Cottbus is quite a small city characterized by its special rhythm of life. The situation here is strikingly different from the one prevailing in large German cities, locals even use a special dialect to communicate with each other. It can be hard to understand to foreign tourists, even to those who are fluent in German. However, local people have long been accustomed to tourists, so talk to them only in official German. The townspeople are characterized by a friendly and welcoming attitude to foreign guests, they are always ready to keep a casual conversation going and happy to talk about their culture. Cottbus seems to be pretty quiet, with very few noisy entertainment facilities and many shops and restaurants closing early. Most of them stop working no later than 7:00 pm, while some small shops and cafes may close their doors much earlier. The tiny German town is known to many for its festivals and holidays. For years, Cottbus has been a permanent venue for the East European Film Festival, which is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. Famous film directors, actors, and producers visit Cottbus every year since 1991 when it was held for the first time. This large-scale festival is equally attractive for tourists, as its program covers several days and is very diverse. The main events within its framework are film competitions in various categories. Locals residents consider cucumbers to be one of their main national symbols, in the cultivation and
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