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The Orange Blossom Carnival is an annual celebration held every April in 
The
Adana
Adana (; ; ) is a major city in southern Turkey. It is situated on the Seyhan River, inland from the Mediterranean Sea. The administrative seat of Adana Province, Adana province, it has a population of 2.26 million.
Adana lies in the heart ...
, Turkey
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. It is an inspiration to the blossom
In botany, blossoms are the flowers of stone fruit trees (genus ''Prunus'') and of some other plants with a similar appearance that flower profusely for a period of time in spring.
Colloquially, flowers of orange are referred to as such as wel ...
scent that covers the orange tree lined streets during early April. While some of the carnival celebrations occur at organized, large-scale events, others are simply spontaneous street celebrations.
The carnival
Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typi ...
begins in early April and has the simple slogan "Nisan'da Adana'da" (In April In Adana). It is one of the first annual carnivals in Turkey. The Orange Blossom Carnival of Adana is accompanied by many concerts, shows and processions notable for vibrant colors.
* The inaugural carnival took place April 12–14, 2013. Fifteen thousand people joined in the processions.
* The second event took place April 11–14, 2014.
* The carnival in 2015 took place on April 4–6. The carnival parade attracted more than 90 thousand people, highest attendance ever in an outdoor event in Adana.
References
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