Celebrations

Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

A massive religious shrine built by a priest contains thousands of rare stones and minerals and is considered the largest humanmade grotto in the world

Thai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide

December marks the peak of colorful religious celebrations held monthly in Andacollo

The celebration of San Sebastiano in Sicily can easily top every patron saint festival in the whole Italy

Mapuche Indians along with other Chilean indigenous nations celebrate their traditions in June

May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! Immerse yourself into one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India

Symbolic costumed performances and water fighting traditions that go back over 2,000 years

The celebration of the Catania ma​​rtyr is one of the central events in this region of Sicily

Summer heat is not an obstacle to celebrate Christmas and drink hot chocolate

Towns of Paucartambo and Pisac near Cusco are home to a festival dedicated to Virgen del Carmen, a ceremony well worth attending

Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

Enjoy the fireworks from one of the many gondolas in St. Mark's Basin

Both religious and cultural, the festival adorns the country

The folk tunes and floats in Mergellina

Hindu devotees dance with heavy and prickly kavadis decorated with flowers and peacock feathers and pour life-giving milk to honour Murugan

Once a year all of Mauritius celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi—the birthday of the youngest son of Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha

Empathize with the locals over the darkest pages in the world's history

If your life seems grey and you are looking for more color, check out Goa's Holi Festival

One of the holiest days for Buddhists, celebrates the day when 1250 disciples of Buddha gathered for his preaching. The holiday includes one of the most spectacular ceremonies in Buddhism

Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods

The festival to honour the win of good over the evil

It is a colorful ceremony parading through the streets of Cusco, celebrating both Catholic and Inca tradition

No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a​ temple worship, splashing water, and street food

In honour of this Catholic Saint,​ Guatemalans perform a traditional indigenous dance

The Lord delights in watching Bolivians trying to outdance one another to please the Gran Poder

A remarkable mixture of pagan and Christian traditions turns into sombre but festive celebration of skull in the city of La Paz

Take a glance of one of the most impressive performances of Cappadocia's best whirling dancers

The most famous and most important holiday in Vietnam that brings lots of joy and happiness to people

This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill

Learn about the legend of La Befana during the National Holiday Epiphany

A little medieval town of Guardia Sanframondi situated about 60 km from Naples, hosts the mystical medieval event every seven years

Deemed world's greatest Easter Week Festival, local celebrations amaze with fervent and colorful ceremonies

Though ecstatic whirling ceremonies might be experienced in many cities of Turkey, the rite's birthplace city of Konya is unmissable one

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

The festival that marks the end of the Buddhist lent is full of celebrations and interesting authentic activities

Streets and roads are empty—the whole country is celebrating Yom Kippur, the holiday of atonement and forgiveness

The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

Crowds of bears dance, growl, roll, die, and then resurrect in the snowy Romanian streets

One of the most important and majestic celebrations in Thailand!

Khmer New Year's Day is the happiest time in Cambodia when people wish each other peace, happiness, and prosperity

Stunning air dancers resemble circus acrobats, but in fact,​ this is a part of Guatemala's ancient Mayan cultural heritage

Have you ever seen gold in the air?

The two-faced and twelve-horned Aya Uma and dancing circles worship sun and nature through ancient Aymara rituals

Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion​ is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

Santorini is the right place to see the most authentic and spiritual Greek traditions

An indigenous ethnic group of Northern Laos displays its colorful festive traditions

Stalls sagging under the loads of appetizing mooncakes mean that the Mid-Autumn Festival is on

The celebration in honour of St. Michael offers spectacular events and fireworks

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

Join colorful pointed hoods processions carrying the Holy Statues through Ibiza Town

Enormous characters set afire to guide ancestors to the other world

You won't see much difference between the day and night, as it will be freezing all the time. But there is a light at the end of a tunnel, oops, sorry, of a cemetry

The lighted kayak procession along the Nyhavn canal is the main highlight of the festival, celebrated with candle parades

Venezuela's tropical Holy Week celebrations will add spirituality to your vacation

A mixture of pagan and Christian traditions, Lomisoba is a colorful insight into Georgian culture

It can be a very calming and peaceful experience to join the Lao people in temples on the first day of Buddhist Lent

The patron saint of Palermo who once saved the city is honored by a grandiose celebration

Ukrainian traditions will keep you full and entertained during the brightest feast of Easter

The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda

According to the Balinese calendar, New Year comes in spring and means "the Day of Silence"

Joining this colorful parade is a great way to get to know Spanish traditions and customs

A pilgrimage visited every year by thousands of believers

This scary demon can frighten even adults, so be sure you are ready to meet Krampus!

An 18th-century Venezuelan tradition became one of the world's most colorful carnivals

In the Myanmar Buddhist tradition boys under the age of twenty have to enter the Buddhist Order

Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge

More than a just a sport, Lelo Burti is a spectacular ritual event

Join thousands of cheerful people in Easter celebrations

A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

A vibrant religious festivity dedicated to the patron of the city of Valencia

Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

The Kachin Manao Festival is a traditional New Year celebration

​You heard of water fights at Songkran, Thailand, and you definitely saw your neighbour's kids splashing water in the summer. But Wet Monday is nothing you have seen so far!

