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The 20 Best Festivals in the World including Carnival, Dia de los Muertos, Holi, & other cultural, music, & religious festivals.
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- Thaipussam Festival – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Recommended by Victoria at ‘Guide Your Travels’ Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia + India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
- Winter Light-Up Festival – Shirakawago, Japan. Recommended by Chloe at ‘Chloe’s Travelogue’ Where: Shirakawago, Japan. When: Annually on selected Sunday and Monday evenings in January or February: 15, 22, 29 January + 5, 12, 19 February, 2023 | 13, 20, 27 January + 3, 10, 17 February, 2023 | 2024 dates TBC.
- Harbin Ice Festival – China. Where: Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China. When: Annually in December through to February: 17 December 2022 – 28 February 2023 | 20 December 2022 – 28 February 2024.
- Up Helly Aa – Shetland Islands, Scotland. Where: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. When: Annually between January and March, but the largest in Lerwick is held annually on the last Tuesday in January: 31 January, 2023 | 30 January, 2024.
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- Gion Matsuri – Kyoto, Japan – July. Widely considered to be the summer festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri is more than 1000 years old. It all started as a means to appease the gods who wrought chaos by way of fire, floods and earthquakes, but these days, it’s a little more light-hearted and certainly a huge tourist magnet.
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – Sydney, Australia – March. A true celebration of love in all its forms, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has been showering Sydney with a glittering rainbow every March since 1978.
- Songkran – Thailand – April. A water fight on a national scale, Songkran in Thailand is the celebration of the Buddhist New Year. Initially, water played a part in this auspicious day by being poured over statues of Buddha, but these days, the drenching isn’t just reserved for deities and its purpose of purification is applied to everyone who doesn’t take shelter.
- Saint Patrick’s Festival – Dublin, Ireland – March. Sure, Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated anywhere in the world where there is an Irish diaspora (or even just an Irish pub), but if you’re going to get involved, there’s no better place than Dublin.
Mar 12, 2024 · With hundreds of festivals all over the world throughout the year, trying to pick just one can be overwhelming. Use this post as your ultimate guide to the best festivals in the world for 2024 – complete with recommendations from travelers who have experienced and loved each festival.
Each year there are tons of different festivals around the world to choose from, but don’t fret, we’ve got you covered! We’ve crafted a list of the best festivals in the world so you can prioritize and start planning your dream trip sooner.
Sep 14, 2016 · Featuring 26 of the most beautiful, wild and sensual festivals around the world, throughout the year. Decide where your next celebration is!
