Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AUGUST
LocarnoFilmFestival,Switzerland
(early/mid-Aug)Moviesfromaroundtheworldcom-
pete on the banks of Lake Maggiore.
La Tomatina, Buñol, Spain
The last Wednesday in August sees the streets of Buñol
packed for a one-hour food fight disposing of 130,000 kilos of tomatoes.
Edinburgh Festival, Scotland
(last three weeks of Aug) A mass of top-notch and fringe
events in every performing medium, from rock to cabaret to modern experimental music,
dance and drama.
Notting Hill Carnival, London
(last weekend of Aug) Predominantly Black British and
Caribbean celebration that's become the world's second-biggest street carnival after Rio.
VeniceFilmFestival,Italy
(lateAug/earlySept)Firstheldin1932,thisistheworld'sold-
est film festival.
