The Insane Mask Festival of Burkina Faso

During the dry season of every year, villages in Burkina Faso in West Africa hold mask festivals, with every year new masks and costumes are added to the 3 day event. The masks represent the spirits of the village, those that guide and guard the lives of the humans and that of mother nature.

Up Helly Aa - The Viking Fire Festival!

If a viking of the past stumbled by accident into a wormhole and arrived at the present, we do hope he steps out right at the Up Helly Aa Fire Festival in Lerwick on the Scottish Shetland Islands, because he'd probably feel right at home.

A Trip to Portugal Should Coincide with this Artistic Festival

The renowned Festival of Flowers , also known as the Festival of People (Festas do Povo / Festas das Flores) has returned to the streets of Campo Maior, Portugal.

La Fete du Citron 2013 - The Festival of Lemons!

The festival floats carry up to 140 tons of oranges and lemons, and for three weeks, the streets are taken over by 10 meter (33 feet) tall statues and structures made from - you guessed it - lemons and oranges only. Submitted by: Charlie R. La Fete du Citron 2013 - The Festival of Lemons!

A City of Ice: Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival on Camera

If you’re a fan of Winter Wonderlands and snow-covered scenes, then you will love the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. As the name suggests, it is an annual ice sculpting competition and festival, taking place in Heilongjiang Province in northern China.

Welcome to La Fete du Citron 2014, the Festival of Lemons!

La Fete du Citron, or the Citrus fruit Festival, is a unique and colorful event taking place at Menton in the French Riviera.

Have You Ever Seen the Famous Chinese Harbin Ice Festival?

The city of Harbin, located in northern China, is the home of the world’s largest ice and snow festival in the world. The festival begins in January 5th and lasts for a month, though if weather permits, the sculptures stay up longer.

12 Picturesque Festive Locations for the Winter Holidays

And while some places are modest in their festive preparations, others go all in and amaze people with their dazzling decorations and entertainment year after year.

The World Is Full of Amazing Festivals...

Festivals are celebrations put on by all of the world's communities to celebrate special aspects of their culture and hertige. Yet out of all the international festivals, these 14 definitely top the list! Here's a jaw-dropping look at how the rest of the world celebrates! 1.

The Fabulous Philippine Festival of the 7 Tribes

A beautiful festival celebrated annually in Malaybalay City in the Philippines from the second half of February to March commemorates the foundation of Bukidnon province in 1917.

The Festival of Speed Is Automotive Heaven on Earth

Click on images to enlarge Founded by Lord March back in 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a celebration of all things fast and expensive. The grounds of Goodwood House, covering some 12,000 acres, provide plenty of room for all the beautiful machinery that enthusiasts display each year.

This Scottish Viking Festival Is a Fiery Sight to Behold

Up Helly Aa is a yearly Viking festival that takes place in the Shetland Isles (a subarctic archipelago that lies 170 km north of mainland Scotland), on the last Tuesday of January.

The Tyrol Cow Festival is Absolutely Out of This World

From September to early October, the huge herds come down to the town of Tyrol for a beautiful cattle drive, the air is filled with the sound of cow bells and brass bands, with many of the cows wearing traditional head gear that makes them look very festive indeed, decked with ribbons and garlands of

COMING SOON: 15 Summer-Time Festivals to Make You Merry

Inti Raymi Festival, Cusco, Peru Image Source This festival, which is called the Festival of the Sun in English, is actually the second-largest festival of any kind in the whole of South America.

I Bet That You've Never Seen Cars Quite Like These...

Each year tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to celebrate an unusual festival known as the Burning Man. This event brings together community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. The event encourages its participants to think outside the box and get creative.

This Orchid-Filled Event is Beyond Beautiful...

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