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Music School of Piracicaba
Founded on March 9, 1953, it is considered on artistic patrimony
of the city. The school has two indoor theaters - "Ernest
Mahle" room with 300 seats, "Cecília Mahle"
room with 150 seats and an open air area for outdoor performances.
Classic music, choir and orchestra, and individual presentations
take place all year round.
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Corn on the Cob Fair
Promoted by the Cultural Center of Tanquinho, a small district
of Piracicaba, the corn on the cob fair takes place in March
with lots of corn, country music, folklore groups and shows.
Place: District of Tanquinho.
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The World Nation's Fair
Organized by the municipality's Fund of Social Solidarity, the
event's revenues are donated to the participating charity institutions.
It became nationally known after the 12th Fair. It takes place
in May and during four days there are shows, folklore, dances
and performances. Each charity institution represents a different
country. There are more than 25 specialty restaurants with food
from all over the world.
Around 100 thousand people attend the fair at the Engenho
Central.
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Saint John Festival in Tupi
A tradicional festival that takes place on Saint John's night
in June with folklore, music and dance, shows, bonfire and fireworks.
Around 40 thousand people come to this event, enjoying the typical
food and beverage and the traditional "walk over the burning
ashes" by the locals.
Place:Tupi community.
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