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Christmas Markets in Prague

late November–early January Event

Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Firefly Festivals (Hotaru Matsuri)

late May–mid-July Event

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)

May 25 Event

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

Inti Raymi Festival

June 24 Event

This ancient religious ritual survived till today and represents the most famous festival in Cusco

Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival

June 4–6, 2023 Event

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

Warachikuy

September 15, 2024 Event

Inspiring event when young sons of the Incas show their strength and overcome different trials by fire

La Fiesta Grande de Andacollo

December 23–December 27 Event

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

Cherry Blossoms in Japan

late March–late April Nature

The first week of April is the best chance to see Japanese cherry trees in full bloom!

Loy Krathong

November 15, 2024 Event

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)

April 13–April 15 Event

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

Hawaiki Nui Va'a

November 2–3, 2024 Event

The annual event is a great opportunity to experience a canoe competition, as well as other performances that come along

Indigenous New Year or We Tripantu

June 24 Event

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

Lavender Fields in Bloom

June–August Nature

One of the first things that come to mind when you think of Provence is a magnificent lavender field

Wildebeest Migration in Kenya

August–October Nature

Witness one of the greatest miracles of the world

Onbashira

April–May 2028 Event

A deadly festival of log riding that attracts more than half a million people

Exploring Tusheti

June–mid-October Activity

Tusheti is one of the most picturesque high-mountain hidden gems of Georgia

La Sciuta di San Sebastiano

August 10 Event

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

Tarragona Human Towers Competition

October 5–6, 2024 Event

A spectacular competition of building human towers - something to be seen only in Catalonia

Oruro Carnaval

February 22–March 4, 2025 Event

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

Christmas Holidays in Cusco

December 24–December 25 Event

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

Bore Tide

March | September Activity

A unique natural phenomenon that offers great opportunities to surfers and kayakers

Fantasia (Tbourida)

June | July | September 30–October 6, 2024 Event

Witness the traditional Moroccan horsemanship spectacle

Virgen del Carmen

July 15–July 18 Event

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

Synchronous Fireflies

mid-May–mid-July Nature

Although thousands of firefly species live around the world, there are not that many places where you can observe such magic

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri

September 14–15, 2024 Event

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

Cambodian Water Festival or Bon Om Touk

November 14-16, 2024 Event

One of the most authentic festivals in Cambodia that attracts several millions people each year and marks a unique natural phenomenon—the reversing flow between the Tonle Sap Lake and the Mekong River

Alkmaar Cheese Market

March 29–September 27, 2024 (on every Friday and additional on Tuesday in July and August) Activity

No country is as famous with its cheese as the Netherlands is! Don't miss your chance to try out all the different cheeses available regionally in one place now

The Burry Man

August 9, 2024 Event

Follow the Burry Man throughout the streets of Queensferry as he drinks whisky and spreads good luck

Fuji Shibazakura

April 13–May 26, 2024 Event

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

Easter Explosion of the Cart (Lo Scoppio del Carro)

April 20, 2025 Event

Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

Ballooning Сhallenge

all year round Activity

Take one of the balloon flights and watch Cappadocia's magnificent scenery from heights

Rugby Haka

mid-February–early August Activity

New Zealand rugby players keep spectators electrified during the entire match starting with vigorous haka cries

Busójárás

February 27–March 4, 2025 Event

The 500-year-old​ traditions with bonfires and parades of fearsome monsters unfold on the bank of the Danube, making one of the strangest and most unforgettable events in Hungary

Vogalonga

June 8, 2025 Event

Get out and participate in one of the largest boat races in Venice

Plum (Ume) Blossom

February–March Nature

The beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring

Vesak Festival

May 23–24, 2024 Event

Both religious and cultural, the festival adorns the country

Tradition or Savagery? Grindadráp!

