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The Edinburgh International Festival, established in 1947, is a premier arts celebration held annually between August and September, showcasing theatre, music, dance, and opera from both Scottish and international artists. It aims to promote high-standard arts and facilitate cultural exchange, while also supporting emerging talents. The festival significantly benefits the Scottish economy, attracting over two million attendees and creating numerous jobs, and is complemented by five other festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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The Edinburgh International Festival

AN IMPORTANT ARTS FESTIVAL


The Edinburgh International Arts Festival takes place every year, usually sometime between August and September. It
started in 1947, and it soon became one of the most important celebrations of the arts in the world. It presents theatre,
music, dance and opera performed by Scottish and international companies and artists.

AIMS OF THE FESTIVAL


The festival intends to promote arts of a high standard in an innovative way. It also intends to present international
culture to Scottish audiences and Scottish culture to international audiences. The festival director is responsible for the
programme and for inviting the artists who are going to perform.The Edinburgh International Arts Festival is a great
opportunity for well-known artists but also for promising new talents to perform.

NOT JUST ONE, BUT SIX FESTIVALS


Five other festivals have developed arond the Edinburgh International Festival over the years. The most important one is
the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which presents theatre world music, dance and stand-up comedy with no selection policy.
The other four festivals are the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh Film Festival, the Edinburgn Jazz Festival and
the Edinburgh Book Festival ,which takes place every two years.

BENEFITS FOR THE COUNTRY


With more than two million people from all over the world attending it, the Edinburgh Festival is very important to the
Scottish economy. It has created thousands of jobs and generates millions of pounds every year.

VENUES
The Edinburgh Festival takes place in several venues, such as the Edinburgh Playhouse, the King's Theatre and the
Queen's Hall, and now also in the Hub', Edinburgh's Festival Centre. This stunning Victorian landmark was constructed
in the 1840s and was redesigned and renovated in recent years. It opened in July 1999 and includes a café, a ticket
centre, a shop and educational facilities.

VARIOUS USES OF THE FACILITIES


The Hub is a permanent focus for the festival, as it houses Festival Insights, a year round programme of lectures,
courses and workshops on Scottish and international artists. However, the facities are used for other purposes,too.The
Main Hall can be
hired for wedding receptions,fashion shows or choir rehearsals.The Dunard Library is used for lectures,multimedia
presentations,seminars and for committee meetings of the Scottish Parliament .

13.The artists that take part in the festival are from different countries.
14.One of the aims of the festival is the promotion of Scottish culture to local inhabitants.
15.The festival director does not choose who takes part in the main festival.
16.The Edinburgh International Festival began after the other five festivals.
17.The Edinburgh Book Festival takes place every two years.
18.The Scottish economy profits enormously from the festivals.
19.The Hub was built in the 19th century.
20.Members of the Scottish Parliament get together in the Hub's Main Hall.

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