Abstract
This report evaluates and critically determines the origins, aims and significance of different festivals and events around the world and their impacts on local culture and communities, with reference to current issues and trends in international festivals and events. This portfolio first reviews and discusses current issues and trends in international festivals and events management; and then presents three different festivals or events in terms of size and theme: the Nuit Blanche Event in Paris, France, which promotes contemporary art; the Sziget Music Festival in Budapest, Hungary; and the Ramatuelle Festival of scenic and theatrical arts. While presenting these festivals and events, their positive and negative impacts on local communities and cultures are analysed through different themes like risk management, socio-cultural impacts, physical and environmental impacts, economic and tourism impacts, political impacts and psychological impacts, based on the module materials. Afterwards, a comparison between the three different events and festivals is made, with a focus on competition, and some recommendations are made for the future.
