Monsoon Music Festival
- Location: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi
- Time: November 1 - 3
Monsoon International Music Festival is a music and cultural event that has become a “specialty” for music lovers in Hanoi for the past 4 years, regardless of age. The special thing about Monsoon compared to other music festivals in the country is that there is no limit to the artists participating in the performance. Throughout the 3 music nights, on the stage can be veteran Vietnamese divas or emerging young bands, an international legend or little-known foreign artists... At Monsoon, the “hotness” of the artists seems to not be the thing that the audience cares about. In the quiet space of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, every strange but beautiful melody easily conquers people's hearts.
Monsoon is not simply a sumptuous music party, it is also a cultural activity of the community, where people share civilized values, exchange art and exchange identity.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Time: October 5 - 13
Any local will proudly tell you that October is the most beautiful time of the year in New Mexico because the landscape is decorated with giant balloons that seem to touch the horizon. During the 9 days of the Balloon Fiesta festival held annually in Albuquerque, people and tourists gather bustlingly from early morning so as not to miss any unique hot air balloon performances. In addition to the competitions and hot air balloon performances, throughout the festival there will be vibrant music performances from many artists around the world. The festival also has many other interesting activities such as sculpture exhibitions, parachuting, or fireworks...
According to estimates from the organizers, this year's festival will have more than 880,000 attendees and 550 hot air balloons with all kinds of unique and fun shapes participating in the performance.
Texas Renaissance Festival
- Location: Texas, USA
- Time: October 5 - December 1
The Texas Renaissance Festival was founded in 1974 by brothers George Coulam and David Coulam. The northwest Houston area, where this festival takes place every year, is described as “a magical kingdom where visitors will live in a mysterious world with kings, queens, knights or nobles, fairies or elves, pirates or farmers…”. The most unique feature of this festival is that although it lasts for 2 months, the space and spirit of the festival are changed every week with different themes, making visitors always feel new in the old historical space.
Here, you can stroll the cobblestone streets of the 16th-century village, visit over 400 handicraft shops, participate in many traditional local games, and even dress up as a queen, pirate or Renaissance noble.
Diwali Festival of Lights
- Location: India
- Time: October 27 - 31
Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights”, is the biggest traditional festival of the Indians, lasting for 5 days (based on the Hindu calendar). The Diwali festival series with the original meaning to celebrate the victory of good, and is also a time for people to join in joy and pray to the gods to bestow good things. Popular activities during Diwali in India are similar to New Year celebrations in some countries.
On these days, people often clean their houses, buy new clothes in the hope that the goddess of prosperity Lakshmi will visit. Especially indispensable in the festival are the lighting of houses with oil lamps and fireworks displays, with the purpose of welcoming the return of the gods of fortune. Currently, Diwali is not only a traditional festival in India but it is widely known in many other countries.
White Nights Festival in Paris (White Night - Nuit Blanche 2019)
Location: Paris, France
Time: 5/10
White Night is a big festival held in early October every year in the splendid city of Paris. The name Nuit Blanche means “sleepless night”, because on this day most people will stay up all night, pouring into the streets to participate in the festival activities. Meanwhile, the name White Night means “white night” to refer to the bustling lights from the events, programs, and games of the festival that will light up the night in Paris.
During White Night, public transport operates all night, museums remain open, libraries hold special events that are free, and music and art performances, workshops and games are held on the banks of the Seine and in some of Paris's historic neighborhoods. All these activities will last until the early morning, promising to bring attendees unique cultural experiences.
