The World's Most Extraordinary Festivals- ARTICLE GATE

 

Would you go to the other side of the world for fun? Why not! This time, we are taking colorful and extraordinary festivals from all over the world to close branding. Here are the most extraordinary festivals that will make you want to travel to the other side of the world…

Chinese New Year, Hong Kong

The historical significance of the Chinese New Year is rooted in ancient, exuberant ceremonies. According to the legends, the mythological creature Nian, who lived in ancient times, wakes up from his 1 year sleep every year and attacks the villages on New Year's Eve. Once, during the competition with the whips, Nian comes to the village again, and is so afraid of the sound of the whip that she gives up and goes to another village. Then he finally encounters a bright candlelight in another village and goes crazy. Today, the Chinese New Year is celebrated as if waiting for the Nian, with fireworks, dragons, flowers, sky lanterns and symbolic clothing, without compromising the enthusiasm of ancient times.

Sky Lantern Festival, Taiwan

The origin of the Sky Lantern Festival goes back 200 years, back to the Xing Dynasty. At the time, the watchmen of the area used the sky lantern to tell the refugees that the area is safe. This tradition continued by turning into a festival and turned into the most eagerly awaited and celebrated day of the Chinese calendar. During the festival, around 100,000-200,000 sky lanterns adorn the sky where the full moon is in the moonlight; They also carry the wishes of the participants on them. The festival is celebrated all over Asia; Where the celebrations are most enthusiastic is Pingxi, Taiwan.

Venice Carnival, Venice

Who is under that mask? Or what mask are you wearing? Venice hosts the most elegant festival in the world every year. Masks, which are the main theme of the festival, aim for the participants to act as they feel like without thinking about the reactions of the social environment. You can open the doors of a mystical and fantastic world in Venice, one of the unique cities of the world, accompanied by 18th century costumes.

Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro

Rio is perhaps the first name that comes to mind when it comes to festival. The most famous dance festival in the world, Rio Carnival is a breathtaking mix of pagan rites, tribal rhythms and original costumes. Every year, millions of people from all over the world flock to Rio to bring the hottest party to life.

Mardi Gras, New Orleans

The most spectacular of Mardi Gras, which was born in Europe and went beyond the borders, takes place in New Orleans. The fiction of the festival, which originates from France, arises from the feast held the day before the Lent and is synonymous with hedonism. Mardi Gras will take place on February 21, featuring dance shows, sports competitions and colorful scenes with fun costumes.

Holi, Mumbai

Holi is perhaps the most colorful spring festival we can see. According to 7th century Sanskrit inscriptions, Krishna compares himself to Radhu and dislikes his own dark skin. So his mother paints Krishna with colorful paints to make him happy. Taking its inspiration from this legend, the festival celebrates spring, the season of love and enthusiasm, with colors. If you happen to be in India in the spring, make sure you have your paint spray guns and dry paint powders with you!

Coachella

The Coachella Festival takes place in the Coachella Valley in Indio, in Southern California's Colorado Desert region. While Coachella hosts many musicians, it also hosts artists from many different branches of art. Coachella has turned into a fashion race in recent years. Especially famous names attend the festival with different clothes, accessories and make-up.

King's Day, Amsterdam

Known as Queen's Day until 2013, the festival first came to life in 1885 with the birth of Queen Wilhelmina. Although the name has changed, one thing never changes at the festival, which is considered the biggest street party of the year; each time, the entire city is painted orange and everyone who attends gets a taste of Amsterdam in the open air.

Feria Festival, Seville 

Feria Festival, one of Europe's most extraordinary and enthusiastic spring welcomes, is held in Andalusia every year with a one-week feast. Tents, mobile kitchens and tables are set up in the city of Seville, and the winter season is bid farewell with music, dance and fireworks. The festival, which dates back to the 1800s, still preserves its old spirit with paper lamps from 1877, caseta tents from 1893 and many more.

Festival of Giants, Douai

It is possible to find many festivals with historical background throughout Europe. The most massive of these, the Festival of Giants, has its origins in the 9th century, a military contract with artisans and guilds. The Gayant Family, which has been gigantic human figures for almost 500 years, hosts this largest festival ever to take place in northern France. The festival, which will take place throughout June, will add a different dimension to your visit to France.

White Nights Festival, St Petersburg

Scarlet sails put on spectacular fireworks displays at this festival in Russia, full of art, music, opera, ballet and film. This great festival, which takes place almost every year with the participation of 1 million people, is for those who wish to enjoy the short summer before winter comes again.

Sand Sculpture Festival, Belgium

Held in Ostend, Belgium, the “Belgian Sand Sculpting Festival” hosts artists who create a magical world with just sand and water. The festival, which is considered the biggest festival in its field and even entered the Guinness Book of Records as the "World's largest sand sculpture festival" in 2010, is organized with the theme of "Dinosaurs in the Sand" with the participation of artists from 30 different countries this year. There are more than 50 sculpted dinosaur statues at the festival. While around 4,000 tons of sand were used for sculptures last year, around 6,000 tons of sand was used to create sculptures out of sand this year.

Bregenz Festival, Austria

Bregenz Festival, which has been held since 1946, in the Austrian city of Bregenz; It is held on Lake Constance, halfway between Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. A stage with different themes is set up on the lake every year, and world-famous operas are performed on this unique stage. Bregenz Festival, where important opera singers will give concerts between July 19 and August 20, will once again create fascinating moments.

Obon Festival, Japan

Also known as the Bon Festival, Obon is a festival that takes place over several days to commemorate and honor ancestors. Obon is believed to revisit the spirits of those who celebrate the festival, their loved ones, and dead ancestors. During Obon, traditionally, there are lanterns hung in front of houses, games played, altars, temples and sometimes votives (ozens) put in front of cemeteries.

Burning Man

Burning Man, named after the burning of a wooden puppet on the last day of the festival, has been held every year since 1986. The festival, which takes place in the Black Rock desert of Nevada, USA, hosts DJs from different parts of the world.