FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Are you a globetrotter? Or love discovering the diverse cultures around the world? Then, what better way to do that than attend the most famous international festivals around the world?
Attending popular festivals worldwide is the best way to experience the diverse cultures prevailing in different countries. The amount of cultural diversity present in all these places just enlightens all your senses, rejuvenates your soul and gives you a good break from everyday life.
So, if you are a traveller or a reveller, pack your bags and launch yourself into this colourful world of festivities awaiting you. And for that, here is the ultimate list of international festivals in 2019!
When: 02nd – 09th March 2019
Winters are going and so should the sloth in you! Every year around 2 million people hit the streets of Rio to attend the world’s biggest carnival. For Samba lovers, it is definitely a visual treat to watch the colorful floats and processions on the roads. A massive celebration that goes on for weeks, this is where you get to witness people dancing around in vibrant costumes and living their lives in true Brazilian style here.
So, in case you’re still wondering, grab your feathers and book a ticket to Brazil for the Rio Carnival now!
Book Your Flight to Rio de Janeiro
Book Your Flight to Rio de Janeiro
When: 28th August 2019
The festivals’ list for 2019 remains incomplete without this one. Held on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, the annual La Tomatina festival is as crazy as it can get with thousands of people gathering from all over the world and taking part in what is known as the “World’s Biggest Food Fight”. With just a few small trucks going inside the town, over 1, 45,000 kilos of ripe tomatoes are brought in to start the real smash party! Only 20,000 lucky people get to attend this exciting festival around the globe, so go grab yours as soon as possible.
Book Your Flight to Valencia (nearest airport)
Book Your Flight to Valencia (nearest airport)
When: 20th – 21st March 2019
The festival of colours, Holi is one of the most celebrated festivals of India. Signifying the arrival of spring and also the win of good over evil, this Hindu festival is a mark of bringing joy and colour into people’s lives. The first day is usually about performing the ritual of people set effigies on fire, signifying the burning of the demon, Holika. Whereas, the following day has people celebrating the festival with vibrant colours, water balloons, and good food!
When: 14th – 25th May 2019
One of the best festivals in the world and the most important film festival in terms of worldwide impact – the 72nd season of Festival de Cannes will be held this year. Known for previewing and acknowledging films of all genres, including documentaries from all around the world, it has film stars from around the world gathering under one roof and celebrating art like there’s no tomorrow. A glamourous affair with celebrities glittering in their designer clothes, this festival surely possesses its own fan base and should not be missed!
When: 19th – 28th July 2019
If you are an insane music lover and want to witness the world’s best-renowned DJs at one place, then Tomorrowland should definitely be on your bucket list! An ultimate EDM festival for all the revellers, it is once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. With more than 1000 famous DJs from all over the world, mind-boggling music, 15 spectacular stage designs, breathtaking fireworks and people from more than 200 countries worshipping music under one roof, what else does one really need in life?
So, leave your workstations for a while and set yourself free by travelling to a whole new country and become a part of the best festivals in the world this year.
Don’t forget to create unlimited memories while you’re at it so that you can brag about them for the rest of your life!
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