Festivals
Events
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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of several Lunar New Years in Asia. It celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar.…
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Hina Matsuri
Hina Matsuri is a Japanese celebration also called Doll's Day, Doll Festival, Festival of Dolls, or Girls' Festival. People pray for the health and happiness of girls. Click HERE for…
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Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival period, celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month.
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Holi
Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated across India and other parts of the world, marking the arrival of spring. Participants engage in exuberant festivities, including throwing colored powders and…
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Las Fallas
Las Fallas is a traditional festival celebrated in Valencia, Spain, known for its elaborate and artistic sculptures called "fallas" that are displayed throughout the city. The festival culminates in the…
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Qingming Festival, China
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival observed on April 4th or 5th each year. It is a time for families to honor their…
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Hana Matsuri, Japan
Hana Matsuri, or "Flower Festival," is a Japanese Buddhist celebration held annually on April 8 to commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Temples are decorated with flowers, symbolizing the…
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Songkran Festival
Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th in Thailand. It is best known for its lively water fights, symbolizing purification and the washing away…
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Seville Fair, Spain
The Seville Fair (Feria de Abril) is one of Spain's most famous and vibrant festivals, typically held in April, two weeks after Easter. Originating in 1847 as a livestock fair,…
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Gathering of Nations
The Gathering of Nations is one of the largest powwows in North America, bringing together Native American and Indigenous peoples to celebrate their diverse cultures through traditional dance, music, and arts.…