June–October Activity

The national hunting and eating of the pilot whales for many people may seem an oddity, but for Faroese this has been a long time tradition

Pchum Ben or Ancestors' Day

October 1–3, 2024 Event

On this holy day, ask any local to bring you to the Pagoda, and you will take part in the spiritual Buddhist ritual

Wine Season

September–November Food

Witness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous​ wine regions

L'Escalade​

December 13–15, 2024 Event

Don't miss this original and colourful Swiss celebration in Geneva

Thaipusam

February 11, 2025 Event

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

World Reindeer Racing Championship

February 3–9, 2025 | April 12–21, 2025 Event

Enjoy a truly unique and often hilarious experience at the Reindeer Racing Championship

Loughcrew Equinox

March 20–March 21 | September 21–September 22 Event

The ancient tombs of Loughcrew are aligned perfectly with equinox sunrise​ and have been a sacred place for Gaelic culture, especially during this occasion

Rørosmartnan or Røros Fair

February 18-22, 2025 Event

This ancient Scandinavian market is recreated in this special UNESCO world heritage site

Festa del Redentore in Venice

July 20-21, 2024 Event

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

Cuecas Mil

September 18 Activity

This is the only occasion to see a thousand Chilean national dances at one spectacle

Ger Camping

May–September Activity

Instead of the usual hotel, Mongolia offers something unique and authentic—traditional nomadic ger camping

Hollandse Nieuwe Herring

May–July Food

Not every herring can be called Hollandse Nieuwe. Check the reason why this one gets the special name!

Fur Rondy

February 20–March 2, 2025 Event

Run, Rudolph, run! This festival in Alaska offers a unique blend of winter fun and Alaskan tradition

Secret Cave Raves

all year round Event

Only a truly patient explorer can find the secret cave party

New Year Celebrations in Vágur

December 31–January 01 Event

The festivities involve throwing torches on the wooden boats, carrying flags, putting up the gates, and singing

Watching Puffins

April–early August Nature

Set off for your birdwatching journey across Ireland to spot puffins on the coast

Geneseo Airshow

July 13-14, 2024 Event

Enjoy a jaw-dropping show at this unique drive-in event

Hiking and Trekking

May–September Activity

Sweden is a great destination for hiking with tons of variety

Bous a la Mar in Denia

July 6–14, 2024 Event

Are you brave enough to lure a bull into the sea?

The Ba' Game

December 25 | January 1 Event

When charged up Uppies and Doonies fight for the leather trophy ball, the townspeople protect their dwellings with wooden barricades

Holi Festival

March 13-14, 2025 Event

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

Makha Bucha Day

February 12, 2025 Event

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

Fruits Season

December–March Food

Fruit lovers, prepare for the time of your life

Goats of Souss Valley

June Nature

The most hilarious and astonishing thing you might see in Morocco is the goat trees

Holy Week (Semana Santa) & Easter

April 13–20, 2025 Event

Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods

Ear-Shooting Festival (Mala-Ta-Ngia) of Bunun Tribe

late April-early May Event

Feel the spirit of the Bunon tribe during an interesting aboriginal ritual

Laufskálarétt

September 27–28, 2024 Event

Watch a great celebration of local communities, when hundreds of wild horses return to farm homes in the fall

Huhu Grub

November–March Food

When Huhu beetle larvae are eaten with closed eyes, they may be easily confused with buttery chicken

Waitangi Day

February 6 Event

Festivities introduce Māori culture, highlighting traditional underground oven cooking and tribal customs

Qiantang River Tidal Bore

September 20, 2024 Nature

World's biggest tidal wave may easily sweep you into the river, and viewing platforms don't always guarantee your safety

Polyphonic Song Festival

September 10-14, 2024 Event

A music festival which represents Corsica's cultural identity

Hadaka Matsuri

February 15, 2025 Event

Finally being nude brings some luck and fortune at this festival!

