Festigal

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Festigal (Hebrew: פסטיגל‎) is an annual Israeli song and dance show for children. The Festigal is held every year at Hanukkah time, during the school vacation. It began as a song contest but the format gradually changed to include performances by well-known Israeli singers and actors.[1] Now the Festigal event is built around some theme or story.

History

The first Festigal took place in Haifa in 1981. Since then it has been held in many places around the country. It is among the largest events during Hanukkah. For example, in 2006 about 18 million NIS were allocated for the concerts.[1][2]

In 2005, the theme was "Holding Out for a Hero"[3] (cf. the song with this title).

In 2010, the theme was the story of two kids lost in the museum at night among the exposition coming to life and showing pieces of history (based on the movie Night at the Museum).

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Festigal audience never gets older", Jerusalem Post, December 31, 2006
  2. ↑ Festigal home page
  3. ↑ PITCHFORD's and STEINMAN's classic Famous title Holding Out for a Hero has been chosen to lead the annual Festigal song contest
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