EDINBURGH FESTIVAL

The City of Edinburgh hosts the second international festival of music and drama, aiming to surpass the success of 1947. The three-week festival began with a service at St Giles Cathedral, attended by over 1,500 people, including notable dignitaries such as Lord Provost Andrew Murray and the Lord Mayor of London. The procession featured traditional elements like the Holyrood High Constables and included mayors from nine English cities. Edinburgh anticipates nearly half a million attendees, with 40,000 international visitors.

What is the main goal of the second international festival of music and drama in Edinburgh?

• To focus on traditional Scottish music

• To host a larger number of local artists

• To exceed the success of the 1947 festival

• To introduce new music genres

Where did the opening service of the festival take place?

• Holyrood Palace

• The Royal Mile

• St Giles Cathedral

• Edinburgh Castle

Which of the following was NOT part of the procession at the festival's opening ceremony?

• Lord Provost of Edinburgh

• Lord Mayor of London

• Lord Provost of Glasgow

• Prime Minister of the UK

How many English cities' Lord Mayors participated in the procession?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

Approximately how many visitors from overseas are expected to attend the festival?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 30,000