Japanese Street Performer At The Edinburgh Fringe. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world, taking place annually in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The festival runs for three weeks in August and features a wide variety of performances, including theater, comedy, dance, music, and more.
The Fringe is known for its diverse and cutting-edge programming as well as its open-access policy which allows anyone to participate as long as they can find a venue. This means that the festival features a mix of established performers and emerging artists.
The Fringe began in 1947 as an alternative to the more formal Edinburgh International Festival and has since grown to include thousands of performers and venues.
The festival takes place in venues throughout the city including traditional theater spaces, pubs, and even parks. The Fringe also includes a number of free performances which makes it accessible to all audiences.
Watch as this Japanese street performer thrills the crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe
The event is also a platform for comedians, many of which are starting their career making it a great opportunity for the audience to discover new comedians.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is now a major cultural event that attracts visitors from all over the world and offers a diverse range of performances for all audiences to enjoy.
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