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Lantern Festival
2026-03-03
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.

Holi
2026-03-04
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 water at each other, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the joyous spirit of the season.

Las Fallas
2026-03-15
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 burning of these sculptures in a spectacular bonfire, accompanied by fireworks and lively street celebrations, typically held in mid-March.

Qingming Festival, China
2026-04-05
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 ancestors by cleaning gravesites, making offerings, and paying respects.
The festival, which dates back over 2,500 years, also marks the arrival of spring, and many people enjoy outdoor activities like flying kites and taking nature walks. Traditional foods such as Qingtuan (sweet green rice balls) are often eaten during the celebration.

Hana Matsuri, Japan
2026-04-08
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 garden in which Buddha was born.
A key tradition is the kanbutsu-e ceremony, where people pour sweet tea (amacha) over small Buddha statues, reenacting the legend that celestial dragons bathed the newborn Buddha in fragrant rain. The festival includes parades, cultural performances, and prayers, promoting peace, gratitude, and Buddhist teachings.

Songkran Festival
2026-04-13
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 of bad luck. Families gather to pay respects to elders, visit temples for merit-making, and participate in traditional rituals such as pouring scented water over Buddha statues.
Songkran is a time of joy, renewal, and cultural festivities, attracting locals and tourists who join in the celebrations across the country.
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Seville Fair, Spain
2026-04-21
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, it has evolved into a grand celebration of Andalusian culture, featuring flamenco dancing, bullfights, parades, and colorful processions. The fair is held at a specially constructed fairground in Seville, with hundreds of decorated casetas (private tents) where families and friends gather to eat, drink, and dance. The event is marked by traditional attire, such as flamenco dresses for women and traje corto (short jackets) for men. It’s a lively and joyful celebration of Andalusian music, dance, and heritage.

Gathering of Nations
2026-04-24
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. This annual event, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a vibrant and significant gathering that fosters unity, cultural exchange, and the sharing of traditions among Indigenous communities.

Lei Day
2026-05-01
Lei Day honors Hawaii’s people and their unique heritage. The common celebration of Lei Day includes giving gifts of leis to others.

El Colacho, Spain
2026-06-07
El Salto del Colacho, also known as The Baby Jumping Festival, is a Spanish ritual in which men dressed as the devil jump over babies born within the year.
Traditionally, the “devils” jump over the babies to lure away evil spirits and leave the babies blessed and pure.

Dragon Boat Festival, China
2026-06-19
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu or Tuen Ng Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday. Celebrated with dragon boat races, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and the hanging of medicinal herbs, the festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan and is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good health and protection.
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Festival of the Sun, Peru
2026-06-24
Inti Raymi is an ancient Incan festival celebrated in honor of the Sun God, Inti. Held on the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, the festival involves elaborate ceremonies, processions, and rituals to express gratitude for the sun’s life-giving energy and seek blessings for the upcoming year.
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