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Ten Amazing Festivals
A collection of ten culturally significant festivals from around the planet
There is no better way to understand the culture of a region than by experiencing a local festival. This collection highlights ten culturally significant festivals from around the world.
RIO DE JANEIRO CARNIVAL, BRAZIL
Experience Rio's biggest party! Dance the night away and see the sights and sounds of this truly epic annual event. From the street parties to the immense Sambadrome parade, this is a once in a lifetime experience.
DAY OF THE DEAD IN OAXACA, MEXICO
DAY OF THE DEAD IN OAXACA, MEXICO
One of the great festivals on the planet, Day of the Dead is a celebration of ancestors and a giant party. Candy skulls, colorful parades, family picnics held cemeteries, the Day of the Dead is a fiesta like no other. If you’re culturally curious or slightly ghoulish, head to Oaxaca, the heart of Mexico's Folk Art community.
SEMANA SANTA ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA
Antigua, Guatemala is a beautiful colonial city, is famous for its grand celebrations. Semana Santa, during Easter week is one of the most vibrant and colorful celebrations in all of the America. A religious procession parade on Good Friday is a stunning site as it winds through the towns cobble stone streets which is decorated with flower petals and take in.
NAADAM FESTIVAL MONGOLIA
Wander the land of Genghis Khan and discover the rich pageantry and intense competitions of the legendary Naadam Festival. Witness giants wrestle, archers and horses races across grasslands.
KAILASH SAGA DAWA FESTIVAL, TIBET
Journey to Tibet to mount Kailash, Asia's most sacred mountain. Experience the Kailash Saga Dawa Festival as pilgrims celebrate the renewal of the Tarboche flagpole, then embark on a hiking adventure around the holy mountain which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes it.
RUNNING OF THE BULLS PAMPLONA, SPAIN
Experience one of the planet's most iconic and exhilarating festivals, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. This explosive, passionate and sometimes gory festival play an important part in the heritage of Spain.
VENICE CARNIVAL, ITALY
Peel back the mask and discover the secrets of Venice during the legendary Carnival. From St Mark's Square to the festive crowds in full costume, Venice is a feast for the senses. Grab your mask, get in costume and immerse yourself in the sounds and energy of the crowds on festival night.
OKTOBERFEST BAVARIA, GERMANY
Bavarian beer, cuisine and culture combine to create Germany's greatest festival. Join in song with tens of thousands participants clad in lederhosen and feathered hats as you dance on tables. This is Oktoberfest!
HALLOWEEN IN TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA
Transylvania. The name send an icy chill down the spine of many adventurers. Now imagine being there, in person, when the clock clangs midnight...on Halloween! Idyllic by day, the real fun happens Halloween night, when the costume parties kick off in a spooky castle. Not afraid of the dark? You will be.
LIVADE, CROATIA TRUFFLE FESTIVAL
The truffle is prized by epicureans for its flavor and scarcity. Celebrates this rare fungi at the annual Croatia Truffle Days Festival. Sample truffle dishes, searching for truffles with a professional tartufalo, experiencing the thriving art scene,
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