Sunday, March 26, 2023
Our world is home to several countries, each with its unique mix of languages, traditions, and cultural events. Planning to travel abroad in the coming year? Excellent! That means you have plenty of time to tailor your trip to include a few of the famous festivals around the world.
Keukenhof: A colorful Tulip and Flower Festival
Date : 23rd March – 14th May 2023
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Keukenhof is also known as the ‘Garden of Europe’. In the space of eight weeks, more than 500 flower growers and bulb purveyors show off what they have in Amsterdam! The Keukenhof garden dates back to the 15th century. It was previously known as the garden of the Countess Jacqueline of Bavaria. Today it is over 200 hectares and hosts the annual tulip festival.
Paro Tshechu
Date: 2nd to 6th April, 2023
Location: Bhutan
Bhutan is known for its festivals, but its biggest and most popular festival takes place in spring, on the 10th day of the second Bhutanese lunar month ( usually March or April). Paro Tshechu dates back to 1644 when, after the construction of the mighty Paro Dzong (the festival venue), a grand celebration commenced with masked dances, music, and traditional songs.
These days, the festival is in memory of Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. On the fifth and final day, the festival begins with the unwinding of a thangka (embroidered painting seen at all festivals) of Guru Rinpoche on the wall of the Dzong.
It is believed that simply seeing this sacred artwork will cleanse one’s sins. Following the unwinding of a thangka, these are spectacular masked dances that re-enact the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche.
Songkran
Date : 13th – 15th April, 2023
Location: Thailand
Known as Songkran Day, the first day of the festival is an exuberant celebration with processions of Buddha images taking place throughout the country. The Thai people also prepare themselves for the beginning of the New Year by cleaning their houses. More importantly, April 13th is when the water-throwing gets going. If you are visiting Thailand during this period, prepare to get splashed! Crowds of people roam around throwing buckets of water, using water pistols, and just generally soaking anyone in the vicinity.
Al Ula Skies Festival
Date : 20th April to 4th May, 2023
Location: Saudi Arabia
There may be bigger Hot Air Balloon Festivals, but AI Ula’s otherworldly landscape makes this event particularly captivating.
During the festival, more than 200 colorful balloons fly over the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient city of Hegra, creating a magical view for those both in the air and on the ground. But that’s not all. The fortnight-long celebration also has immersive events which celebrate the magical desert landscape, including a stargazing experience and more
Festivals are very important because they make us forget our cultural and religious differences. Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture, and traditions. They are meant to rejoice in special moments and emotions in our lives with our loved ones. They play an important role to add structure to our social lives and connect us with our families and backgrounds.
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