Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam and other Asian countries
People enjoy choosing toys.
Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month in Vietnam and East Asian and Southeast Asian countries such as China, Korea, Mongolia, Singapore... According to Vietnamese customs, Mid-Autumn Festival is an occasion for the whole family to gather together, children to enjoy many special activities such as lantern processions, lion dances, feasts... The traditional dish is moon cake.
Oktoberfest (Germany)
Oktoberfest in Germany.
Oktoberfest is one of the most fun fall festivals in the world. This event is heaven for lovers of German culture and beer. Held from late September to early October every year in Munich, the festival is considered the largest beer festival in the world. The festival grounds are huge and include numerous beer tents.
Day of the Dead (Mexico)
Day of the Dead in Mexico.
Held annually on November 1-2, this autumn festival is a national holiday in Mexico. During this time, visitors will witness an explosion of color, parades and parties in the streets. For Mexicans, the meaning of Day of the Dead is to pay respect and remember their deceased loved ones. Families go to local cemeteries to hold candlelight vigils and set up altars at home to welcome their deceased loved ones back.
Diwali (India)
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights.
Celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, Diwali is a five-day festival of lights in the Kartika month of the Hindu calendar. Diwali has different meanings for people of different religious groups. However, the common theme in their celebrations is family meals, fireworks, lights, and lots of sweets. Typical Diwali decorations include elaborate flower arrangements and clay lanterns.
La Merce Festival (Spain)
Carnival in Spain originated in medieval times.
Held annually on September 24, La Merce takes place in the city of Barcelona. Originating in the Middle Ages, the festival is celebrated with street parades, live music, fireworks and the building of human towers is a unique tradition. Over time, La Merce festival has been preserved and attracts many tourists to Spain.
Loy Krathong Festival (Thailand)
Sky lantern festival in Thailand.
Loy Krathong is one of the most spectacular autumn festivals in the world. It takes place on the full moon night of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar. Although the festival is celebrated all over Thailand, the most special lantern displays take place in Chiang Mai.
Nuit Blanche Festival (France)
Festival for culture and art lovers.
Nuit Blanche is a unique autumn festival for art and culture lovers. For one night, Paris opens its museums and galleries until the early morning. Special events are held throughout the city, and visitors have the opportunity to explore some of Paris' most famous attractions in the evening (for free). Public transportation also operates during the "White Nights". The festival usually takes place in early October.
