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Did you know that some people plan their own memorial celebration? Dolly Parton did exactly that. The country music star wanted something different when she passed away. Instead of a sad, quiet funeral, she chose a festival.

DollyFest is the name of this special celebration. It will happen in two cities: Nashville, Tennessee, and London, England. Nashville is Dolly's home. She was born there and made her music career there. London is far away, but many fans live in Europe. So the festival will be in both places.

What makes DollyFest special? It is joyful, not sad. People will share music, stories, and memories. Fans will wear bright clothes. They will sing Dolly's famous songs. Dolly's family and friends will be there too. Everyone will celebrate her amazing life.

Dolly Parton was not just a singer. She helped many people. She gave books to children who had no books. She helped people when they lost their homes in fires. She was kind and strong. The festival shows who she really was—a person who loved life and loved people.

Why did Dolly choose a festival instead of a funeral? Maybe because she always brought joy to others. She never wanted people to be sad for long. A festival is the perfect way to remember her. It is happy, colorful, and full of music—just like Dolly was.

If you could plan your own celebration, what would it look like? Would you choose music, food, stories, or something else?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.