on the beach, but for experiences that can then be remembered all their lives.
In October, many festivals and celebrations take place in different countries. All these events will not leave anyone indifferent and can be remembered for a long time by their individuality.
On the first Sunday in October, the small town of Marino in eastern Italy celebrates Grape Day. They began to celebrate the day of the grapes in 1575. In those days, the best white grapes were grown in Marino. Wine made from it was supplied to the Roman emperors. On this day, a costume parade and festivities take place in Marino. But the most unusual thing is the fountain called "Four Moors", which spews out wine instead of water.
From 2 to 8 October in Finland, in Helsinki, a traditional fair is held in honor of the end of the herring fishing. In the main square, huge tents are set up by fishermen's stalls. These days, almost the entire city is located here. They come here to try freshly caught herring in every imaginable and unimaginable form. Herring is cooked both in soup and in pies, in various salting and even in the form of a raw tenderloin.
In October, an academic music festival is held in Bonn, Germany. Bonn is the birthplace of the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Dedicated to the legacy of the composer, it aims to link the classics with the modern. The best works of classical music will be performed in the open air at special venues.
From 8 to 16 October in Zaragoza, located in northern Spain, the Pilar festival (Las Fiestas Del Pilar) takes place. It is dedicated to the Mother of God Pilar, who is considered the patroness of the city and all of Aragon. During the day you can see the processions of giant dolls, the laying of fruit baskets at the statue of the Virgin Mary, and at night - electronic parties.
For dance lovers, the Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from October 19 to 23 in the Netherlands. Five days of electronic music gather over 2 thousand performers and 400,000 viewers. For such a large-scale festival, Amsterdam will use more than 100 nightclubs and music venues. During the day, professionals from the dance industry meet at conferences and hold open forums, and at night they present the best pieces of music.
