2. Read.

The
Renaissance
Fair is a
popular event
in the United
States that
imitates
a period in
history called
the
Renaissance.
The
Renaissance
was a cultural
movement
from the 15th
to the 16th
century.
The main idea
of the
Renaissance
Fair is to
represent a
typical village
in
England
during the
reign of
Queen
Elizabeth I.
This period
was important
for
the progress
of the arts in
England.
Famous
characters like
the writer
William
Shakespeare
and the
explorer Sir
Francis Drake
were born
around that
time.

During the
Renaissance
Fair, people
usually dress
up as
characters of
the past like
kings, pirates,
or queens.
They also
enjoy musical
events, eat
typical
medieval
food and buy
objects of
ancient
history. One of
the best
attractions is
the group
of actors that
represents
famous
historical
characters like
Shakespeare,
Henry VIII
or Queen
Elizabeth.
People can
interact with
them and ask
them
questions
about
their lives. The
Renaissance
Fair is an
interesting
event where
people have
fun and
at the same
time learn
more about
the world’s
history.