The cultural life of Lausanne impresses with a variety of interesting and diverse events. Different bright festivals, fairs and expositions, culinary and sporting events are held within the year. The most interesting and popular event among tourists is still the city festival «Festival de la Cite» established more than fifty years ago. It is notably that initially the fest was dedicated to beer. During the festival the best brewing companies presented their products and the city folk enjoyed the favorite drink and festive treats.
Since the 70s of the last century the festival was revised and year by year its program has included ever new events. During the fest the visitors can attend the concerts of classic music and the performances of rock bands, circus shows and theatrical performances, engaging sport events and stage plays for kids. The festival schedule is rather rich and diverse offering the events meeting each fancy.
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Other festivals in Lausanne are no less colorful and attractive to tourists. One of these is the Chocolate Festival, which, despite its name, is dedicated not to sweets but electronic music. Everyone can join the event in early June when large-scale parties are held on the shore of the picturesque Lake Geneva. Along with music fans, the festival also attracts nature enthusiasts, as this is a great opportunity to have a picnic and set up camp. Another interesting open-air summer event is the Festival de la Terre, which follows the above-mentioned Chocolate Festival. At this time, Esplanade de Montbenon becomes the venue for music concerts. Here you can also take part in workshops and play sports. The festival stands out with its warm friendly atmosphere, being one of the best events in the city's life to attend with children.
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For many tourists and locals, the Balelec is a favorite festival in Lausanne. It starts in early May and is famous for its cheerful atmosphere, which can be seen from the number of people visiting the city at that time. So, about fifteen thousand people take part in the festival every year. This is despite frequent rains in early May - such bad weather is by no means an obstacle for those wishing to get unforgettable impressions from visiting the festival. However, in case of rain, you can always hide under the roof because concerts are held not only in the open air but also indoors - in one of the nightclubs and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
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Those looking for the incredible aesthetic enjoyment would be happy to visit Lausanne in November and December when the city is preparing for Christmas and New Year in a very impressive way. The thing is that locals cannot do something bad - given their natural perfectionism, preparations for the large-scale holiday are no less amusing than the celebration itself. Central streets of the city are beautifully illuminated, creating magical patterns of light. The sight appearing before tourists captivates them just like the fakir sound charms cobra. It is customary to celebrate Christmas with the family, and as for the gastronomic component, the main dish in Lausanne is fried pork or chicken tenderloins.