Sculptures from lemons and oranges at the festival in Menton

Each year, starting in mid-February (February 14 — March 4) in Menton, on the French Riviera, a festival of lemons and oranges. At this magnificent view attracts thousands of tourists to see the original sculptures made from citrus fruits, which are loved by everyone young and old around the world. Colorful festival "Fete du Citron – 2015" in Menton, the citrus capital of France will be held for the 82nd time. The theme for the festival was China, with its traditions and distinctive ancient architecture. Well, this is understandable, because China in the modern world is gaining more popularity due to its achievements. The citrus festival in Menton held at this time of year because it is in the middle of February there is going to the biggest harvest of these fruits, and thus allows to provide the necessary amount of this fruit of the masters to create sculptures. After all, to build these giant sculptures, which sometimes reach ten meters high, used more than 140 tons of lemons and oranges, and construct these incredible works of 300 professionals.

A festival of lemons and oranges in Menton, as well as the giant sculptures of citrus, offering visitors a number of unforgettable entertainment — the festival of Orchids, a children's festival and a night show in the form of a colorful carnival procession through the streets accompanied by live music of different dance and music groups.