Traditions

Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

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

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

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

The best way to get into the festive spirit is to visit a Christmas market—the vendors seem to be aware of the deepest desires of your Christmas heart

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

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

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

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

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

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

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

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

Witness one of the greatest miracles of the world

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

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

The magical beauty of Slovenia guarantees that you will have the best Christmas ever!

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

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

Open an Advent calendar's window and welcome Christmas with Hungarians

Witness the traditional Moroccan horsemanship spectacle

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

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

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

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

Get into the holiday spirit surrounded by famous landmarks

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

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

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

The main squares of Polish cities turn magical in the winter

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

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

Lots of entertainment and delicious food from all over Italy

Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere and check out traditional Irish gifts

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

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

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

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

Explore some of the coziest festive fairs in Germany

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

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

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

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

Both religious and cultural, the festival adorns the country

The Netherlands Christmas markets are about to impress you with the variety of festive stalls and dazzling lights

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

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

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

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

Only a truly patient explorer can find the secret cave party

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

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

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

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

A month-long celebration of the blooming season

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

The unique style of Madrid Christmas markets will make your holidays in the Spanish capital memorable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feel the beauty of traditional ceremonies and taste delicious foods

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

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

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

Soak up the merry and bright vibes of Christmas in Stockholm

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

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

A music festival which represents Corsica's cultural identity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of winter holidays and savor mouth-watering Belgian delicacies

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

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

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

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

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

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

The kissing festival for the singles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reykjavik Christmas markets draw the attention of many tourists thanks to their fairytale atmosphere

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

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

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

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

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

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

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

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

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

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?

Discover Corsican cheese traditions!

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

Those looking for romance will find it in the lake plateau of the Middle Atlas Mountains

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

The kite festival that sends a message to the Hindu gods

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

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

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

Even without snow, the holiday season brings magic to Seville's Christmas markets

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

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

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

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

Some of the best holiday food and entertainment in North Germany

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

Enjoy holiday shopping, Tuscan food, and a festive atmosphere

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

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

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

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

Enjoy Christmas shopping and Advent events in the most romantic setting worldwide!

A single-day romantic fair in one of the world's most photographed towns!

The Big Round-Up. An event that takes place in the countryside and, as unusual as it sounds, includes sheep and romance

Both interesting to those who are looking for bargains or local culture and lifestyle

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

Swedish Christmas markets convey heart-melting Scandinavian holiday traditions

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

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

Bag a unique holiday gift at one of the most visited festive fairs in Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate the beauty of fall at this annual apple festival!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alsace, Aquitaine and the French Riviera have their beautiful Christmas traditions

Step into a world where holiday traditions meet modern festivity, all wrapped in the magic of the season

The fairytale Christmas market you won't forget

A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

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

Celebrate the arrival of summer in Scotland with music, bonfires, and uninhibited behaviour

Experience the best-in-class Christmas shopping in the city of Glasgow

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

The folk tunes and floats in Mergellina

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

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

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

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

Ride the rails on a bamboo train

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

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

Visit indigenous people in the rural areas

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

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

Check out traditional Gaelic ball-sport at the football pitch but with a hockey stick in hands

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

Japanese Lantern Festivals, where people commemorate the souls of the dead, is the second most essential event in the country after New Year's Eve.

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

Watch a small sleepy seaside town of Saintes Maries de la Mer turns into a noisy and wild carnival with Gypsy dancing and music

An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

Don't miss one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world

Lots of music and rakija at the craziest brass festival in the world

These fast and small jewels make for a first-rate backyard birdwatching

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

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

Feel the tropical vibe of this celebration, held on a beautiful Caribbean island

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

Have you ever seen fish block traffic? Such phenomenon is not unusual in Washington

Embrace fall splendor at this much-anticipated event