Festivals bring people from all walks of life together in a lively celebration of togetherness, culture, and tradition.
Diwali, India: Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains all celebrate this important Indian holiday. It represents the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
India celebrates Holi, the Festival of Colours, with spirited contests in which participants toss powders of various hues to herald the approach of spring.
Chinese New Year, China: Fireworks, dragon dances, family get-togethers, and lavish feasts are all part of the 15-day celebration.
Known for its parades, music, masked balls, and French, African, and American cultural influences, Mardi Gras takes place in New Orleans, USA, before to Lent.
One of the largest music festivals in the world, Glastonbury takes place in the heart of Somerset, England, and features top performers from a variety of genres.
Spain's La Tomatina is the biggest food fight in the world, with competitors hurling tomatoes at one another in the streets.