Festivals and Celebrations

There's something going on somehwhere on the planet every single day! And here are some of tjhe world's most fascinating festivals, celebrations, festivals, competitions, and other events.

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La Tomatina - Spain´s juiciest festival!

flydime Ever dreamt of being part of a crazy food fight with thousands of people throwing ripe tomatoes at each other — all in good fun? Welcome to La Tomatina, Spain’s most iconic and colorful street festival, where getting messy is the whole point! Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the small Valencian town of Buñol — a half-hour drive or 50-minute train ride from Valencia city — transforms into a red sea of joy, laughter, and tomato pulp. People from all over the world gather here…

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5 terrific New Year´s Eve destinations in the USA

Sudip Biswas Wait, isn´t India majority Hindu and large-minority Muslim, with Christians only about two to three percent of the population? Absolutely, but as with other Asian countries like Japan, Christmas has become a cultural phenomenon that transcends religions, and Indians love a good festival! So apart from places like Goa, Kerala, northeastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, and parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, which hold large church services, street decorations,…

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8 places to enjoy Christmas in India - yes, India

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In the British Virgin Islands, Anegada and its lobster festival

Most travelers have heard of the U.S. Virgin Islands; some of the British Virgin Islands. Those familiar with the BVI usually know Tortola, and maybe even Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. But it seems that few have ever heard of Anegada. Which is a shame because it has so much to recommend it.For starters, the northernmost of the BVI - a mere 15 square miles and with a population of just 450, a 45-minute ferry ride from Tortola - boasts multiple beautiful beaches with soft sand whiter and azure…

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Paula Donner May 4, 2010 at 12:38am

Don't forget Telluride Blues & Brews. www.tellurideblues.com
David Paul Appell February 16, 2010 at 12:23am

THe Tripatini blog visits the unique Quebec Winter Carnival -- check it out!

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James Morris January 20, 2010 at 6:54pm

Hey, please check-out Canada's top Shakespeare festival:
http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/

Further, one of Canada's top summer music festivals is celebrating it's 10th year this coming season, 'Stratford Summer Music': http://www.stratfordsummermusic.ca/

Lastly, new to Stratford is a great weekend foodie festival of note, called 'Savour Stratford': http://www.savourstratford.com/
David Paul Appell November 1, 2009 at 6:18am

A sample of the late-afternoon Halloween scene on South Beach's famed Lincoln Road pedestrian mall. Lots of cute toddlers, ripped bods, and everyone's favorite, dogs in costume!

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José Balido October 3, 2009 at 3:30am

It's OKTOBERFEST in Germany... and around the world! Here's a great guide to help you party.
Paula Donner August 24, 2009 at 7:42pm

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