Whether steeped in solemnity or sprung from pure silliness, festivals around the world never cease to intrigue, ama e or, at the very least, entertain. From the ancient to the obscure, this list of festivals around the world shows local color both literally and figuratively. They are as diverse as they are bi arre.
They are also far flung, perfect excuses for hitting the road any time of the year.
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Chalk It Up to Talent
Beautiful but fleeting these sidewalk masterpieces last just a few days before nature, pedestrians, or cleaning crews wash them away. Now in it’s 20th year, the Pasadena Chalk Festival hosts artists who compete in categories that range from “Best 3-D Effect” to “Best Rendering of a Masterpiece.” a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: Bullet Salvador
No Pain, No Gain!
According to locals a pre-festival regime of meditation and a strict vegetarian diet mean that no pain is felt and no (or at least, minimal) blood is lost during what is a pretty serious piercing ritual. If this isn’t exciting enough for you, some participants climb a ladder made of blades. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Photo credit: Igor Bilic
You Say Tomato…
Now that’s going to leave a stain! It may only last an hour but this festival in which participants throw tomatoes at each other leaves enough of an impression that local shopkeepers wrap their storefronts in plastic in preparation. If you go, make sure to bring old clothes because there’s no chance of you ever being able to wear them again. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: David McEvoy
Awash With Color!
You’ll need to bring both a sense of fun and a set of old clothes to this colorful early spring festival in which participants douse each other with vibrant colored powder. Celebrating, in part, the end of the winter season, revelers also sprinkle each other with scented water. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: THUY
The Other Side
This vibrant, reverent festival is perhaps best-known as a Mexican tradition, but in fact, exists all over the world. A day when the living pay tribute to friends and relatives who have passed away, it’s very much a celebration of life and reminder of all they were on earth. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: Fer Mirabelli
Lighten Up!
The season for bright lights may be over in most parts of the world, but not here. At only a few years old this relatively young festival da les with lights in the form of cathedrals, sculptures, and even giant murals projected on public buildings. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Photo credit: Evelien Verhulst-Noens
Sheep Happens
Celebrating the migration of sheep from the north to the south of this state, this festival offers everything from knitting classes to a “Lamb Dine Around” in which lamb is the featured dish of local restaurants. The event features some great activities for kids, too, like cheese-making and sheep shearing demonstrations. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Photo credit: Greg Harness
Make Lemonade Out of Lemons
Now nearing its 80th year, this celebration of all things citrus takes place in late winter due to its location in a mild and unbelievably scenic part of the world. The parade themes here have ranged from “Signs of the odiac” to “Lemons Without Borders.” a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Monkeying Around
Bet you’ve never been to a tea party like this. At this festival local monkeys are feted with offerings of fruits and eggs by locals who hope the gesture will bring them good luck. If you go, keep in mind that the monkeys are known for helping themselves to things other than food, like expensive cameras and sunglasses. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Photo credit: Chris Gusen
Light Up the Sky!
Once used by farm workers to send signals to their families in nearby towns, the lanterns at this stunning festival are now considered symbols of peace and prosperity. Combining the traditional with the modern, the festival now includes an enormous fireworks display as well as electromechanical lanterns. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Photo credit by: Make a Wish
Bloomin’ Beautiful!
It’s estimated that roughly two million people come to marvel at the snow and ice sculptures constructed at this annual event. Ama ingly, local legend has it that the impetus for this festival was the creation of six snow sculptures created by high school students in 1950. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See where this Extraordinary Festival is on Trippy!/a
Photo credit: Frank Gong
Snowed Under
It’s estimated that roughly two million people come to marvel at the snow and ice sculptures constructed at this annual event. Ama ingly, local legend has it that the impetus for this festival was the creation of six snow sculptures created by high school students in 1950. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: Frank Gong
For Whom the Beard Tolls
Held for the area’s most famous literary resident, events at this festival include readings, look-alike contests and a mock “Running of the Bulls.” If you happen to look like the celebrated scribe and want to enter the contest, be forewarned; last year’s competition garnered 120 participants. a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: Donna S. McCraw (luv2run on Flickr)
The Sands of Time
Only 10 years old, this festival attracted over 140,000 visitors last year, not to mention competitors from all over the world. If you plan on competing, take note that the theme for 2013 is “The Wild West.” a href=”http://www.trippy.com/friends/4eb96c1ee4b0c0ec367ca006/Extraordinary_Festivals_Around_the_World.html”See all Extraordinary Festivals on Trippy.com/a
Photo credit: Steen Jeppesen
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