The connection between a place and the celebrating through arts is one of our most vital ancient traditions for civic pride and defining identity.

KadmusArts.com [http://kadmusarts.com/] is the leading portal and social network for comprehensive information and access to every kind of dance, music and theatre festival in the world.

Everyday, festivals, artists, and audiences post news, ideas, and exchanges. Site use is complete open and free.

Check it out to find other ways that everything from the smallest village to the largest city keeps this festival tradition going.

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