10 Parties Around the World You’ll Want to Know

Each country has its own way of expressing its identity in the celebrations and festivals that its people organize. It doesn’t matter if it’s an international holiday, like New Year’s, Valentine’s Day or honoring a saint, the truth is that no two holidays are the same in the world. And, when the celebration is typical of a certain region, participating means not only having a beautiful experience, but also immersing yourself in the culture, art and history that make each country unique and incomparable.

O awesome.club deals, in this post, with 10 festivals from different parts of the world that highlight all the beauty of the traditions of their peoples.

In addition to the colorful clothes, songs and dances typical of the local culture, if you visit Peru in June, you probably won’t want to miss the Inti Raymi celebration, also known as the “Feast of the Sun”. She is celebrated on the 24th of that month, on the winter solstice. This holiday, which emerged from Inca customs, was celebrated with the aim of making the Sun god reborn, starting a new cycle. During the feast, which lasted 15 days, in addition to dancing, sacrifices were performed as offerings to the deity.

According to the Spanish poet Garcilaso de la Vega, the festival had political connotations, as in this ritual the leaders of conquered peoples declared loyalty to the Inca sovereign. When the Spanish conquerors arrived in the region, it was no longer celebrated, as it was considered a pagan festival. The prohibition lasted centuries until, in 1944, it was performed again, with music, dance and colors. During the days of the festival, people dance in groups as an offering to the Sun and fast. The party not only invites fun, but also spirituality and getting to know the traditions that make Andean culture unique.

Is there anything more beautiful than a festival full of music and colors? If you like events full of these characteristics, you should know that in February, in India, Rajasthan is filled with colors to celebrate the Desert Festival. The event lasts for 3 days, on dates that coincide with the full moon in the Thar Desert.

During the party, music and performing arts typical of Indian culture are presented. You can also learn to dance to folk rhythms such as kalbelia and gair. During the celebrations it is common to see several wedding parties, as some couples wait to get married during the festival.

The Guelaguetza festival takes place on the third Monday of July of each year, in Cerro del Fortín, in Oaxaca, Mexico, when a cult to Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated. It is a very old celebration, dating back to before the Spanish conquest, when the indigenous people of Oaxaca worshiped the corn goddess. When the conquerors arrived, the date was still celebrated, but it incorporated European religious aspects, thus becoming a tribute to the saint with elements of local culture.

In addition to folk music, scenic arts, dance and sports, during these days it is possible to learn about local handicrafts, in addition to enjoying its cuisine. During this period, indigenous communities also unite with the aim of making their compatriots and tourists aware of their culture.

No, it is not the Brazilian one, but a kind of Spanish “relative”, also celebrated in June and in honor of the same saint. In medieval style, this celebration is held on the 23rd, the day before the birth of Saint John the Baptist. In the Spanish case, the celebration is carried out with bonfires, carriages and fireworks, in addition to many colors and lights. The Christian celebration was adapted to the pagan festivities, in which the summer solstice was welcomed. The bonfire was a way to give more strength to the sun.

In addition to Spain and Brazil, the date is celebrated in several Christian countries, with varied beliefs and superstitions. In some places, it is believed that if you bathe in the night dew, you will be protected all year round, and if the sick walk in the dew, they will feel relief. Also, according to tradition, during the holiday, singles who take a look out the window of their homes can meet the love of their lives.

More than a sight to behold, this celebration is pure fun. Those who miss their childhood water games can enjoy the Water Festival, an amazing and lively festival taking place on April 14th and 15th in Songkran, Thailand. In addition to the playful aspect, the truth is that this holiday is very rich in terms of traditions, as there are visits to temples and rituals in which food is offered to Buddhist monks. Also, during the period, young people often pour water on the hands of the elderly as a sign of respect.

On the 13th of June, Portugal is full of colors and music to celebrate the day of the patron saint of Lisbon, with the Festa de Santo Antônio. During the event, you can see parades, try traditional meals and, in addition, see the celebration of weddings, as many consider the matchmaker saint — a tradition that, as you may know, also applies to Brazil. Because of this belief, 16 weddings are celebrated on that day, which open the festivity.

The term Sanziene refers to Romanian fairies and the typical yellow flowers of the region where this festival is held. So, on June 24, the most beautiful women in the cities of the Carpathian mountain region dress in white and collect these flowers to make wreaths, used to return to the city.

During the night, people dance and celebrate around a bonfire, in addition to jumping over the extinguished embers to attract health and purify themselves. It is an event in which it is possible to know many of the beliefs of this country. Legends say that fairies come out at night to bless the crops, so that they grow in abundance, a propitious moment, also, to perform love spells.

Those who loved the floating lantern scene from Disney’s Tangled will likely find this festival a dream come true. During the month of November, at the Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand, the sky is filled with lanterns. It is also possible to see fireworks and small rafts with flowers and candles that make the water shine, as if it were a starry sky. They symbolize the act of letting go of feelings of grudge, sadness and mistakes, to start life over. The holiday is a tribute to Buddha, but was probably inspired by celebrations in Hindu culture.

During the last days of February, or at the beginning of March, one of the most popular celebrations in Ecuador, the Festival of Fruits and Flowers, takes place in the city of Ambato. Despite the beauty of its name, the festival originated from something tragic, an earthquake that destroyed the city in 1949. Far from surrendering, the population made the city reborn from the rubble and, in 1951, the first festival was held, with the idea of ​​raising funds and celebrating reconstruction.

The main components of the celebration were fruits, flowers, music and other cultural manifestations, which sought, in addition to helping, to fill the hearts of residents with joy. Over the years, the celebration has become so popular that it has now become national and sophisticated. But, even having incorporated components such as the blessing of flowers, gastronomic contests and beauty queens, in addition to musical concerts, the party did not lose its main objective: to fill the hearts of Ecuadorians and visitors with joy.

For many, the cold and snow are the perfect combination to stay indoors in your pajamas, but in Japan, in February, this weather is a reason to decorate the streets with sculptures and lights during the Sapporo Snow Festival. This is one of the most important events in the country. During the days of celebration, it is possible to see several statues and participate in snow sculpture competitions, in addition to attending shows and games suitable for the winter. About 400 ice statues are made at the festival, and if there is not enough material for this, the Defense Forces bring snow from nearby places. All with the standard of quality and care typical of the Japanese people.

Did you know these parties? Have you had the opportunity to be part of any of them? Tell us in the comments section.