The White Nights Festival
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During the summer months of May and June in St. Petersburg the city is so far north that the sun never quite sets, with both twilight and dusk leading only to daylight. A festival was born, to celebrate the arts of ballet, opera and classical music in the mystical atmosphere of white, northern light that bathes the city. Carnivals also occur, the largest in the suburb of Peterhof, with actors in costume creatively portraying historical figures and events. The festival, bearing the same name as the natural phenomena which provides the ambience, is a fantastic dose of culture, enhanced by the beauty of nature. Just be sure to remember that although it's never dark out, you still need to go to bed at some point!
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Review by editor ‘Stars of the White Nights Festival’Imagine a festival at which all the best international opera, ballet and symphonic premiers of the season lit up the stage, one after another, and you would ... Read more »
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