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Important Festivals: The city of Houston hosts several cultural festivals at different times during the year. One of the annual festivals of Houston is the International Quilt Festival. Craftsmen come from all over the country to showcase their handicrafts at this exhibition. The skill and expertise shown by the craftsmen is often breathtaking and many examples of fine craftsmanship can be found in the displays here. The Houston International Jazz Festival is another annual event that draws many visitors to the city .
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Customs and Traditions: If in Houston you hear somebody refer to a place as "inside the Loop" or "outside the Loop," you should understand that they are referring to locations inside or outside the 610 Highway Loop. This usage of the language is also a play with words, meaning that anything "inside the Loop" is hip and happening. Anything "out of the Loop", on the other hand, is considered out of fashion.
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