As the clock strikes 6, the townspeople of Guatemala City leave their homes to set the devil on fire

Do not miss the vibrant August holidays in the heart of Spain

Watch dancing demons, try eel espinagades, and have your dog blessed in Mallorca on the Sant Antoni celebrations

Massive celebration in the most beautiful temple of Bagan

The generally Chinese festival Por Tor that is very important to the ethnic Chinese in Thai features plenty of activities and special food

Mexicans indulge in traditional foods and their favourite tequila to show respect​ for their ancestors, leaving a few glasses for the visiting souls

Feed the hungry ghosts in Hong Kong

A traditional tribute to Lord Indra, the protector of Tenganan village

Feel the spirituality of the Japanese Buddhist festival of the Dead

Tamil people of Sri Lanka celebrate the most significant Hindu holiday

Join hundreds of Hindus at the mass pilgrimage during the Maha Shivaratri celebration

Thousands of pagans, Krishnaits, druids and a plentitude of curious wanderers celebrate solstices and equinoxes at the famous Neolithic site

Witness the most famous festival among Nepali women, as they fill the streets of Kathmandu with red colour

Traditional Canarian Romarías welcome everyone to join the celebration full of fun and free food

Burning of the devil and saluting Congo gods—this is one of the most colorful festivals in Cuba

The beautiful ancient tradition of throwing lotus flowers from the banks of the river is one of the most heart-warming in Thailand

A religious fiesta that blends Spanish traditions with African heritage

This is a time of giving charity and alms—two of the five pillars of the Islamic faith

Sucuk, pastirma, börek, kuzu tandır, hünkar beğendi, mantı, güllaç, şerbet, ayran—the list of Ramadan dishes goes on and on

Tens of thousands of Roma people annually gather in Costești to celebrate the Birth of Virgin Mary

Celebrate Christmas with old Slavic traditions

Water dragons, flower boats, and floating candles—all part of this magical festival!

If you see that all the houses and public buildings, parks, and monuments of Myanmar are colorfully illuminated everywhere, you should know that this is the Festival of Lights!

Take part in numerous colorful processions honoring the saint

No matter where you go for Santa Pasqua in Sicily, you'll find a totally unique experience

A Filipino Christmas tradition in anticipation of Christmas

A small village of 1000 residents comes to life with a million of flamboyant pilgrims and their frantic celebration of the Virgin of el Rocío

Immerse yourself in one of the biggest religious gatherings ever

Visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna and discover this ancient Hindu festival

Experience the enchanting sight of bonfires reflecting on the river and the magical evening sky in the Allgau region

A Spanish festival of fire and horses dedicated to St. Anthony

Witness the most extraordinary and spiritual celebration that includes fasting and body piercing

Come to see how Kraków celebrates Easter—some of the local traditions date back to the 16th century

The jolly singers share Christmas joy with everyone

One of the oldest folklore events in Italy takes over the streets of Gubbio in May

The unique festival of Cham ethnic minority group Kate that expresses their respect to the gods by colourful performance

Local festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations

A huge celebration in Northen Chile featuring thousands of dancers and musicians

A busy week packed with more than 30 emotional street processions

An authentic and unique Maya ritual

Festive traditions feature Lent mourning ceremonies, night candle lighting, and colored egg-cracking

One of the most colorful holidays in Puerto Rico is especially anticipated by children

Is it common in your country to celebrate this occasion with a barbeque at the cemetery​?—In Bolivia it is!

On this day, all Nepalese dogs, home-owned and stray, will receive a royal treatment

One of the most famous festivals in the Shan State is the Phaung Daw Oo pagoda festival, which is celebrated for 18 days

The pilgrimage to the most famous place of Marian apparitions

As Christmas to Christians, Diwali is as important to Hindus

Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors with locals of Agra

The day to celebrate Polish heritage in New York City

For New Orleanians, Easter is a special time with more parades!

The week before Easter is of a huge importance and has plenty of interesting traditions to observe in Costa Rica

One of the most spectacular celebrations of Easter happens in the Netherlands!

See the unique annual celebration of the First Nations dedicated to the awakening of nature

A perfect occasion to escape the winter weather and still enjoy the holiday spirit

Join this tradition, which has been celebrated for more than 400 years

Dramatic hooded robes, the smell of wax in the air, and the overall sense of deep mourning ensure a mysterious​ atmosphere

To worship the Water Goddess, people of Do Son district organize the buffalo fighting festival

The most colourful Easter procession in Brazil paves its way along the four-kilometre flower carpet in Ouro Preto

Rio has its holiday not on the day of foundation, but on the day of the patron—St. Sebastian

The religious festival that will amaze you

The festival in northern Thailand celebrates young boys entering monasteries with three days of colorful traditions

A beautiful fishing village holds a unique procession to commemorate victims of the sea

Join local fun festival full of running and oil mess

The image of a parting sea evokes a figure of Moses and the Red Sea, but in the Korean version the miracle happens to a woman at the Yellow Sea

