7. HEAVENLY LANTERN FESTIVALHEAVENLY LANTERN FESTIVAL
Taipei, Taiwan- China
January 28
What is it like? Delicate handmade lanterns light up in different
parts of cities and rural areas creating a special environment.
People carry lanterns and write riddles on a piece of paper and
have other people try to guess the answers. If someone is able to
answer correctly, he or she will receive a small gift. This tradition
appeared during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). As riddle guessing
that is very interesting and full of wisdom, it has become a popular
activity.
8. HOLI FESTIVALHOLI FESTIVAL
India
The Festival of Colors is in March 27th.
What is it like? Holi, also called the Festival of
Colours, is a popular Hindu spring festival. On the
second day, known as Dhulhendi, people spend the day
throwing colored powder and water at each other.
The spring season, during which the weather changes, is
believed to cause viral fever and cold.
Thus, the playful throwing of the colored powders
has a medicinal significance: the colors are
traditionally made of Neem, Kumkum, Haldi,
Bilva, and other medicinal herbs prescribed by
the Ayurvedic doctors.
9. SONGKRAN FESTIVALSONGKRAN FESTIVAL
Thailand
Starting on April 13th and finishing on April 15th.
What is it like? Probably the largest and funniest crowd in Bangkok;
The entire 5 km length of this street - mostly known for Patpong - is
divided in two levels with thousands of young Thais carrying anything
that can spray water. The best part is that you can enjoy the party in
relatively dry surroundings by staying on the BTS sky walk that runs
above the street. From up there you can witness the full extent of the
game: a huge colorful crowd of smiling young Thais slowly walking
between two rows of stalls selling water guns, food, soft drinks and of
course, lots of beer.
10. THE CHEESE ROLLINGTHE CHEESE ROLLING FESTIVALFESTIVAL
Cooper's Hill In Gloucester, England
Last Monday in May, Spring.
What is it like? From the top of the hill a 7 lb round of Double Gloucester
cheese is rolled, and competitors race down the hill after it. The first
person over the finish line at the bottom of the hill wins the cheese. In
theory, competitors are aiming to catch the cheese, however it has around
a one second head start and can reach speeds up to 70 mph (112
km/h),enough to knock over and injure a spectator.
The event takes its name from the hill on which it occurs.
The event is traditional. In recent years, it has been managed in a quasi-
official manner.
11. THE BORYEONG MUD FESTIVALTHE BORYEONG MUD FESTIVAL
South Korea
In summer in Boryeong, a town around 200 km south of Seoul.
What is it like? The mud is taken from the Boryeong mud flats, and trucked
to the Daecheon beach area, where it is used as the centrepiece of the 'Mud
Experience Land'. The mud is considered rich in minerals and used to
manufacture cosmetics. The festival was originally conceived as a
marketing vehicle for Boryeong mud cosmetics.
Although the festival takes place over a period of around two weeks, it is
most famous for its final weekend, which is popular with Korea's western
population. The final weekend of the festival usually falls on the second
weekend in July.
12. Nevada, United States
The event begins on the last Monday in August
and ends on the first Monday in September. It
takes its name from the ritual burning of a large
wooden effigy, which is set alight on Saturday
Evening.
What is it like? Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in
Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to
community, art,
self-expression, and self-reliance.
They depart one week later, having left no trace
whatsoever. Burning Man is also an ever
expanding year-round culture.
BURNINGBURNING MANMAN FESTIVALFESTIVAL
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