Travel ideas
03.02.2022 867
The 16 famous festivals and carnivals in the world
If you love to travel and enjoy learning about other cultures, we recommend arranging your international travel dates around local festivals. We believe that you will see the country's culture from a different perspective and have a lot of fun thanks to the festivals and carnivals surrounded by beautiful colors, music and costumes that give soul! As Tourwix Travel, let's take a look at the most famous festivals and carnivals in the world.
1- Rio Carnival – Brazil
We have compiled the list of the most famous festivals and carnivals in the world, of course the Rio Carnival is considered the biggest festival in the world. This cheerful carnival begins with a performance by the Brazilian samba school. The festival, attended by thousands of people from all over the world, takes place in February before the Lenten season of the Christian faith. Entrance to the festival is subject to different fees. If you are passionate about Latin American dance, we recommend that you visit the Rio Carnival, which offers a variety of performances.
2- Dia De Los Muertos – Mexico
Also known as the Day of the Dead, this holiday is celebrated in many Latin American countries, but if you're asking where the most colorful place is, the answer should be Mexico. The basis of this special day celebrated in April dates back to ancient times; It dates from the Aztec period of the 14th century. Its purpose is to honor the dead. Although not previously considered a festival, over time the group began to hold festivals. On the last day of the 3-day festival, participants visit the graves of their deceased loved ones and leave behind their 'floe de muerto', which means flower of the dead.
3- Coachella Festival – United States of America
The Coachella Music Festival in the Coachella Valley is one of the largest and most well-known open-air festivals, attracting thousands of people from almost all over the world. In addition to the voice-overs of world-renowned artists for music genres such as hip-hop, rock, indie and EDM, various workshops and events are organized. Ticket prices for the two-week festival are tiered by category.
4- Burning Man Festival – United States
Burning Man took place in Bakers Beach in its early years and is now taking place in Black Rock Desert, Nevada in 1990. At Burning Man, one of the largest music festivals in the world, DJ booths called Art Cars were placed at various locations around the festival site. The festival continues with its unique ritual ending with the burning of dolls on the last day of the event. Ticket prices for this festival can be accommodated in tents or caravans and may vary depending on the event and concert.
5- Carnival in Venice - Italy
The Venetian Carnival, celebrated with extravagant costumes, dates back to 1268. Held in February and March, the festival lasts about 10 days and welcomes spring according to pagan culture. The festival, which was temporarily forbidden, was celebrated again in 1979. Masks spoke out against social classicism in the early years and has been integrated into the festival over time. During the Carnival, many events and performances take place in the last St. Mark's Square in the city of Venice. Participation in this festival, which welcomes guests from almost all over the world, is free.
6- Cannes Film Festival – France
Originally planned for the 1939 Cannes Film Festival, the film was not completed until 1946 due to World War II. The film festival ended when Philippe Erlanger asked the then French Minister of Education and Fine Arts, Jean Zay, to organize an international film festival that could compete with the Venice Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival is now considered the best film festival in the world and lasts about 12 days. Entry to the festival is by invitation.
7- Glastonbury Contemporary Performing Arts Festival – England
We continue our list with the Glastonbury Festival, which is said to be the largest open air music festival. This festival of live music performances in the countryside takes place every June. The event, whose full name is Glastonbury Contemporary Performing Arts Festival, features traditional music from specific cultures, as well as electronic, reggae, hip-hop and rock styles. Thousands of people visit the festival where live art performances and concerts are organized.
8- White Nights Festival – Russia
The festival takes its name in mid-June and July, when the days are getting longer and the sun rises again after hours of darkness at 2am. The festival of the white men chte has been held since 1993 and offers classical concerts, opera and ballet performances and orchestral performances. There is no fee to attend the Feast of White Nights, but tickets are required to attend the event.
9- Chinese New Year – China
Chinese New Year is one of the oldest festivals in history, dating back over four thousand years. Workplaces and schools were also closed for a few days during these two-week celebrations, which began in January. Everyone spends time with their family and cooks traditional dishes that you believe will bring good luck. People flock to the festival grounds in traditional costumes to see the various fireworks and stage performances.
10- Holi Festival – India
The Hindu Festival of Colors celebrates the warming of the air and the awakening of nature, symbolizing multicolor and rebirth at its most colorful. Coming to the funniest part of Holi, we can say that people first paint their faces with colorful ocher paints and then throw them around! It is usually celebrated during the full moon season, which occurs between late February and early March. The colors celebrated at festivals stand for emotions. Green stands for vitality and energy, yellow for piety, red for innocence and blue for calm.
11- Fuji Rock Festival - Japan
The Fuji Rock Festival, which was first held at the foot of Mount Fuji in 1997, was held at Naeba Ski Resort after two years. Many local and foreign rock bands and artists took the stage during the three-day festival. You can come to the camp for a day or buy a combined ticket or even rent a tent or caravan to stay.
12- Boryeong Mud Festival – South Korea
What would you think if we told you that the purpose of this festival is actually Boring Township's skin-friendly mud? Muds that are scientifically approved and even ISO 9002 certified are used in the manufacture of cosmetics. Mud fights, mud massages, and mud kings take place during the day, and concerts, shows, and events take place at night on festive Okawa Beach. Fees to attend the festival take place in July and are open to guests of all ages at very affordable prices.
13- San Fermin - Spain
Although one of the traditional Spanish festivals, San Fermin is the bulls running through the streets, the first thing that comes to mind is the organization, which actually hosts a variety of events. During this festival, which runs from July 6th to 14th, accidents and injuries can occur during the running of the bulls. The participants were asked to be extra careful. Attendance at San Fermin is free, but additional fees may apply for some events.
14- Tomato Festival – Spain
Every year on the last Wednesday of August, La Tomatina or Tomato Festival colors the streets of Bunol town red and is a colorful and interesting scene. While there is no definite information as to when and why the festival began, many rumors circulate in the language. The festival hosts dance performances, concerts, various entertainment events and parades. The venue was painted red as attendees threw tomatoes at each other. The tomato toss, which lasts about an hour, requires goggles and gloves to be worn and the tomatoes to be squeezed before tossing. The streets were then painted red with tomatoes and cleared by community teams while participants cleaned up the river near Buñol.
15- Oktoberfest Germany
What would you think if we told you that royal wedding celebrations date back to the present day? Let's talk about the history of Oktoberfest right away. King Ludwig I of Bavaria and Teresa Charlotte Louis Friedrich Amalia married in Munich in 1810. Many legendary celebrations were held at this wedding and it continues every year. This wedding marks the beginning of Oktoberfest! The theme of the festival, which is visited by about 6 million people every year, is beer. The event takes place annually in late September and early October and is mostly celebrated in the Theresienwiese region. Admission to the festival is free, the food and drinks consumed by the participants are paid for.
16- Tomorrowland – Belgium
As we come to the end of our list, we would like to introduce you to Tomorrowland, the world's largest electronic music festival. The festival has been taking place in Belgium's boom region in the last week of July since 2005. The biggest names in electronic music will be at Tomorrowland with hundreds of attendees come from all over the world on stage. Ticket prices vary depending on the dates you wish to attend and your accommodation options.
+90 242 322 55 55 |
