Enjoy your honeymoon at the most romantic festivals on the planet.

Tango Festival

• Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Time: From now until August 21, 2019

Tango is one of the most romantic and sensual dances in the world. For couples who love music and are captivated by its enchanting melodies, the annual Tango Festival held in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is sure to be the perfect setting for your honeymoon. With over 600 performances at 42 venues across the city, including concerts, competitions, shows, workshops, fairs, and dance classes, and featuring thousands of energetic musicians, singers, and dancers, the Buenos Aires Tango Festival is considered the largest dance festival in the world.

Venice Carnival

• Location: Venice, Italy
• Time: Early February 2020

The Venice Carnival, originating in the 13th century, is held annually and consistently attracts large numbers of visitors from around the world. During the two weeks of the festival, Venetians and visitors alike dress in elaborate, colorful costumes, wearing masks or unique designs to conceal their true identities. They then gather in St. Mark's Square to parade, celebrate, dance, and participate in various entertainments such as spectacular acrobatic performances, processions with magnificent horse-drawn carriages, and drum ensembles. All these activities are imbued with the glamorous and exciting style of the 19th century. Couples who love the lively atmosphere of a festival should definitely include the Venice Carnival on their honeymoon itinerary in Italy next year.

California Arts Festival

• Location: Laguna Beach, California, USA
• Time: From July to September 2019

For couples with a particular love for art, the California Festival of Art & Pageant of the Masters is the perfect honeymoon destination. Featuring a diverse array of California artists, creative workshops, live music, reinterpretations of famous artworks, and stunning sound and visual effects throughout the festival grounds, this festival promises to deliver an unforgettable and spectacular experience for art lovers.

Omed-omedan hugging and kissing festival

• Location: Bali, Indonesia
• Date: March 2020

"Omed-omedan" means "pulling together," also known as the kissing ritual. It's one of the cultural traditions of the people of Bali. This festival usually takes place on the first day of the Balinese New Year. Thousands of people gather in the town center and pull each other into kisses, while others pour buckets of water over them to cheer and express their excitement. More than just a local event to ward off bad luck at the beginning of the year, Omed-omedan attracts a large number of tourists, especially couples, due to this interesting "collective" hugging and kissing activity.

Cabourg Romantic Film Festival

• Location: Cabourg, France
• Date: June 2020

The Cabourg Film Festival is held annually over five days in mid-June on the Cabourg coast in northern France. Founded in 1983 by writer and journalist Gonzague Saint Bris, the festival is dedicated to screening selected films in the romantic genre or with romantic elements. During this time, couples from all over the world gather to enjoy romantic films in an open-air cinema specially built for the event, stroll along the beach, and watch the festival's awards ceremony – a gathering of famous stars.

Holi Festival of Colors

• Location: India
• Date: March 9-10, 2020

Couples who enjoy vibrant and lively celebrations shouldn't miss Holi, an annual festival held on the full moon day of the month of Falgun in the Hindu calendar (usually March), marking the beginning of spring. On the eve of the festival, Indians light large bonfires symbolizing the burning of the goddess Holika, expressing gratitude to the gods and wishing good fortune to their loved ones. On the main day of the festival, children and adults alike pour into the streets, carrying water guns and colored balloons (made from plant-based pigments) to throw at each other. Couples participating in Holi can sing, play, and immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere and colorful crowds. In southern India, Holi is a time for people to express their reverence for the god of love, Kaamadeva, and is therefore considered the festival of love in the country.

Quynh Anh