As most of you guys must be knowing, or if not, one of the largest festivals of India, Holi, is right around the corner. We thought it would be fun to tell you about some of the most entertaining festivals that are celebrated around the world and have left travellers around the world in awe.
1. Holi, The Festival Of Colours-
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Holi is one of the holiest festivals celebrated by the Hindus all over the world. The most popular legends associated with this festival suggest the victory of good over evil along with the end of winter and the start of warmer days.
For celebrating, a raging bonfire is worshipped as Hindus perform holy rituals before it. This day is called Holika Dahan. The following day is called Dhulandi, the most anticipated day by Indians all around the world. On the second day, people celebrate by wilding colouring each other with Gulal, and sometimes, stronger colours. They fill water balloons and water guns and soak each other in different vibrant colours.
2. Snow & Ice Festival-
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The Snow & Ice Festival is a month-long festival celebrated in Harbin, China, starting officially on January 5th of each year.
The people of Harbin make the most of the bitterly cold winds that blow over from Siberia by celebrating this festival for a whole month.
Being the most extensive snow and ice festival in the world, the Harbin festival features the most stunning ice sculptures and carvings made from large (2-3 foot) blocks of ice. These sculptures are open to public viewing at night where these sculptures are illuminated with beautiful lights, a feast for your eyes.
3. Carnival-
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Carnival (Portuguese- CARNAVAL) is celebrated every year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after Lent. It also marks the end of the excruciatingly hot summer that Brazil bakes in, every year.
The Carnaval is recognised as the biggest carnival in the world, attracting more than 3 million attendees, over half a million of them being visitors from around the world.
It is arguably, the wildest party of the year in Brazil, where a lot of Samba schools participate wearing the most colourful and extravagant costumes coupled with lively music, to win the competitions held. The Samba schools are the main attraction in the Carnival other than the enormous parades.
4. Tomorrowland-
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Tomorrowland is the most roaring electronic music festival held every year in Boom, Belgium. It has quickly grown to be the most notable music festivals of the year and the tickets to the same sell out in just a few minutes of opening for sale.
It stretches over the weekend and allows only adults, that is the people of the age 18 or above. You'd be required to show an id proof upon arrival.
Aside from the fantastic music, the incredible art installations at the festival would leave you speechless. This festival is, undoubtedly, the most sought-after festival for the music lovers around the world.
5. La Tomatina-
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La Tomatina is a festival celebrated in the Valencian town of Buñol in Spain, purely for entertainment purposes, with no religious or historical ties attached to it.
It's a festival that involves throwing squashed tomatoes at each other relentlessly, an extravaganza by all means. It was banned in Spain for quite a while following the protests against it, but as it started garnering the interest of travellers from around the world, it was declared as Festivity of International Tourist Interest by the tourism authorities.
So, these are some the most fun, and exciting festivals celebrated around the world to commemorate different purposes and serve different cultural significances. Which of these have you guys been to? Make sure to tell us about them in the comments below!