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Christchurch is New Zealand's foremost festival city. Throughout the year a dozen
festivals and events in Christchurch provide a wealth of cultural and entertainment
diversity. Christchurch City has a very active calendar of events throughout the
year. Festivals and events in Christchurch with themes of music, the arts, adventure,
books, heritage, buskers, balloons, floral displays and local produce provide
a focus for the city's celebrations, whether planned or spontaneous.
There are special festivals and events for every season. Spring brings New
Zealand Cup and Show Week featuring national racing events, NZ Fashion Week
and the region's traditional agricultural and pastoral show. The Summer Times
festival, with a host of free outdoor events, including the hugely popular Classical
Sparks is celebrated during the summer. Late summer and early autumn are the
time to celebrate romance, food and drink. One of the most popular festivals
and events in Christchurch is the Festival of Flowers and Romance. In winter
do not miss Kids Fest and the Winter Carnival.
Some Popular Festivals and Events In Christchurch
Among the various festivals and events in Christchurch, Summer Times has been
entertaining Christchurch since 1983. This festival goes on for three full months.
During these days the city bubbles with events such as campouts, fireworks,
theatre exhibitions and the ever-popular Teddy Bears Picnic Residents. The World
Buskers Festival is another famous festival and event in Christchurch. It is
held annually in January at venues throughout downtown Christchurch. Buskers
from around the world congregate to stun, amaze, and entertain. The Christchurch
Festival of Flowers brings the vibrant beauty of the new season's blooms to
bustling inner city. Here, admission is free for most events.
There are special festivals and events in Christchurch that are dedicated to
kids. TV2 Kids Fest New Zealand aims towards children up to 12 years old. It
features over 150 events throughout two weeks of July. The events include arts,
crafts, plays, concerts, sports, and games. Cool stuff- the dog leads the fun
as the festival's faithful mascot.
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