The document describes the Edinburgh International Arts Festival held each July and August in Edinburgh, Scotland. The festival celebrates Scottish arts and culture through various performances including classical music concerts, bagpipe playing at Edinburgh Castle, ballet in theaters, street performances, fireworks displays from Edinburgh Castle, markets in the streets, artwork displays, theater performances, celebrations of Asian cultures, light shows, and performances of Japanese dance, drama, and other acts.

1. Edinburgh, Scotland
8th Grade Geography – Mrs.
Van Heck

2. Scotland is in the United
Kingdom

3. Edinburgh International Arts Festival
In July and August, the City of Edinburgh
celebrates the arts and culture of Scotland.
Here is a classical music concert.

4. Bagpipes are played at the
Castle

5. Ballet is performed in the
theaters

6. Acts are performed on the street

7. Fireworks Are Viewed from the
Castle

8. Markets are Held on the Streets

9. Artwork is Displayed

10. Theater is performed

11. Cultures of Asia are also
celebrated

12. Light shows are displayed

13. All the performers are getting
ready

14. Japanese dances are performed

15. Drama is performed on stage

16. Citing evidence from the slide show:
 Write a persuasive paragraph of at least 5
sentences explain why you:
 Would like to attend the Edinburgh International Arts
Festival. Or
 Would not like to attend the Edinburgh International
Arts Festival.
You may write a full page if you like.