See what the French can do when they blend Broadway and 140 tonnes of citrus fruit
The French Riviera's annual Lemon festival was as impressive as ever this year, with displays centring on the theme of Broadway musicals. See how many you can guess.
While a festival celebrating citrus fruit might sound a little strange, it's becoming one of France's biggest festivals and attracts more than 160,000 visitors each year.
Visitors to the Fête du Citron in Menton, are treated to a visual feast of floats, decorations and 10 metre tall designs that together require over a stunning 140 tonnes of citrus fruits to be made.
They've been doing it for 84 years, with the purpose to promote the region's lemon growers.
See if you recognize all the Broadway hits in the pictures below.
The Lion King
Singin' In The Rain
The Phantom of the Opera
Les Miserables
The Wizard of Oz
Beauty and the Beast
Moulin Rouge
Mary Poppins
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cabaret
All photos: James Savage
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While a festival celebrating citrus fruit might sound a little strange, it's becoming one of France's biggest festivals and attracts more than 160,000 visitors each year.
Visitors to the Fête du Citron in Menton, are treated to a visual feast of floats, decorations and 10 metre tall designs that together require over a stunning 140 tonnes of citrus fruits to be made.
They've been doing it for 84 years, with the purpose to promote the region's lemon growers.
See if you recognize all the Broadway hits in the pictures below.
The Lion King
Singin' In The Rain
The Phantom of the Opera
Les Miserables
The Wizard of Oz
Beauty and the Beast
Moulin Rouge
Mary Poppins
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cabaret
All photos: James Savage
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