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Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival

The Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival is celebrated in Chester UK to promote the regional and local cuisine. The event lasts for three days and takes place on the Easter weekend at the Chester Racecourse. The top chefs prepare dishes and share their recipes. For the kids, the Academy of Culinary Arts holds free cooking classes and also gives useful cooking tips besides cooking lessons. For the kids’ enjoyment, there are rides at the fun area park. There are around 120 food stalls from where you can sample and purchase various food products. Only the best are put up for sale; you can find from home grown vegetables and prize winning sausages to other food products. At the beer marquee and champagne tent you can sample the delicious beverage.

The Lifestyle Exhibition is another event of the Chester Food and Drink Festival. Here you can see 50 stalls displaying local arts and crafts, fabrics, home and garden furniture and various home décor accessories. The Chester Festival provides golden opportunity for the visitors to purchase top quality merchandise at reasonable rates.

The Chester Food Festival is a way to create environmental awareness among people. The people are encouraged to visit the venue via public transport like train or bus or on a bike. The ticket money is refunded on showing the proof of travel.

New Festivals That are Being Celebrated in Technology Age

Festivals and celebrations bring lots of happiness in the lives of people. Therefore, many nations have created more festivals in present era to get chances of staying happy with friends and family. Some of the famous festivals that are being celebrated in different countries are given below:

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

This festival is getting more popular among Chinese in all over the world. The incredible things are made from snow and ice. The lasers and lights are used to decorate Ice Castles and other objects. The festival starts from 5^th January and ends at same date on February.

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Music Festivals of 2015

Everyone knows that music is the food for soul. Many people alleviate their depression and stress through music. Even the psychologists suggest music therapy for many mental illness conditions. Therefore, people don’t leave music concerts, raves and festivals to avoid missing such sources of joy. Here are some music festivals that have been organized in the year 2015.

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Most Interesting Festivals of 2015

When we hear about the word festival, first things that come in our minds are celebrations, happiness, spending quality time with loved ones etc. Here are few most interesting festivals being celebrated by different nations. Take a look at them.

Chinese New Year:

The New Year of China brings lots of colors and celebrations for the natives. It is the most important and significant day of the year. The use of many items is common in its celebrations i.e. lanterns, flowers, symbolic clothing, fireworks and dragons. This festival raises eyebrows of many people due to colorful events and unique rituals.

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Film Festivals of 2015

The year of 2015 has brought many celebrations and festivals for the people across the globe. From religious to music festivals, billions of people celebrated them in the world. The celebrities of film world also celebrate their festival. Different events are organized at distinctive places for the celebrations of local cinema industry. Few of them are mentioned below:

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Festivals Which are Not Celebrated Anymore

Celebrations bring lots of happiness whether it is of any festival or a specific event. It gives us opportunities to meet friends and family in the get-togethers. There are some festivals that don’t exist anymore in the world. Take a look at them.

Baby Jumping Festival, Spain:

In Spain, the ceremony of jumping over the babies were celebrated among the natives. It was their belief that babies stay blessed and all the evils can be thrown out from their surroundings. Nowadays, this ritual is not celebrated anymore.

Mihragan:

An ancient festival that was common am
ong Zoroastrians is Mihragan. An event were organized to enjoy traditional feast with the people. Mithra is a leading Angel in Zoroastrianism who has ten thousand eyes and thousand ears. According to their belief, Mithra comes to people’s home on the sixteenth day of seventh month.

Sadeh:

Another famous festival in Zoroastrianism was Sadeh. It was celebrated by followers before 50 days of Nowruz. Preparation of large bonfire was necessary to celebrate this festival. It was celebrated with magnificence and Grandeur in the Mid-winter Season.

All of these festivals aren’t celebrating anymore by the followers of their respective religions. There are different reasons of not celebrating these festivals.

