Festivals
La Tomatina, Spain
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, near Valencia in Spain. Thousands of people make their…
Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. The celebrations are enjoyed for…
Mid-Autumn Festival, China
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Traditionally, the Chinese…
Tet Trung Thu, Vietnam
Tet Trung Thu, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Children's Moon Festival, is a significant Vietnamese celebration. It is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and activities such as…
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a 16-18 day festival held annually in late September to early October in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is the world's largest fair. Other cities around the world hold…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, US
For nine days in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the skies with hundreds of balloons.
Double Ninth Festival, China
The Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival. It is a day to pay respects to ancestors, climb mountains, and participate in outdoor activities…
Dussehra
Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. This Indian holiday takes place on the 10th day of the seventh month according to the Hindu…
Diwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
Pushkar Camel Fair
The Pushkar Camel Fair, or Pushkar Mela, is an annual 14-day Hindu festival and one of the largest and most popular festivals in India. Camel trading and religious rituals are the main…