Ferrara Buskers Festival 2005

每年八月底，最期待的就是費拉拉街頭藝術節的到來。這個在今年邁入第十八個年頭的藝術節，打從我搬到義大利以來，就是每年夏天必然去報到的節目之一。來自世界各地的街頭藝術家齊聚一堂，規模雖然不如愛丁堡藝術季來得盛大，不過也成了費拉拉本身文化價值以外的特色之一。這個保留中世紀建築的古城，因為有著許多錯綜複雜的小街道與廣場，特別適合此類活動的進行，轉個角換條街，多采多姿的藝術世界，有待觀眾挖掘。
Every August, I excitedly expect the coming of the Ferrara Buskers Festival. It’s coming to the 18th edition this year. Since I moved to Italy, it’s one of the must-go in summer. Buskers from various countries come to Ferrara. Though it’s not as big as the Edinburgh festival, but it has become one of the characteristics of Ferrara apart from its cultural value. There are many tiny complex streets and squares in this medieval city and it is perfect for such activities. Turing to another street, one might find a totally different atmosphere created by various artists, awaiting audience to discover their beauty.


第一場表演在傍晚六點開始，雖然不是週末假日，市中心還是人山人海，好不熱鬧。
The first performance starts at 6PM. Though it’s not weekend, crowds flood into the city center and make it a busy place.