Traditions

National Puerto Rican Day Parade
One of the largest cultural celebrations in the U.S.

The 9th Avenue International Food Festival
Try out some of the best food Hell's Kitchen can offer

Toronto Ukrainian Festival
The largest Ukrainian Festival in North America

Sambra Oilor & Osâmbritul Oilor
Taking sheep up or bringing them down from the mountains is a great occasion to celebrate folk traditions in a hillside village

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

Cow Racing Festival
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

Apatani Tribal Village of Ziro
The fascinating tribe has preserved traditions and way of life

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

Dashain Festival
One of the most important Hindu festivals in Nepal, Dashain is all about community building, worshipping, and marvelous traditions

Bhagoria Mela (Haat Festival)
That very moment when the children themselves decide whom to marry

Wash an Elephant
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

Baliem Valley Festival
Witness one of the most spectacular cultural events in the world and taste the life in Papua New Guinea

Krasna Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s Eve)
A bizarre pagan show with straw bears, gypsies, and evil spirits occurs every winter in a small Bukovyna village

Miao Sisters' Meal Festival
Feel the warmth of hearts during this Asian Valentine's day

Festival of the Diablitos
One of the most authentic festivals, it's dedicated to the victory of Boruca tribe over Spanish invadors

East Harlem Giglio Feast
Immerse yourself in Italian culture dancing with the giant Giglio through the streets of Manhattan

Fire Dancing Festival
A performance dedicated to the Fire and Water gods includes dancing in the fire and giving offerings

Eating Iguanas
What can be more bizarre than the ancient traditions? Only the ancient traditional cuisine choices

Danakil Depression
Visit the 'Mars on Earth' at the meeting point of three tectonic plates in northeastern Ethiopia

Longboat Ride and Longhouse Overnight
Spend a few nights with an indigenous community to learn the cultural roots of many cultures of Southeast Asia

Kumpanjija Performance
See a unique historical dance on Korcula Island with sword fights

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

Baok Chambab
Ancient Khmer Cambodian martial art

Northwest Folklife Festival
A huge open-air festival with free admission held at Seattle Center

Cap Go Meh (Tatung)
People dance, jump, sing, pierce their skin, and experience trance. You can join them or you can just stand aside and watch

Teej Festival (Festival of Swings)
The celebration of women that marks the beginning of monsoon season

Gawai Dayak (Hari Gawai)
A vibrant Dayak ethnic festival, marking the end of the harvest season in Sarawak, Malaysia and West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Tsagaan Sar
The Lunar New Year feast provides a great occasion to truly indulge in meat dumplings, just hope that the thaw does not spoil all the food stored outside

San Gennaro Feast
Witness Italian heritage celebrations and traditions in Las Vegas and now South Florida!

Jurjevanje Folklore Festival
Check out the Jurjevanje festival in Črnomelj for an incredibly fresh experience of traditional music

Red Turtle Sweet for Hungry Ghost
The festival of Hungry Ghost aims to feed all the hungry ancestors as a way to show them how strong they are respected. Typical gift and taste of the holiday is a red turtle cake

Gong Making in Sabah & Matunggong Gong Festival
Some tribes are distinct with dances, some with hunting, and the Rungus community has mastered its skills in making gongs

Columbus Greek Festival
The most tasty and merry ethnic festival of Columbus

Chinese New Year
Celebrated by millions of Chinese Indonesians this holiday brings lots of color and joy

Kansas City Irish Fest
One of the best Irish Festivals of the Midwest

Gathia Mangal (Ghanta Karn)
A Newar festival that celebrates the expulsion of the demons from the country

Yennayer, Amazigh (Berber) New Year
Celebrate the national holiday of the indigenous people of Morocco