Day of the Dead in Mexico (Dia de lost muertos)
1 and 2 November, people in Mexico (Guatemala, Salvador and Honduras), местные жители традиционно отмечают день почитания мёртвых. Фестиваль называют Dia de muertos — День Мёртвых. To the moment, when a person conscious the frightening nature of knowing, he'll conscious that, death on this path — is our eternal companion, indispensable partner, that's always there. Смерть является главным…
International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin
North China seem to be the coldest place in the country, and maybe even in Asia. But even here its advantages. For those, who are not afraid of the cold, Harbin held one of the brightest and largest ice and snow festivals in the world. Here you can see an incredible, fantastic sculptures in the form of well-known buildings and structures, which affects its…
Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
The festival has its origins in the distant 1950, когда студенты старших классов собрались вместе в парке Одори и соорудили десяток снежных скульптур. Позднее, через несколько лет, силы самообороны Японии начали участвовать в создании скульптур в качестве тренировок. Это участие продолжается до сих пор. Наиболее популярен фестиваль стал после XI Зимних Олимпийских игр в Японии в 1972…
The Venice Carnival (Carnival Of Venice)
Carnival of Venice - a grand celebration in Italy, which is held annually in Venice. This festival – One of the most remarkable and amazing carnivals in the world. Duration of about 2 weeks, and the start date is selected according to the beginning of Catholic Lent. This ancient festival, the first mention of which relate to 11 Ages, took place after the harvest in honor of…
Rio Carnival, Brazil
Festival in Rio de Janeiro – the biggest holiday in Brazil. Living in the country, waiting for this holiday for the whole year. Only one festival ended, and already looking forward to and preparing for the next. Season major holidays in this wonderful country, originates at Christmas, capturing the New Year's holidays, and end with the annual carnival. In Brazil, the carnival begins almost immediately, after…