Festigal
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Festigal is an annual Israel
i singing show for audience of children and their parents during the Hanukkah
vacation time. Initially designed as a song contest, its format was gradually expanded, with famous Israeli singers and actors taking part in it. Now the Festigal event is built around some theme or story.
The first Festigal took place in Haifa
in 1981. Since then it is being held in many places over the country. It is among the largest events during Hanukkah
. For example, in 2006 about 18 million NIS were allocated for the concerts.
In 2005, the theme was "Holding Out for a Hero" (cf. the song with this title
).
In 2010, the theme was the story of two kids lost in the museum at night among the exposition coming to life and showing pieces of history.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i singing show for audience of children and their parents during the Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah , also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE...
vacation time. Initially designed as a song contest, its format was gradually expanded, with famous Israeli singers and actors taking part in it. Now the Festigal event is built around some theme or story.
The first Festigal took place in Haifa
Haifa
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 268,000. Another 300,000 people live in towns directly adjacent to the city including the cities of the Krayot, as well as, Tirat Carmel, Daliyat al-Karmel and Nesher...
in 1981. Since then it is being held in many places over the country. It is among the largest events during Hanukkah
Hanukkah
Hanukkah , also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE...
. For example, in 2006 about 18 million NIS were allocated for the concerts.
In 2005, the theme was "Holding Out for a Hero" (cf. the song with this title
Holding Out for a Hero
"Holding Out for a Hero" is a song written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford, originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler. It was released in 1984 on the soundtrack to the film Footloose. It later appeared on Tyler's Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire album. It hit #96 for the first time in UK in 1984,...
).
In 2010, the theme was the story of two kids lost in the museum at night among the exposition coming to life and showing pieces of history.