15of the best festivals in the world

 

Get acquainted with the best festivals in the world

As you know, a set of religious customs and beliefs of the people often lead to the emergence of tourist attractions in every city and country. Meanwhile, there are many famous festivals around the world, and many people travel to their venues every year to hold them. These festivals are accompanied by more enthusiasm with the presence of the people and also provide extraordinary economic income for the destination country, because many vendors and street food sell their products during the ceremony, and also if If every traveler stays in these cities for at least two days, an effective step will be taken in their hotel industry. In this article from Elie Gesht Tourism Magazine, we intend to introduce some of the  best festivals in the world  to you.

1- Japan Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival

One of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Japan is the cherry blossoms that appear in cherry orchards. Watching the blossoms is a big event that even the national news services follow the growth map of these blossoms, and this is the time when the Japanese people take out their savings and decide to hold a festival of the same name. . The festival is held all over Japan but is the best area of ​​Yoshino in Nara Prefecture. In general, wherever a cherry tree sits in bloom, a celebration is held at its foot.

The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from March 20, 2017 to April 11 in Tokyo.

 2- Cooper Hill Spinning Cheese Festival in England

On a spring break in Gloucester, England is going a little crazy! In this festival, participants follow a wheel of sheep cheese weighing 9 pounds on a 295-foot hill. It is said that the speed of this wheel reaches 70 miles per hour in some places. The mystery behind holding this festival is still unknown. It is interesting to know that every year in this festival, many arms and legs are broken to reach the wheel!

3- Yi Peng Lantern Festival Thailand | Yi Peng And Loy Krathong

After China, Thailand is home to various festivals. One of these celebrations is the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, which is held in the northern part of Thailand. During this festival, monks recite prayers and perform plays that are very moving. Events on the sidelines of the festival include light-hearted marches, musicals, beauty queens, traditional dances, lantern-making competitions, fireworks, and a variety of foods cooked and sold during the festival. arrives.

The Thai Lantern Festival will be held from November 12 to 14 in Chiang Mai.

The important thing to know about the Lantern Festival in Thailand is that it is held in early winter and it is more difficult to decide when it will be held year after year than to travel to this country.

4- Jazz Music Festival | New Orleans Jazz Festival

There are many music festivals around the world, but without a doubt one of the most well-known is the New Orleans Jazz Festival. This festival will be held every year in the spring and this year between April 27 and 6, and famous artists will perform in it. The Jazz Festival is certainly one of the best festivals in the world.

5- Holi Festival in India

Holi is a famous festival of colors that is held in India in early spring. Holi is one of the best festivals in the world, and in fact, the celebration of colors is a symbol of victory over evil. In this festival, people sprinkle different colors on each other and spray the colors mixed with water in the crowd and in the air. This festival is so famous that every year many people from different parts of the world travel to India to celebrate the beginning of the new year in the Indian style and with them. Holi is a good opportunity to get lost in the beautiful colors.

6- itgitagueda Art Festival

Itgitagueda A beautiful and artistic celebration of colorful umbrellas that has been held since 2012 in Agueda, Portugal. Every year, with the start of the event in July, the streets of Agueda become incredibly attractive and spectacular. In addition to decorating the city with colorful umbrellas, they also protect passers-by from direct sunlight, as if the city is on its feet and wherever you go, with a colored umbrella, it takes care of your skin.

7- Japan Winter Lighting Festival | Winter Light Festival

Japan Winter Light Festival is one of the best and most beautiful winter lights in Japan. Located in the city of Kwana, the Nabana Na Sato Amusement Botanic Gardens features carefully decorated gardens and spectacular greenhouses. The park is decorated in the spring with a wide variety of different flowers, blossoms and cherry trees, including rows of tulips, colorful violets and fragrances, and chamomile. Japan Winter Light Festival will be held in Kovana from October 14, 2016 to April 4.

8- Winter Ferrari Festival in Hungary

In the south of Hungary there is a town called Mohach, which at the end of February hosts a festival called Winter Runaway, and the people of this town hold a celebration to get rid of the winter cold. During the performance, people wear traditional and scary costumes and march through the streets to welcome spring.

9- International Festival of Meeting in the Sky of Montpiana in Italy

One of the most terrifying festivals in the world that you really have to be brave to go to is the Monte Piana International Sky Festival in Italy. During the festival, participants must hike for many hours in the Italian Alps. The purpose of such a show is to pay tribute to the soldiers killed during World War I.

10- Spanish Tomato Festival

On the last Wednesday of August, a famous festival called Tomato is held in Spain. The festival takes place near the city of Valencia and tens of thousands of people from all over the world come to the city to gather together and throw 100 tons of tomatoes at each other during a street fight.

11- Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan

Another festival held in Japan is the Sapporo Snow Festival, where millions gather to admire ice sculptures. This festival is held every year on the 2nd of February, and besides it, horse riding and other competitions are also performed. The height of each of the sculptures you see in this festival reaches 15 meters and snow is brought to this park from different places such as the city of Sapporo.

Important tips for participating in the Sapporo Snow Festival

Remember to wear warm clothes and have all the essentials needed in cold weather.Take part in a poll to select the best ice sculptures in Susokino. Participation in this event is open to the public.

Stay at the festival venue until dark to watch the icy sculptures light up. The statue lights are on in Odori Park until midnight and in Susokino until 10 pm.

12. Albuquerque International Balloon Festival in the United States

The international festival, which will be held in the United States for 9 days, will send more than 500 balloons to the sky. Getting to the festival grounds in the morning and looking at the sky until the sunset and the sky is tired of hosting so many balloons, a heart full of color and joy, can be the best experience for any visitor.

13. Death Day Festival in Mexico

On November 1 and 2, Mexico hosts a festival called Death Day, during which people reunite with their loved ones. In most of the Indian villages of this country, altars are built on which the Mariachis dance and dance. Of course, this joy for the dead is rooted in their belief and is considered a kind of respect! The festival will be held between October 22 and November 2, and the dead will visit their relatives. Some people find this festival scary, but it is not because it is a tribute to the dead.

14- Fuji Shibakakura Festival, Japan

In Hitsujama Park, Japan, a festival called Shibazakura is held, during which a carpet of beautiful and fragrant flowers with about 400,000 flowers is spread in the park. The festival is held in the spring and between April and May.

15- Jaipur Elephant Festival, India

Annually, a festival is held in the pink city of Jaipur, where elephants are painted and play the role according to the training they have been given. It is interesting to know that the elephant is an integral part of the lifestyle and culture of the inhabitants of Jaipur.

This festival is usually held at the same time as the Festival of Colors or the Holi Festival of India, and the combination of these two festivals together creates a colorful and beautiful atmosphere. The Elephant Festival generally starts at 4 pm and lasts until 8 pm.

 

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