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BELFAST
It’s ironic, given that
playwright Samuel
Beckett was famed
for plays in which
nothing much
happened, that
there’s a lot going
on in his name at
Happy Days, the
first annual festival
celebrating his life
and work. Head to
Enniskillen on 23-27
August for theatre,
music, art, comedy
and lively debate.
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Watch
a fight
MONTPELLIER
The unusual sport
of water jousting
must be seen to be
believed. Check out
the ornate boats,
armour and oboe
music at Les Fêtes
de la Saint-Louis in
Sète, 40km from
Montpellier, on
23-28 August:
hear the thud as
lance meets shield,
followed by a splash
and cheers, as the
loser swims home.
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Enjoy
apples
ASTURIAS
The town of Gijon,
near Asturias, is
famous for its cider,
and you can see
why at the Natural
Cider Festival, 23-26
August, when – in an
annual show of pride
in their product –
the local
llagares,
or cider houses,
open their doors for
tastings. Visit them,
or just sit and enjoy
the award-winning
apple-y goodness.
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Put your
hands up
BRUSSELS
An easy hour from
Brussels, Pukkelpop
was born back in
1985 and has always
prided itself on it’s
alternative music
offerings, from
established acts
to new finds. This
year, from 16-17
August, you can
hear headliners
Björk, The Stone
Roses, Foo Fighters
and plenty more
on its eight stages.
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