# Citrus Art Festivals Giant Sour Sculptures Reign at Menton's Lemon Festival By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitter-art-festivals-giant-lemon-sculptures References: [news.sky](http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/The-Lemon-Festival-In-Menton-France-Themed-Musics-Of-The-World/Media-Gallery/200902215222772?lpos=World_News_News_in_Picture_World_News_Region_4&lid=GALLERY_15222772_The_Lemon_Festival_In_Menton_France_Them) "Music of the World" is the theme for this year's Lemon Festival in the French town of Menton. The waste of all of this food may leave a [sour taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-sour-watermelon-blast-grapes) in your mouth, but you can’t argue that these pieces are anything but easy peasy lemon squeezy, and it would have been a real rind to make them. This year's lemon sculptures are indeed remarkable and go to show that you can get a lot more than [juice and seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-perfect-1) out of these [citrus fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuice). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Waste Reduction:** Embracing innovative ways to reduce food waste and utilize food resources efficiently. - **Public Art Installations:** Exploring opportunities to create large-scale artworks as a means of cultural expression and attraction. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Promoting environmentally friendly tourism practices that support local economies and showcase unique attractions. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop creative solutions for reducing food waste and turning it into valuable products. - **Art and Culture:** Innovative collaborations between artists, communities, and organizations can lead to the creation of stunning public art installations that enhance cultural experiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** Combining art, culture, and eco-friendly practices, the travel and tourism industry can attract visitors by promoting unique and sustainable attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemoninspired-menu.md) - [Lemonade-Themed Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-lemonade-fest.md) - [Zesty Citrus Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-beers.md) - [Izakaya-Inspired Citrus Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-no-lemon-sour.md) - [Refreshing Lemon Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-lemon-sorbets.md) - [Frozen Lemonade Sorbet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-way-sorbet-lemonade-pack.md) - [Sustainable Festival Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-pure-fresh-gum-stand.md) - [Citrus-Centered Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-by-piecework-puzzles.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md)