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Dia de los Muertos
A Mexican holiday where families honor their deceased loved ones. It is known for its vibrant displays, altars, and sugar skulls.
Galungan
An important Balinese holiday that celebrates the victory of dharma (righteousness) over adharma (evil).
Eid al-Fitr
A Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Obon Festival
A Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors with traditional dance and family reunions.
Day of Vesak
A Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.
Kumbh Mela
A mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river, it is considered to be the largest peaceful gathering in the world.
Songkran
Thai New Year festival known for its iconic water fights which symbolize washing away sins and bad luck.
Mardi Gras
Also known as Fat Tuesday, it is the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.
Feast of San Gennaro
An Italian-American festival in honor of Saint Januarius, the patron saint of Naples, celebrated with religious processions, food, and music.
Holi
A Hindu festival celebrated in the spring known as the 'festival of colors' or the 'festival of love'.
San Fermin
A Spanish festival held in Pamplona, most famous for the running of the bulls.
Up Helly Aa
A series of fire festivals held annually in the Shetland Islands of Scotland to mark the end of the yule season.
La Tomatina
A festival held in the Valencian town of Buñol, Spain, where participants throw tomatoes and get involved in a tomato fight purely for entertainment purposes.
Inti Raymi
A festival in Peru that celebrates the Inca sun god and marks the winter solstice with historical reenactments and processions.
Hanami
The Japanese tradition of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers, especially cherry blossoms in the spring.
Sant Jordi
A Catalan holiday akin to Valentine's Day where people exchange books and roses in honor of Saint George.
Carnival of Venice
A festival held in Venice, Italy, famous for its elaborate masks and costumes, attracting tourists worldwide.
Gion Matsuri
A Japanese festival taking place in Kyoto, celebrated with elaborate floats and traditional clothing.
Diwali
Known as the Festival of Lights, this Hindu festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Midsummer
A celebration of the summer solstice in many European countries, often involving bonfires, dancing, and feasting.
Carnival
A festive season occurring before Lent in many countries, featuring parades, masks, and street parties.
Dia de la Candelaria
A religious holiday in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, celebrating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
Burning Man
An annual event focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada.
Kwanzaa
A week-long African-American and Pan-African festival that celebrates family, community, and culture.
Oktoberfest
A world-famous German festival in Munich, Bavaria, celebrating Bavarian culture and featuring beer tents, traditional foods, and music.
Chinese New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, it marks the beginning of the lunar new year with fireworks, dragon dances, and family reunions.
Panafest
A cultural festival held in Ghana every two years to enhance the ideals of Pan-Africanism and development.
Nowruz
The Persian New Year, celebrated on the vernal equinox, marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.
Yi Peng
A Lanna festival in Northern Thailand involving the release of sky lanterns to make merit.
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