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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1748931426462{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Nara Country Japan Dedicated To Ancestors Duration 1 day Time of Year January [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Yamayaki, meaning "mountain burning" in Japanese, is one of Nara’s most visually arresting and culturally meaningful annual traditions. Held on the fourth Saturday of January, the festival centers

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1748437342048{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location South East Asia Country China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore Dedicated To Change'e Duration 1 day Time of Year September - October [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most beloved traditional celebrations across China and

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1747887826399{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Ladakh Country India Dedicated To Dharmapalas Duration 2 days Time of Year July - August [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Tucked away in the high-altitude landscape of Ladakh, the Korzok Gustor festival is a vivid expression of Buddhist devotion and Ladakhi cultural identity. Held annually at

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1747368720956{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Rome Country Italy Dedicated To Saturn Duration 7 days Time of Year December [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction In ancient Rome, few festivals captured the public’s imagination quite like Saturnalia. Celebrated each December, this jubilant holiday honored Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and time, and

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1747053188735{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Persia Country Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kurdistan Dedicated To Mithra Duration 1 day Time of Year December [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Yalda, also known as Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, is an ancient Persian festival observed on the longest and darkest night

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1746254991544{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location North India Country India Dedicated To Krishna, Holika Duration 2 days Time of Year March [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Holi, often called the "Festival of Colors," is one of India’s most cherished celebrations, known for its infectious energy, vibrant hues, and cultural depth. Observed each

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1745824846521{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo Country Japan Dedicated To Ancestors Duration 3 days Time of Year August [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Obon, also known simply as the Obon Festival, is one of Japan’s most heartfelt and spiritually significant traditions. Observed each year, Obon honors the spirits of

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1745306408143{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Scandinavia Country Denmark, Finland, Sweden Dedicated To Odin Duration 3 days Time of Year January [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction In the heart of Norse tradition lies a powerful ritual known as Odin’s Blót—a sacred offering to the Allfather. More than a simple sacrifice, this ceremony

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1744875196382{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Bali Country Indonesia Dedicated To Hyang Widi Wasa Duration 1 day Time of Year March [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction In the heart of Indonesia, amidst Bali’s lush landscapes and vibrant traditions, there exists a New Year celebration like no other. Nyepi, often referred to as

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1744265544479{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Caribbean, Africa Country Haiti, Benin, and Togo Dedicated To Damballa Duration 1 - 3 days Time of Year Variable [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Damballa Voodoo Festival is a powerful celebration of Vodoun spirituality and cultural heritage. Originating from West African traditions and shaped by

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1743738151737{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location India Country India Dedicated To Lord Ram Duration 5 day Time of Year October - November [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Diwali, or Deepavali, is among India's most cherished festivals, celebrated with enthusiasm by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists worldwide. This vibrant occasion signifies the

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1743129455978{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Cusco Country Peru Dedicated To Inti Duration 1 day Time of Year June 24th [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Inti Raymi festival, or "Festival of the Sun," is a cornerstone of Andean culture, honoring the sun god Inti and marking the winter solstice in the

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1742708136616{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location All over India Country India Dedicated To Durga Duration 9 days Time of Year September - October [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Navaratri, a cherished Indian festival, is marked by nine nights of devotion, dance, and cultural expression. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it honors the divine

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1742185615167{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Sendai, Hiratsuka, Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka Country Japan Dedicated To Orihime and Hikoboshi Duration 1 day Time of Year August [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Tanabata Festival, or Star Festival, is a cherished Japanese tradition celebrated on July 7th, rooted in a touching love story

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1741669732618{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Zigui, Hong Kong Country China Dedicated To Qu Yuan Duration 1-3 days Time of Year May [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival (端午节), is a centuries-old Chinese tradition celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1740748724825{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Newgrange Country Ireland Dedicated To N/A Duration 1 day Time of Year 1 November [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Samhain, pronounced "sow-in," is an ancient Gaelic festival marking the transition from the harvest season to winter. Celebrated from October 31st to November 1st, it is a

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1740222540932{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Accra Country Ghana Dedicated To Overcoming Famine Duration Many Weeks Time of Year August - September [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Homowo festival, celebrated by the Ga people of Ghana, is a lively expression of their culture and resilience. Rooted in history and mythology, it

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1739761758138{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Scandinavia Country Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany Dedicated To Odin, Thor, and Baldur Duration 12 days Time of Year December - January [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Yule, one of the oldest winter festivals in Germanic mythology, celebrates the winter solstice and the return of the sun.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1739236651177{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Chiang Mai Country Thailand Dedicated To Mae Khongkha Duration 1 day Time of Year November [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s most cherished festivals, takes place on the night of the full moon in the twelfth lunar month, typically in November. This

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1738580441100{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Whole Of India Country India Dedicated To Lord Ram, Durga Duration 1 day Time of Year September/October [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Observed on the tenth day of the Hindu lunar

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1738146667313{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Osogbo Country Nigeria Dedicated To Osun Duration 2 weeks Time of Year August [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Osun-Osogbo Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration held in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State in southwestern Nigeria. Dedicated to the river goddess Osun, it serves as

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1737613670274{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Athens Country Greece Dedicated To Dionysus Duration 5-6 days Time of Year December/January or March/April [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Dionysia was a cornerstone of ancient Greek culture, celebrated annually to honor Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater. This vibrant festival combined religious

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1737006919187{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Battambang Country Cambodia Dedicated To Ancestors Duration 15 days Time of Year September/October [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Pchum Ben, or the "Festival of the Dead," is a deeply meaningful tradition in Cambodian culture, celebrated each year over 15 days. The

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1736489569699{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Beijing, Shanghai, Pingxi, Nanjing Country China Dedicated To Spring Duration 1 day Time of Year February - March [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction The Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is a beloved event in Chinese culture, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1735960923788{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Location Kerala Country India Dedicated To Mahabali Duration 10 days Time of Year August - September [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Onam, a vibrant and culturally rich festival of Kerala, India, signifies the annual harvest and showcases the state’s heritage and communal harmony. Observed in the Malayalam

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