This ceremony helps people to bind one's inner spirits to the body for good health and luck

At Famadihana festival Malagasy families dance with the dead

Among the "saint days" in the Maltese church calendar, the Feast of Saint Paul is one of only a handful that has the status of a national holiday

Colourful religious processions of priests and Chilean cowboys mesmerise street-walkers on their way to the sick

The most award-winning festival of the Philippines

One of the most colourful, cheerful and authentic Cuban Christian celebrations in Holguin

Whoever catches the cross on St. Jordan's Day will be prosperous and healthy throughout the year

To mark the feast, Toronto hosts a huge Passion Play, the world's largest Easter parade, and countless egg hunts

A festival in Goa that is celebrated with lots of joy and fun in a very unique style

Orthodox Easter or "Velikden" is one of the largest and most important holidays in Bulgaria

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: pray, love, and have fun!

On the tenth day of Muharram, every Turkish household is preoccupied with cooking Aşure,—imitating the dish the very Noah once cooked in his ark at the Mount of Ararat

Valencia's close relationship with the sea has contributed to the unique celebration of the Holy Week

A major holiday in Nepal is celebrated with interesting rituals to observe

Don't miss a chance to get a closer look at the religious traditions of India

Exhilarating and scary at the same time, processions of hooded penitents are held all across the island

London's busy Easter weekend features Good Friday performances, grand masses, egg hunts, locally-made sweets, and even an equestrian parade

Tenggerese worshippers bring offerings to the crater of Mount Bromo volcano

Christians all over India celebrate Easter loudly and authentically

Watch this surreal night-time light procession which will throw you back in times of ancient Japan

Feel the spirituality of Crete during the biggest religious holiday in the country

Visit the city during the week of spectacular religious processions and delicious Easter treats

The holy lakes of Tibet are majestic, large, and beautiful and not to be missed!

The full moon celebration is one of the most significant holidays for the Balinese Hindus

The ceremony marks the start of the rice growing season with sacred oxen that plough the field​ across the Royal Palace

Special Romanian Easter rites include painted egg tapping, night vigils, and perfume attacks to bring girls good luck

One of the most important Buddhist festivals gathers pilgrims at the base of a sacred mountain

Discover unique Easter traditions of Cusco, Ayacucho, and Arequipa

This feast celebrated on the last Sunday before Easter is especially important for the Kraków residents

Spiced with local humor, Easter in San Francisco definitely stands out

The period lasting for a month when monks are offered various goods is also known as Thod Kathin or Kathina

Dancing on hot-red coals will definitely become one of your favorite tourist attractions in Bulgaria

The most important Buddhist​ celebration in Laos welcomes its visitors with flowers, music, and wax castles

One of the most notorious festivals in the world, the pig-chopping festival in Nem Thuong raises both approval and criticism (note: violent content)

Enjoy a unique event called "The Brotherhood of the Devils," which is possibly the oldest tradition in Spain

Immerse yourself in Maha Shivaratri—discover overall definition of the Hindu galaxy and honor Lord Shiva with the believers

This unusual Newfoundland dish is typically consumed during Lent and Easter time

Have fun all night long, celebrating the country's most popular holiday

Easter brings in long-standing traditions: baking Easter cakes, painting eggs, and attending a night mass at church

On the examination day, friends and parents gather at school gates to pray for examinees and cheer them up—all want to pass the exam with a perfect score

Visit the biggest Krampuslauf in the Czech Republic

There is no better place to experience Holy Week than the Holy Land, where it all occurred

Krakow Christmas tradition of recreating the nativity scene dates back to the 19th century

Immerse yourself into a strange combination of sadness and happiness

Beautiful religious ceremonies and colorful processions make this time special

This festival is a great opportunity for tourists to learn the many traditions of Bhutan, its cuisine, outdoor activities, and religion

"Three-step, one bow", Dana acts, candlelit procession and other rituals are performed to worship Buddha

A massive yoghurt festival that involves religious and cultural celebrations and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators

The most colorful of all Hindu festivals is visitors' favorite

A large traditional festival in the center of Tokyo

The sweetest Provençal tradition—lei tretze dessèrts

Amazing works of art made from flowers and other greenery decorate the towns around the Canary Islands for only a few days each year. Don't miss a chance to see them

If you're up for something out of the ordinary check out this temple where rats are treated like pets!

Scary rituals of self-flagellation are part of the annual mourning for the Prophet Muhammad's grandson

This is one of the biggest carnivals in Peru, which combines both Christian and prehispanic rituals

The Birthday of Tam Kung is a great chance to experience the rich culture and traditions of modern Hong Kong

This fierce festival of "fire and violence" includes lots of smashing, dedicated to Yasaka Shrine in Ushitsu of Noto Peninsula

The day that marks three most important events in Buddha's life with beautiful ceremonies

Tables will bend under the weight of meat dishes during the four festive days

Half-naked men cross-dressed into Jesus and pregnant women playing Mary—San Francisco's way to celebrate Easter

When the question is where to travel for Easter, the cradle of Christianity is certainly a top destination!

Join locals in one of Ecuador's biggest holidays