Skåne Yellow Spring

May Nature

Skåne is Sweden's southern region which boasts endless yellow fields among typical red houses

Burning of the Clavie

January 11 Event

This Pagan feast may be erased from Gregorian calendar, but not from people'​s minds

Meditation during Buddhist Holidays

October–July Activity

Calm your mind and practice wholesome meditation in a Lao Buddhist temple

Cow Racing Festival

September 8, 2024 Event

Marking the last day of Khmer year, the festival is dedicated to ancestors and is a mix of solemn peaceful celebration and full of adrenaline festive activities

Eel Fishing

November–mid-April Activity

In order to attract eels, Japanese fishermen use an interesting technique. Check it out for yourself!

Pi Mai or Songkran—Lao New Year & Water Festival

April 13–16, 2025 Event

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

Cusco Carnival

February 27–March 16, 2025 Event

For those who like crowded and chaotic places with music, dance, and other interesting activities, the right time to visit Peru is during the Carnival

Eis-zwei-Geissebei (Sausage Tossing)

March 4, 2025 Event

An old pre-Carnival tradition from Rapperswil, near Lake Zurich

Trekking and Volcano Climbing

November–April Activity

The most impressive and challenging hiking trails wind up and down Guatemala's active volcanoes

Coffee Harvest

December–March (harvest) | February 2–4 (celebration) Food

There is never too much coffee. Indulge in Guatemala's best during the harvest festivities

The Army of Ducks

January–March Activity

If you think ducks can't work in the wine-making business, visit South Africa and see for yourself

Great New Zealand Muster

April 6, 2024 Event

It means hundreds of fluffy sheep running along the street of Te Kuiti, the world's shearing capital

Omed-Omedan

March 30, 2025 Event

The kissing festival for the singles

Aloha Festivals

September 7, 2024 | September 21, 2024 | September 28, 2024 Event

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

Els Enfarinats

December 28 Event

Every year, the town of Ibi is seized by frantic soldiers who reestablish new justice with flour bombs, eggs, and firecrackers

Metropolitan Opera in the Parks

June 18, 2024 Event

Beautiful opera music in the relaxed atmosphere during the Summer Recital Series

Festival de Barriletes Gigantes or Day of the Dead Kite Festival

November 1, 2024 Event

Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead

Tet or Lunar New Year

January 22–February 12, 2025 Event

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

Fiesta de Santo Tomás

December 13–December 21 Event

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

Austin Celtic Festival

November 2–3, 2024 Event

Grab a checkered skirt and head for the Celtic Festival—tradition and lots of fun for the whole family

Dervish Dancing Performance

all year round Activity

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

Songpyeon

September 16–18, 2024 Food

Chuseok, or the Korean Thanksgiving, will not be complete without traditional Songpyeon, Korea's special rice cakes

Merrie Monarch Festival

April 20–26, 2025 Event

One of the most colorful cultural events in Hawaii held to honor King David Kalakaua

Fiesta De Las Cruces

May 3 Event

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

Räbechilbi: Gourd-Lantern Parade in Richterswil

November 9, 2024 Event

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

Day of the Skulls, or Día de las Ñatitas

November 8 Event

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

Dry Fish Rack

March–May Food

Plenty of unsalted cod is dried by cold spring winds and almost freezing temperatures on huge wooden racks

Kanamara Matsuri

April 7, 2024 Event

An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!

Corpus Christi

June 19, 2025 Event

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

Pétanque World Championship (Mondial La Marseillaise à Pétanque)

June 30-July 3, 2024 Event

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

Epiphany and La Befana

January 6 Event

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

Venaco Cheese Fair or A Fiera di u Casgiu

May 4–5, 2024 Event

Discover Corsican cheese traditions!

