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Diwali
A Hindu festival of lights celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar. It is celebrated in India.
Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
World's largest carnival featuring samba parades, extravagant costumes, and lively music. Celebrated in Brazil.
Oktoberfest
The world's largest Volksfest combining a beer festival and a travelling funfair. Celebrated in Munich, Germany.
Mardi Gras
Known as Fat Tuesday, it's a day of celebration before the fasting season of Lent. Celebrated in New Orleans, USA.
La Tomatina
An annual festival where participants throw tomatoes at each other. Celebrated in Buñol, Spain.
Burning Man
A week-long event dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. Celebrated in Nevada, USA.
Chinese New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, it marks the beginning of a new year on the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated in China and globally.
Day of the Dead
A multi-day holiday focusing on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember those who have died. Celebrated in Mexico.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The world's largest arts festival, with thousands of performers and shows of all kinds. Celebrated in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Glastonbury Festival
A five-day festival of contemporary performing arts, especially known for live music. Celebrated in Somerset, England.
Holi
Hindu festival celebrating spring, love, and new life. Known for the throwing of colored powder. Celebrated in India and Nepal.
Cannes Film Festival
Prestigious film festival previewing new films of all genres. Celebrated in Cannes, France.
Running of the Bulls
Part of the San Fermin festival featuring a daily bullrun where bulls chase people through the streets. Celebrated in Pamplona, Spain.
Songkran Festival
Thai New Year marked by throwing water as part of a cleansing ritual to welcome the new year. Celebrated in Thailand.
Kumbh Mela
A Hindu pilgrimage of faith where participants bathe in a sacred river. Celebrated in rotating locations across India.
Venice Biennale
An international cultural festival promoting new artistic trends. Celebrated in Venice, Italy.
Exit Festival
A summer music festival founded in 2000 by student activists. Celebrated in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The largest hot air balloon festival in the world featuring over 500 balloons. Celebrated in Albuquerque, USA.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
A festival known for its stunning ice sculptures and winter activities. Celebrated in Harbin, China.
The Pushkar Fair
One of India's largest camel, horse, and cattle fairs, also featuring a religious pilgrimage. Celebrated in Pushkar, India.
Sanfermines
An eight-day festival celebrating San Fermin, incorporates the famous Running of the Bulls event. Celebrated in Pamplona, Spain.
Notting Hill Carnival
An annual Caribbean festival that has been taking place since 1966. It is one of the world's largest street festivals. Celebrated in London, UK.
Loy Krathong
The Thai 'festival of lights' where people float baskets (Krathongs) on rivers to honor the water spirits. Celebrated in Thailand.
Ultra Music Festival
An annual outdoor electronic music festival that occurs across three days. Celebrated in Miami, USA.
Rock in Rio
A recurring music festival originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has since become a global event.
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