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A grand buffet for monkeys in the land of temples.
This November, heading north of Bangkok, tourists will find themselves in Lopburi province, Thailand – famous for its festival dedicated to the legendary monkey king Hanuman. This annual festival takes place on the last Sunday of November to attract tourists. On this occasion, large buffet tables overflowing with fruits, vegetables, soft drinks, and more are set up to welcome monkeys from all over who come to feast.
Joining in the vibrant atmosphere of this month's most bizarre festival, many Thai tourists flock to Pra Prang Sam Yot Temple. And monkey costumes, monkey masks, and monkey-themed souvenirs are all a distinctive part of this festival.
The Beetroot Festival in Switzerland - Europe's biggest food party.
In the native language, this quirky festival has a rather difficult-to-pronounce name: Rabechilbi Richterswil. It's the largest turnip festival in Europe, taking place in the village of Räbechilbi in Switzerland every November, usually on the second Saturday after Halloween.
However, instead of using pumpkins like Halloween, at the Swiss beet festival, people use beets to carve faces and place flickering candles inside. The purpose of this unique festival is to bring together people who share a passion for beets and attract tourists to beautiful Switzerland.
Caribbean Pirate Festival
The Pirate Festival is one of the most quirky November festivals held in the Cayman Islands. It's a celebration where people pay homage to and reverence for the famous pirate history of the Caribbean. Participating in the festival will make you feel like you're in the adventurous world of pirates.
During the festival season, the locals organize street dances, parades, pirate costume contests, and reenact pirate battles just like you see in movies.
The Chitlin Strut Festival celebrates fried pig intestines.
The Chitlin Strut Festival is a quirky annual event held on November 30th in the town of Salley, South Carolina, USA. Chitlin means pig's intestines. This festival is an occasion for people to celebrate fried pig intestines – a traditional South Carolina dish and a staple of Thanksgiving for locals.
During the festival, the organizers will prepare 3,600 kg of pig intestines. After cleaning, the intestines are boiled until tender, then mixed with breadcrumbs and spread over them before being deep-fried until golden brown.
In addition, when participating in this quirky festival, you can also immerse yourself in other fun activities such as country music performances, art, crafts, parades, and more.
Day of remembrance festivals in Latin American countries.
Every year, on the first day of November after Halloween, families in Peru gather at the Cementerio de Nueva Esperanza cemetery in Lima to remember and pay respects to their ancestors. Many even spend the night there.
Festival attendees were also required to wear face masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Amidst the melodious sounds of wooden flutes and swirling incense smoke, lively activities unfold, including musical performances and stalls selling toys, flowers, and food. This peculiar festival is also celebrated in other Latin American countries such as Mexico and Bolivia. During the ceremony, a skeleton symbolizing Death is paraded through the streets.