Nalukataq, Whaling Festival in Barrow

late June Event

It is perhaps the most authentic Native American event in Alaska. People there still preserve their old traditions

Cowal Highland Gathering

August 29-31, 2024 Event

At Highland dances, Scottish boys and girls perform in national costumes dancing to the traditional sounds of the hornpipe

Fall Stinko Ginkgo

October–December Nature

Yellow fruit of ancient ginkgo trees: aromatic or stinky – you are to decide

Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua

April 13–20, 2025 Event

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

Bali Kite Festival

July 29–31, 2022 Event

The kite festival that sends a message to the Hindu gods

Festa des Vermar or Grape Harvest Festival

September 27–29, 2024 Event

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Paucartambo Festival

July 15–July 18 Event

Learn about Peruvian history, pay respect to the dead, honor the Virgin, and try not to lose your head in the craziness of this event

Changing of the Guard

May–September Event

A guard in an iconic scarlet tunic and bearskin hat must always be on alert to protect the King, so the changing of the guard is a vital tradition

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

March 8, 2025 Event

Beetle larvae, baby fish with their guts intact, and lamb testicles promise an unforgettable culinary adventure for daring food enthusiasts

Try a Guinea Pig or Cuy

December 24 Food

An offer of a guinea pig plate is the highest privilege in Bolivia, and refusal is unacceptable!

Longsheng (Longji) Rice Terraces

mid-April–mid-November Nature

It took hundreds of years to construct a mountain of rice terraces which today reaches up to 900 m above sea level

Gold Panning

May–September Activity

Alaskan lands remember the times of the great Gold Rush. Moreover, there is still a chance to get some gold! Are you ready to face this challenge?

Shamanism

June 20–June 22 Activity

Professional shamans will connect you with spirits, but listen carefully as maybe your ancestors are trying to tell you something

Body Board Down the Sand Dunes

November–April Activity

It's like snowboarding, surfing and sledging, yet without snow, water or sledges, just sand dunes and a dose of adrenaline

Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

February 8, 2025 | February 12, 2025 Event

An unforgettable Taiwanese tradition in which thousands of bright lanterns light up the Pingxi sky!

York Christmas Market

mid-November–late December Event

We're happy to present to you one of the most magical Christmas markets in the world

Phuket Vegetarian Festival, or Nine Emperor Gods Festival

October 15–23, 2024 Event

One of the most notorious festivals in Thailand that does not have that much common with vegetarianism

Ohinata no Hitoboshi or Fire Ring Festival

August 14–August 15 Event

The beautiful mystic sight of spinning fire rings is an unforgettable experience

Chameleons

August–November Nature

Have you seen how chameleon changes colours? The world's smallest species is found only in Madagascar

Yom Kippur

October 11-12, 2024 Event

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

Carro Matto—New Wine Feast

September 28, 2024 Event

Florentines salute “crazy cart” carrying the first 2000 bottles of new wine with much ceremonial

Wash an Elephant

April–October Activity

Wash an elephant in a waterfall, deep in a beautiful jungle. This area is considered as the largest indigenous region in Cambodia; however it may change soon due to the tourism expansion

Zao Fox Village

March–October Nature

Around 200 fluffy residents of this village enjoy its diverse infrastructure with fox hotels as an alternative to fox houses, also fox feeding area, and even fox shrine—everything to cater their needs

Winter in Bukovel

November–March Activity

The largest ski resort in Eastern Europe has everything for a perfect holiday

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 Event

Bring your amigos and enjoy the fiesta with some Mexican flavor. There will be fresh margaritas, and mariachi music—a true Mexican festival in NYC!

Zulu Reed Dance

late August–early September Event

Tens of thousands of bare-breasted maidens dance and sing, bringing reeds to their King

Boun Bang Fai or Rocket Festival

May Event

For just the right amount of rain try the Lao way and send off a rocket to the god of rain

Burns Night Celebrations

January 25 Event

Scotsmen respect their national poet and commemorate his legacy by cooking his favorite meal on his birthday

Baby Turtle Release

July–mid-November (Atlantic Coast) | December–March (Pacific Coast) Nature

Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Traditional Fishing with Nego-Chin Boats

July 16, 2023 Event

The people in Provence are very protective of their traditions and this annual event is a good examp​le​

