St. Patrick's Day, Dublin, Ireland
St. Patrick's Day is a traditional Irish holiday, held annually on the Sunday closest to March 17 to commemorate Saint Patrick, the saint of this country. The grand celebration of St. Patrick's Day in many places around the world is carried out by the Irish community to commemorate the saint of their homeland. Legend has it that during his lifetime, he often used a shamrock to explain the "Trinity" of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today, the color green and the image of a shamrock are typical of St. Patrick's Day.
The entire Irish people took to the streets to celebrate their traditional St. Patrick's Day.
Witches' Night Festival
According to the beliefs and magic of Cerro Mono Blanco, Catemaco, Mexico, there is one day every year when magic returns to normal life. This is the birthplace of some famous legends, fairy tales, myths, wizards, healers and fortune tellers who have also contributed to the local history. The history of magic spanning 2,000 years in Spain and Portugal is re-enacted by a festival held on the first Thursday of March. This festival is called Noche de Brujas - Night of the Witches.
Coming to the festival in the Catemaco district, you will find some quite modern features and breathtakingly beautiful destinations with perfect natural landscapes, clean streets but the atmosphere is still full of mystery and magic.
The Noche de Brujas festival is the largest annual meeting of magicians, priests, witches, prophets, healers… in the world.
Dragon Boat Festival, China
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Dwanwu Festival, appeared in China more than 25,000 years ago, taking place on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month every year. According to the Chinese concept, the Dragon is a sacred animal, symbolizing bravery, solemnity and prosperity. The Dragon Boat Festival was first held in Phien Ngu, the birthplace of the Dragon Boat culture with a strong Chinese cultural identity. The Dragon Boat Festival consists of two parts: the ceremony and the festival. In the ceremony, fishermen will offer incense to show their respect to their ancestors, the gods of the river and the sea. This is considered a very important part of the festival. Next will be the festival, which is the boat racing competition of the fishermen. The competitions in this part are very fierce and attract the attention of many people.
Boat racing, one of the exciting activities taking place during the Dragon Boat Festival in China.
Carnival in Venice, Italy
Carnival is one of the famous festivals that takes place every February and lasts for two weeks. The first Venice Carnival was held in 1296. After a long hiatus, the festival was restored in 1980 and has been held regularly every year since. Each year the festival has a different theme but all aim to honor culture and create happy holidays for people at the beginning of the new year. During the two weeks, St. Mark's Square, theaters, streets and office buildings become the stage for actors, circus performers, dancers, musicians... making people feel like they are living in the 17th century.
Masks are the most distinctive feature of the Venice carnival.
Las Fallas Festival, Spain
Las Fallas is the most typical festival in Valencia to welcome spring and honor Saint Joseph. During Las Fallas, the city is jubilant with parades, floats, fireworks, singing and dancing, fashion shows, bullfights... and red with fire because of giant effigies burned in the streets, called falla on the last night of the festival. This festival is meant to mark the end of a cold winter and welcome the warm days of spring.
Giant satirical effigies of Spanish politicians and celebrities.
Days of the Dead Festival
Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrates the Days of the Dead in early November. The first day is dedicated to deceased babies, and the second day is dedicated to deceased adults. During these days, candy stores sell coffins and skeletons, as well as paper puppets.
Skeletons, coffins, and effigies litter the streets of Oaxaca.
Mardi Gras Street Festival, USA
Mardi Gras is a music and street festival that usually takes place anytime between February 3rd and March 9th, depending on the date of Easter. This is the first festival held in New Orleans after the city was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Each person participating in the festival is dressed up as many impressive characters, immersing themselves in the parade with dancers in colorful, seductive and graceful costumes in each impressive dance.
Colorful festivals in America.
Burning Festival, Nevada, USA
The Burning Man Festival is a music and art festival that takes place for a week, from August 27 to September 3 every year in the Black Rock Desert (Nevada), USA. The day before the festival, the entire Black Rock Desert is decorated into a city with many strange colors. The main theme of the festival is to let yourself rebel. The rebels will perform under the scorching sun of the desert and will burn a giant effigy on the last night of the festival.
The giant effigy is burning under the harsh desert sun.
Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is part of the famous annual Edinburgh Festival series in the city. This is the world's largest performing arts festival, gathering outstanding artistic talents in the UK as well as in Europe, taking place every August. Because of its satirical, satirical and often eccentric nature, the Edinburgh Fringe was not initially considered an official festival. But over time, the festival has become more and more known and attended. Thanks to that, the festival has gradually become famous, affirming its position and reputation around the world. Therefore, this is not simply an opportunity for artists and art lovers to express themselves, but also a place to exchange and share experiences as well as expand the rich and unique "international" nature of art.
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is home to the Fringe festival, which is filled with quirky and quirky performances.
