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What is the Edinburgh Festival?
- A sports competition held in Edinburgh
- A celebration of Scottish history
- A royal ceremony held in Edinburgh Castle
- The world's largest arts festival held annually in Edinburgh
Why this is the correct answer
The Edinburgh Festival — which encompasses the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as well as several other associated festivals — is held every August and is considered the world's largest arts festival. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and thousands of performers from around the globe. Edinburgh's streets, venues and spaces become a stage for theatre, comedy, music, dance and much more.