New Year Bears

December 31–January 1 Event

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

Fiestas del Charco

September 11 Event

Enjoy the unforgettable emotions of this day full of fun. This fiesta of joy is one must-visit during your Canary vacations

Texas SandFest in Port Aransas

April 25-27, 2025 Event

One of the largest beach festivals in Texas welcomes everyone to get dirty and play in the sand and create beautiful sculptures

Rice Harvest Season

September–October Food

The mountainous district Mu Cang Chai is located at 1,000 meters above the sea level and offers some spectacular scenery during the rice harvest season

Bökh Wrestling

early July Event

The traditional sport favored by Genghis Khan himself, is a must for every Mongolian

Westman Islands Camping Festival (Þjóðhátíð)

August 2–4, 2024 Event

A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance

Stilt Fishing

June–mid-July | late October–mid-December Activity

Once this kind of fishing was a necessity, now it is fading away

Fiesta de la Cruz

May 03 (first weekend of May) Event

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

Fiesta San Antonio

April 16–26, 2026 Event

A huge Fiesta, lasting for​ 10 days, is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of San Antonio

Mayan Pole Flyer Dancing or El Baile del Palo Volador

July 26 | August 15 | December 13–December 21 Event

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

Inti Raymi or Aymara New Year

June 21 Event

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

Paro Tshechu

April 8-12, 2025 Event

This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music

The Long Night of Museums

May 18, 2024 Event

A perfect opportunity to visit the great museums of Provence for free

Speedy Turtles

September–February Nature

Watching recently-hatched baby turtles "rushing" towards the sea is adorable and affordable for everyone

Long Grove Apple Fest

September 20–22, 2024 Event

Celebrate the beauty of fall at this annual apple festival!

Khmer New Year's Day

April 13–April 16 Event

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

Coffee Picking Season

December–March Food

The coffee grown in Panama has a magnificent taste due to the mixture of different cultures

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri

mid-August Event

Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity

Tapati Rapa Nui

February 1–14, 2025 Event

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

Bamboo Train or Norry

May–October Activity

Ride the rails on a bamboo train

Rijeka Carnival

January 17–March 5, 2025 Event

Winter holiday season in Rijeka is highlighted by the biggest carnival in Croatia with costumed parades and performances, lots of music and dancing

Cacao Harvest Season

April–August Activity

Enjoy the process of making one of the sweetest things in the world - from cacao beans to chocolate

Q’eswachaka Bridge Weaving

June Activity

This Inca bridge is a connection between the past and the present, and its renovation is a real tradition for locals

Marathon de Paris

April 13, 2025 Event

It's not just about running beside world-famous monuments—music, cheese, and wine tasting wait en route too

Local Tribes

May–October Activity

Visit indigenous people in the rural areas

Visiting Tsaatan Tribe

mid-June–mid-August Activity

Meet the reindeer nomads during their short-lasting stay out of the taiga's deep forests

Palín

January 6 Activity

The first Chilean sport introduced by an indigenous nation partially resembles hockey

Royal Gun Salutes

February 6 | April 21 | June 2 | June 10 | November 14 Event

Gun salutes mark special occasions in London often associated with the Royal Family

Holi Festival

March 13–14, 2025 Event

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

Tobacco Harvest

March–April Activity

Get world's finest cigars from the very heart of world's tobacco industry

Chonburi Buffalo Racing

October 17, 2024 Event

The event to apreciate the hard work of buffaloes is full of adrenaline and competitions

Cormorant Fishing

May 11–October 15 Activity

One of the oldest fishing traditions in the world, Ukai fishing is a fascinating practice. Check out just how it's done!

