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Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Held at 1800 Argyle Street, you’ll find
the world’s largest indoor variety show. Held late June-early
July, the ten-day event is huge! The Royal Nova Scotia International
Tattoo is a Military and civilian extravaganza featuring over
2000 International and Canadian performers.
It is presented annually at the Halifax Metro Centre and draws
an audience of over 60,000 people during its annual run.
Often referred to as "Canada's best kept secret",
the Tattoo offers a unique combination of:
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Music
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Dance
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Drama
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Gymnastics
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Comedy
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Military displays
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Competitions and much more.
In 1979, men and women from the Navy, Army and Air Force joined
their civilian counterparts to present the very first Nova Scotia
Tattoo for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Since then, these two communities have stayed together, producing
what is now considered one of the best shows in the world. Every
year the Tattoo is true in its promise to deliver a variety of
the best military and civilian entertainment from around the world.
Since the beginning, participants from 20 countries have brought
the Tattoo to life, highlighting the annual theme, "Bond
of Friendship." The result is an ever-changing magical display
of entertainment for the entire family.
Why is the festival called "Tattoo"?
It began as a military "last call." In 17th century
Dutch villages, drummers marched through the streets summoning
soldiers to return to their quarters from evening gatherings in
taverns and inns.
A drumbeat signaling innkeepers to "doe den tap toe"
or "turn off the taps," was eventually shortened to
"tap toe" and finally to "tattoo." The phrase
now heralds the extraordinary entertainment highlighted by marching
bands, hundreds of musicians, and military competitions.
Summary of Some of Halifax's major events:
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Halifax Comedy Festival
Festival features Canadian and American stand-up comedians in venues around Halifax, with all shows being taped by CBC Radio and Television for broadcast.
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Atlantic
Jazz Festival
A major event on the Canadian music scene, the TD Canada Trust
Atlantic Jazz Festival in Halifax is Atlantic
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International
Buskerfest
This festival takes place on the streets of Halifax from the
9th to the 19th of August. Street performers from all over the
world come to Halifax for this fun and exciting ten-day event
along the waterfront.
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Halifax
Harbour Festival
The Halifax Harbour Festival is a new event that gives residents
and visitors the chance to get out and enjoy a range of family
activities on the harbor.
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Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival
Ships from around the world will join many of Canada's finest sailing vessels to form the largest international gathering of world-class Tall Ships® in North America.
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