No matter, how remarkably technologies have transformed the world and how much lives are occupied with social media and electronic devices: festivals have their own amusements and significance in the society. Celebrations unite us, bring the neighbors and relatives together, and take a look at the world grandest festivals across the world.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festivals
Location: Harbin
Dates: December 24 to February 25
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It attracts around 15 million visitors per year to the city, Harbin. The festival has accomplished several world records like tallest ice sculptures, biggest ice festivals and much more. Around 10,000 sculptors work tirelessly to make this massive festival successful.
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Dates: 9 February – 14 February 2018
The infamous and world’s biggest carnival that brings 2 million people on the street. The parade is prominent for samba dance and striking dresses. The carnival is an indispensable celebration that generates the significant amount of revenues by welcoming tourists across the world.
La Tomatina
Location: Buñol, Spain
Dates: The last Wednesday in August
The infamous festival has been captured in numerous cinemas. Spain is popular for its massive parade of craziness: the rule does not tear the clothes, squash the tomatoes before throwing on others and do not throw a bottle or hard objects.
Tomorrowland
Location: Boom, Belgium
Dates: 20 July – 30 July
Since its inception in 2005, this festival is the biggest music celebration in the world. The festival held for two weeks and attracts thousands of people across the world. The festival filled with enthusiastic music, theme parks, and foods. Thousands of youth from every part of the world land in this small Belgium town to enjoy the festival in full amusements. Last year this festival attracts 400,000 tourists from every part of the world.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Location: Ashton Court, Bristol
Dates: August
A charming morning starts with thousands of balloons scattered in the deep blue sky and the landscapes add extra charm to the festival. Hundreds of pilots and visitors gather to enjoy this hot balloon celebration. At night, the charm does not fade away; instead, various hot air balloons appear as giant bulbs.
The Conclusion
Of all the festivals, these are some of the notable ones across the world. Festivals are the best time to travel some of the tourist destinations. Thus, while planning your vacations keep the festivals in your consideration.
