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FESTIVAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
- Sociology of the Family
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Festival of Youth and Students
1, record 1, English, World%20Festival%20of%20Youth%20and%20Students
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WFDY 1, record 1, English, WFDY
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Festival of Youth and Students is an international event, organized by the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY), a left-wing yough organization, jointly with the International Union of Students since 1947. The largest festival was the 6th, held in 1957 in Moscow, when 34,000 young people from 131 countries attended the event. This festival also marked the international debut of the song "Moscow Nights", which subsequently went on to become perhaps the most widely recognized Russian song in the world. During the Cold War many festivals were held in capitals of Communist states because of the enormous expenditure and coordination required to support a youth festival. As a result, by the 1960s the festival's were accused of being a powerful tool of Communist propaganda, a claim that has diminished with the festival's continuing after the collapse of the Soviet Union. 1, record 1, English, - World%20Festival%20of%20Youth%20and%20Students
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Festival mondial de la jeunesse et des étudiants
1, record 1, French, Festival%20mondial%20de%20la%20jeunesse%20et%20des%20%C3%A9tudiants
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Festival mondial de la jeunesse et des étudiants est un évènement international organisé par la Fédération mondiale de la jeunesse démocratique, en collaboration avec l'Union internationale des étudiants depuis 1947. 1, record 1, French, - Festival%20mondial%20de%20la%20jeunesse%20et%20des%20%C3%A9tudiants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
- Sociología de la familia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Festival Mundial de la Juventud y los Estudiantes
1, record 1, Spanish, Festival%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Juventud%20y%20los%20Estudiantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FMJE 1, record 1, Spanish, FMJE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Festival Mundial de la Juventud y los Estudiantes(FMJE) es un evento internacional organizado en forma conjunta por la Federación Mundial de la Juventud Democrática(FMJD) y la Unión Internacional de Estudiantes desde 1947. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Festival%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Juventud%20y%20los%20Estudiantes
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Cinematography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Toronto International Film Festival
1, record 2, English, Toronto%20International%20Film%20Festival
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TIFF 1, record 2, English, TIFF
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Festival of Festivals 2, record 2, English, Festival%20of%20Festivals
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a prestigious, publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Canada. The festival begins the Thursday night after Labour Day (the first Monday in September, in Canada) and lasts for ten days. Between 300-400 films are screened at approximately 23 screens in downtown Toronto venues. The TIFF is among the top film festivals in the world. TIFF, known originally as "The Festivals of Festivals", was founded in 1976 at the Windsor Arms Hotel. 1, record 2, English, - Toronto%20International%20Film%20Festival
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Cinématographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Festival international du film de Toronto
1, record 2, French, Festival%20international%20du%20film%20de%20Toronto
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Festival of Festivals 2, record 2, French, Festival%20of%20Festivals
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Festival international du film de Toronto (Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF) est un festival de cinéma annuel, qui se tient à Toronto (Canada). Le festival commence le mardi après Labour Day (premier lundi du mois de septembre) et dure 10 jours. 300 à 400 films y sont présentés dans différentes catégories. Le festival ne décerne pas de palmarès. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus importants festivals au monde et de ce fait l'un des premiers en Amérique du nord. Le festival a débuté en 1976. 1, record 2, French, - Festival%20international%20du%20film%20de%20Toronto
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Cinematografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto
1, record 2, Spanish, Festival%20Internacional%20de%20Cine%20de%20Toronto
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto(Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF) es un festival de cine que se celebra anualmente en Toronto(Canadá). El festival arranca el martes siguiente al Labour Day(primer lunes de septiembre) y dura 10 días. Se suelen presentar de 300 a 400 películas en diferentes categorías, aunque no se entregan premios. Se considera uno de los festivales más importantes del mundo y uno de los más importantes de América del Norte. El festival comenzo en 1976. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Festival%20Internacional%20de%20Cine%20de%20Toronto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hina-matsuri
1, record 3, English, Hina%2Dmatsuri
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Hinamatsuri 1, record 3, English, Hinamatsuri
correct
- Doll Festival 1, record 3, English, Doll%20Festival
correct
- Girl's Day 1, record 3, English, Girl%27s%20Day
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Japanese Doll Festival (Hina-matsuri), or Girls' Day, is held March 3, the third day of the third month. Platforms with a red cloth are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. 1, record 3, English, - Hina%2Dmatsuri
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Hina Matsuri
1, record 3, French, Hina%20Matsuri
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fête des poupées 1, record 3, French, f%C3%AAte%20des%20poup%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hina Matsuri (fête des poupées) est une fête qui a lieu le 3 mars de chaque année dans tout le Japon. Les petites filles y exposent de précieuses poupées posées sur des petites estrades à plusieurs niveaux. Ces poupées spéciales, qui se transmettent de génération en génération, sont normalement bien rangées au fond d'un carton. Elles représentent des personnages de la cour impériale de l'ère Heian. 1, record 3, French, - Hina%20Matsuri
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Hinamatsuri
1, record 3, Spanish, Hinamatsuri
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Hina Matsuri 1, record 3, Spanish, Hina%20Matsuri
correct
- festival de las muñecas 1, record 3, Spanish, festival%20de%20las%20mu%C3%B1ecas
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hinamatsuri, o Hina Matsuri es el festival de las muñecas, que se celebra cada 3 de marzo en Japón. Está dedicado especialmente a las niñas. En él, las niñas exponen varias muñecas vestidas con kimonos tradicionales y situadas en distintos niveles de una plataforma. Estas muñecas representan personajes de la corte imperial de la era Heian, y pasan de generación a generación. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Hinamatsuri
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Festival Internacional Cervantino
1, record 4, English, Festival%20Internacional%20Cervantino
correct, Mexico
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FIC 1, record 4, English, FIC
correct, Mexico
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the past 30 years, Festival Internacional Cervantino has been the meeting place open to all genres and trends of artistic creations, propitiating plural, generous dialogue among the world's diverse cultures. 1, record 4, English, - Festival%20Internacional%20Cervantino
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Festival Internacional Cervantino
1, record 4, French, Festival%20Internacional%20Cervantino
correct, Mexico
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FIC 1, record 4, French, FIC
correct, Mexico
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Festival Internacional Cervantino
1, record 4, Spanish, Festival%20Internacional%20Cervantino
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FIC 1, record 4, Spanish, FIC
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Festival Internacional Cervantino ha sido durante 30 años espacio de encuentro, abierto a todos los géneros y tendencias de la creación artística, propiciatorio del diálogo plural y generoso entre las diversas culturas del mundo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Festival%20Internacional%20Cervantino
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