Significant Film Awards festivals to Remember

• Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival

Country of origin: Argentina

Originated in: 1999

Name of the award: People’s choice award

• Mar del Plata Film Festival

Country of origin: Argentina

Originated in: 1954

Name of the award: Golden Astor Award

• Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival

Country of origin: Armenia

Originated in: 2004

Name of the award: Golden Apricot, Silver Apricot and Parajanov’s Thaler

• Dhaka International Film Festival

Country of origin: Bangladesh

Originated in: 1992

Name of the award: Rainbow award

• Flanders International Film Festival Ghent

Country of origin: Belgium

Originated in: 1974

Name of the award: World sound track award

• Sarajevo Film Festival

Country of origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Originated in: 1995

Name of the award: Heart of Sarajevo

• Panafrican Film and Television festival

Country of origin: Burkina Faso

Originated in: 1969

Name of the award: FSPACO awards

• Montreal World Film Festival which is one of the most significant film awards festivals.

Country of origin: Canada

Originated in: 1977

Name of the award: Grand Prix des Amériques

• Toronto International Film Festival

Country of origin: Canada

Originated in: 1976

Name of the award: People’s choice award

• Motovun Film Festival

Country of origin: Croatia

Originated in: 1999

Name of the award: Propeller of Motovun

• Zagrebdox

Country of origin: Croatia

Originated in: 2005

Name of the award: Big Stamp, Little Stamp

• Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Originated in: 1946

Name of the award: Crystal Globe

• Cairo International Film Festival

Country of origin: Egypt

Originated in: 1976

Name of the award: Golden pyramid

• Cannes Film Festival

Country of origin: France

Originated in: 1946

Name of the award: Best Picture

• Berlin International Film Festival

Country of origin: Germany

Originated in: 1951

Name of the award: Golden Bear, Silver Bear

• International Thessaloniki Film Festival

Country of origin: Greece

Originated in: 1960

Name of the award: Golden Alexander

• Hungarian Film and TV Awards

Country of origin: Hungary

• International Film Festival of India

Country of origin: India

Originated in: 1952

Name of the award: Golden Peacock

• International Film Festival of Kerala

Country of origin: India

Originated in: 1996

Name of the award: Golden Crow Pheasant

• Mumbai International Film Festival

Country of origin: India

Originated in: 1990

Name of the award: Golden conch

• Fajr International Film Festival

Country of origin: Iran

Originated in: 1982

Name of the award: Golden Tablet

• Venice International Film Festival which is one of the most significant film awards festivals.

Country of origin: Italy

Originated in: 1932

Name of the award: Golden Lion, Coppa Volpi

• International Film Festival Marrakech

Country of origin: Morocco

Originated in: 2001

Name of the award: Golden Star

• Netherlands Film Festival

Country of origin: Netherlands

Originated in: 1981

Name of the award: Golden calf

• Norwegian International Film festival

Country of origin: Norway

Originated in: 1973

Name of the award: Amanda

• Tromso International Film festival

Country of origin: Norway

Originated in: 1991

Name of the award: Audience Award

• Kara Film Festival

Country of origin: Pakistan

Originated in: 2001

• International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography CAMERIMAGE

Country of origin: Poland

Originated in: 1993

Name of the award: Golden Frogs

• Fantasporto

Country of origin: Portugal

Originated in: 1981

Name of the award: Grande Prémio Fantasporto

• Cinemanila International Film Festival

Country of origin: Philippines

Originated in: 1993

Name of the award: Golden Frogs

• Cinemalaya International Film Festival

Country of origin: Philippines

Originated in: 2005

• Metro Manila Film Festival

Country of origin: Philippines

Originated in: 1975

• Moscow International Film Festival

Country of origin: Russia

Originated in: 1935

Name of the award: Statue of Saint George Slaying the Dragon

• San Sebastian International Film Festival

Country of origin: Spain

Originated in: 1953

Name of the award: Golden shell

• Ciudad de Santander International Sport Film Festival

Country of origin: Spain

• Goteborg Film Festival

Country of origin: Sweden

Originated in: 1979

• Name of the award: Göteborg Film Festival Nordic Film Award, The FilmDragon, The Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award
• Stockholm International Film Fetival

