people, just after the war. and probably most importantly, bring somejoy into probably most importantly, bring some joy into the lives of people and so for me, this festival is hugely symbolic to an umbrella, to come out of this pandemic. and this is also a big week for edinburgh's residents, for small businesses and perhaps they will be more emotional this week as the festival gets under way. edinburgh has taken its first tentative steps back to delivering great hospitality events which is so important to the city. events which is so important to the ci . ., events which is so important to the ci . . ~ ., , events which is so important to theci . . ~ ., , ., all the city. heaven knows we are all in need _ the city. heaven knows we are all in need of _ the city. heaven knows we are all in need of a _ the city. heaven knows we are all in need of a good _ the city. heaven knows we are all in need of a good laugh - all in need of a good laugh after the last year! you touched on it there but i wonder if you can explain to view with just how important these festivals are to the city. these festivals are to the ci . ., , these festivals are to the ci . . , , , ., city. clearly, this year because _ city. clearly, this year because of _ city. clearly, this year because of covid-19 i because of covid—19 restrictions, and obviously greatly reduced international