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Flowering Of The Human Spirit: Edinburgh Without Its Festivals

Flowering Of The Human Spirit: Edinburgh Without Its Festivals

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August in Edinburgh 2020, the first year since the Edinburgh Festivals began in 1947 when there will be no festivals due to the very important reason of preserving life. Claire Stewart, a writer, cultural worker and resident of Edinburgh, reflects on a city in lockdown, how the festival cancellations affect the city, and on the city of Edinburgh as a collection of experiences, memories, sights and sounds. A daily audio diary, essay, podcast. Share your own experiences and reflections on Twitter with @floweringof.

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