Festigal
Sign in to saveFestigal () is an annual Israeli song and dance musical show for children. 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. Each year's event is built around a particular theme or story.
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- Country
- Israel
- Country of origin
- Israel
- Official website
- www.myfestigal.net
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- inception
- 1981-01-01
- Commons category
- Festigal
- date of first performance
- 1981-12-00
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- List of themes
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Festigal () is an annual Israeli song and dance musical show for children. 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. Each year's event is built around a particular theme or story.
==History== The first Festigal took place in the city of Haifa in 1981, conceived by entertainment producer Miki Peled, who later to be joined by his son, Yaron Peled. Since then, it has been held in venues nationwide. It is among the largest events during Hanukkah. For example, in 2006, about 18 million NIS were allocated for the concerts. The show was directed by Hanoch Rosen from 1997 until 2023.
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