10 Famous Festivals Around The World

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 13, 2023

The Rio Carnival (Brazil)-

The carnival was founded in the 1650s to pay homage to the God of the Grape Harvest over six days in February or March

Sydney New Year's Eve (Australia)

All of the city's landmarks sparkle with lighting, and there is a display of fireworks. Every year on the 31st of December

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (New Mexico)

Started in 1972 with only 13 balloons, the festival has grown to a point where more than 500 flying enthusiasts participate for nine days during the first week of October

Kumbh Mela (India)

It is celebrated four times in twelve years at four separate sacred sites: Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj for a month, from April to May

Oktoberfest (Germany)

The festival is all about having a good time. The main features include beer tasting, sampling Bavarian goodies, and having a good time. It lasts three weeks in September

Running of the Bulls (Spain)

This annual festival takes place from July 7th to 14th. The festival features a large crowd running around the bullfight arena

Yuan Xiao Festival (China)

It is famous for the sky lantern ceremony, as well as stunning lion dances, fireworks displays, and Chinese traditional cuisine. It only lasts one day in February

Toro Nagashi (Japan)

It is a traditional festival in which thousands of lanterns are released into the sky after the sun has set. The festival lasts three days in August

Burning Man (USA)

It emphasizes art and self-expression while encouraging a genuine interchange of ideas and opinions. It lasts six days in August.

The Carnival of Venice (Italy)

The streets of this city are transformed into amazing spectacles of parades, dancing, and drama during the festival. The events last two weeks in February and March

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