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Read the notes and write about a festival. (75-100words)
Name? WOMAD (World of Music. Arts, and Dance)
Takes place when? Once a year, in summer
Where? Malmesbury (150 kms west of London)
How many people go? Around 35,000
What to see? Musicians, dancers, artists from around the world
Kinds of music? World music
What to do? Listen to music, watch dancers, try new food, buy clothes

The WOMAD festival, short for World of Music, Arts and Dance, is an annual event
that take place during the summer.
It is held in Malmesbury, a city located 150 kms west of London.
It attracts around 35,000 people from all over.
During the festival, attendees can enjoy music, dance and art from different parts of
the world.
WOMAD offers a wide variety of musical styles, raining from traditional music to
contemporary rhythms.
In addition to enjoying music and dance, visitors can also try exotic foods and
purchase unique clothing and crafts.
WOMAD is a multicultural experience that celebrates diversity and art in all its forms.
El festival WOMAD, abreviatura de World of Music, Arts and Dance, es un evento anual que
tiene lugar durante el verano.
Se lleva a cabo en Malmesbury, una ciudad situada a 150 kms al oeste de Londres.
Atrae a unas 35.000 personas de todas partes.
Durante el festival, los asistentes pueden disfrutar de música, danza y arte de diferentes
partes del mundo.
WOMAD ofrece una amplia variedad de estilos musicales, que van desde la música
tradicional hasta los ritmos contemporáneos.
Además de disfrutar de la música y el baile, los visitantes también pueden probar comidas
exóticas y comprar ropa y artesanías únicas.
WOMAD es una experiencia multicultural que celebra la diversidad y el arte en todas sus
formas.