Hmong New Year

December–January Event

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

Día de Los Muertos

October 31–November 1 Event

This colourful celebration is prepared especially for the immortal souls that come down to earth to join the living on this spec​ial day

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland

March 15–17, 2025 Event

Explore the top five Irish cities to celebrate St. Paddy's

Madeira Classic Car Rally (Volta a Madeira)

June 28–30, 2024 Event

Classic rally for old cars' fans

New Orleans Red Dress Run

August 10, 2024 Event

A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

Deepavali: The Festival of Lights

October 31, 2024 Event

Full of joy Little India overwhelms with bright decorations, thousands of lights and typical Indian treats

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14–15, 2025 Event

Wear your best green attire and attend St. Patrick’s Day Parade to feel the spirit of San Francisco’s Irish community

Common Ridings on the Scottish Borders

May–August Event

Though today there is no need to protect the Scottish borders, the Scots still celebrate their centuries-old traditions and history

Flea Markets

all year round Activity

Punk fashion, vintage watches, and 18th-century​ cups are waiting for their new owners

Thimphu Tshechu

October 2-4, 2025 Event

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

El Caganer

December Activity

An unusual Catalan tradition—a defecating man in a nativity scene

Fête du Costume in Arles

July 6, 2025 Event

What could be better than lovely Arlesian women dressed in gorgeous costumes walking the streets of beautiful Arles?

All Souls Weekend in Tucson

November 1–3, 2024 Event

Join the massive procession and colorful celebration to remember the dead

Salmon Run

early to mid-October (the next dominant year is 2026) Nature

Every four years, sometime in October, millions of migrating sockeye salmon paint the Adams River scarlet-red

Krasna Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve)

January 13 Event

A bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village

Royal Ploughing Day

May 26, 2024 Event

Take part in the nationwide future forecast on harvest, weather, and epidemics during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone Tours

March–May | September–November Activity

Extremely high levels of radioactivity don't scare off curious tourists who come to discover the ghost city of Prypiat

Kandy Esala Perahera

August 10-20, 2024 Event

Celebrated to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy

Akutaq

July–August Food

Berries mixed with dried fish, walrus tallow, and reindeer fat—sounds strange? Alaskans don’t think so

Guelaguetza Festival

July 22–29, 2024 Event

The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

Les Bravades de Fréjus

April 20–22, 2024 Event

A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

Shigmo Festival (Shigmotsav)

March 15–29, 2025 Event

Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

Kaapse Klopse

January 2–4 Event

The post-New Year celebration of the original value is a traditionally big event for Cape Town

St Anthony Feast in Boston

August 22-25, 2024 Event

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

Octopus Season

August–October Food

Santorini boasts to be a seafood destination, and offers octopus dishes with its own unique flavour

Wine Fight (La Batalla del Vino)

June 29, 2025 Event

Red wine seems to be flowing in the veins of locals in Haro. Once a year it also fills up the streets of the town—at the exuberant battle of wine

Lomisoba

June 26, 2024 Event

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

Festival of Sant Joan

June 23–24, 2024 Event

Traditional festivals are not numerous on Ibiza, so the fiery summer welcoming is not to be missed

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

October 31–November 2 Event

Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

Wan Ok Phansa

October 17, 2024 Event

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

Quema del Diablo or Burning the Devil

December 7 Event

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

Húsvéti Locsolkodás (or Wet Monday)

April 21, 2025 Event

'I was walking in a green forest, I saw a blue violet, it had started to wilt, may I sprinkle it?' – this is what the men ask the women on this holiday before sprinkling them with water

Easter Parade & Easter Bonnet Festival

April 20, 2025 Event

One of the best Easter traditions in the Big Apple, where New Yorkers show off their creativity

Serra da Estrela Cheese

November–March Food

Try traditional and internationally recognised sheep cheese

La Corda de Paterna

August 25, 2024 Event

This magnificent half an hour spectacle in the sky will be an event you'll always remember

Ivrea Battle of the Oranges

March 2-4, 2025 Event

This celebration of freedom costs 500,000 kilos of fruit and, probably, as many orange-sized bruises, but locals know it's worth the price

Exploring the Mayan Ruins

September–May Activity

You will surely want to discover these amusing pieces of millennial Mayan architechture

Festa da Iemanjá

August 15 | December 31 | February 2 Event

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

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