Festival Fever: Around the World in 10 Crazy Celebrations

Spain: La Tomatina

Thousands gather in Buñol to throw tomatoes at each other.
Messy, hilarious, unforgettable!

India: Holi — Festival of Colors

Celebrate love and spring by throwing vibrant colors everywhere.
Dance, sing, and get drenched in happiness!

Brazil: Rio Carnival

The biggest party on Earth!
Parades, samba dancers, and dazzling costumes light up Rio like no other.

Thailand: Songkran Water Festival

Welcome the Thai New Year with epic water fights across the country.
Stay cool and get soaked!

Germany: Oktoberfest

The world’s largest beer festival.
Raise your steins, wear your lederhosen, and enjoy Bavarian culture.

Japan: Gion Matsuri

Kyoto’s historic festival with stunning floats and traditional costumes.
A step back into ancient Japan.

Italy: Carnevale di Venezia

Mystical masks, gondola parades, and Renaissance glamour in Venice.
A dreamlike celebration!

USA: Burning Man

An artistic city rises from the desert for one week.
Radical self-expression and giant sculptures — nothing else like it.

Scotland: Up Helly Aa

A Viking fire festival in Shetland.
Marches, costumes, and a longship set ablaze!