Country of origin: Sweden

Originated in: 1990

Name of the award: Bronze Horse

• Locarno International Film Festival

Country of origin: Switzerland

Originated in: 1946

Name of the award: Golden Leopard, Silver Leopard, Bronze Leopard

• Adana International Film Festival

Country of origin: Turkey

Originated in: 2006

Name of the award: Golden Boll

• Ankara Flying Broom Women Film Festival

Country of origin: Turkey

Originated in: 1996

Name of the award: Fipresci Award

• Antalya Film Festival

Country of origin: Turkey

Originated in: 1963

Name of the award: Golden Orange

• Istanbul Animation Film Festival

Country of origin: Turkey

Originated in: 2003

• Istanbul International Film Festival

Country of origin: Turkey

Originated in: 1982

Name of the award: Golden Tulip

• London Film Festival

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Originated in: 1953

Name of the award: The Sutherland Trophy

• Dinard Festival of British Cinema

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Name of the award: Golden Hitchcock

• Chicago International Film festival

Country of origin: United States

Originated in: 1964

Name of the award: Gold Hugo, Silver Hugo

• Sundance Film Festival

Country of origin: United States

Originated in: 1978

Name of the award: Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award

• Hawaii International Film Festival

Country of origin: United States

Originated in: 1981

Name of the award: Golden Maile

• Seattle International Film Festival

Country of origin: United States

Originated in: 1976

Name of the award: Golden Space Needle

• Slamdance Film Festival

Country of origin: United States

Originated in: 1995

In some of these important film awards festivals certain awards are offered to outstanding films actors, actresses, musicians and directors etc. The following are some of the most important ones.

British Academy of Film and Television Arts

Best known as BAFTA British Academy of Film and Television Arts is a British based charity that is dedicated to the cause of supporting, developing and promoting the art form of motion pictures. They offer nine different award ceremonies to pick and make awards to people involved in the industry.

The nine awards are the

• EEE British Academy Film awards
• British Academy Games Awards
• British Academy Television Craft Awards
• British Academy Children’s Award
• British Academy Cymru Awards
• British Scotland Awards
• BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards
• The Britannia Awards

These award ceremonies are some of the most significant film awards festivals held in the United Kingdom.

Academy awards

Academy awards which are better known as The Oscars are offered annually by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of the US. The first edition of these awards was held on 16^th May 1929 and the audience present on this occasion was just 270 people.

The awards are given to people in the film industry for their excellence in achievements in relation to cinema.  This awards ceremony is so popular among viewers that its telecast has been viewed by 57.25 million viewers in 1969. It was the 70^th awards ceremony held in that year.

Voting to choose the winners in different fields is done by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The number of members eligible for voting in 2012 was 5783.

Golden Globe Award

Organized by Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Golden Globe award is also one of the most significant film awards festivals. The awards are offered to excellence in films and television industries. Presently, the association has 93 members. Started in 1961, the 72^nd edition of the Golden Globe awards ceremony was held on 11^th January this year.

In this awards ceremony the best motion pictures on the category of drama and musical or comedy are offered awards. The best director for both categories and the best director overall are also honored. In addition to them the best actor, best actress, the best supporting actor and the best supporting actress for both categories are awarded honors. There are also awards for the best the screen play, the best original score, the best original song, the best foreign language film and the best animated feature film. In addition to these awards made for the film industry both local and foreign, there are awards offered for the television industry as well. With all these awards are being offered to both films and TV industries Golden Globe becomes one of the most significant film awards festivals.

In case you look at the audiences that watch the telecast of Golden Globe awards ceremony you will be convinced that it is one of the most significant film awards festivals for the simple reason that only Oscar awards and Grammy awards are able to draw more viewers than it does.

Doctor Zhivago is one of the films that have won all the awards it has been nominated for and also it is one of the films that have won five Golden Globe awards. However, there are many other films that have made outstanding achievements in this award ceremony which is one of the most significant film awards festivals.

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