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…
Songkran – Thai new year
Songkran Festival (Songkran) is a massive pouring water, using any means available – buckets, water pistols and other weapons. During the 3 hot days this crazy battle lasts, which is the highlight of the year. And the old, and young, all take to the streets and watered each other. Pouring water is a sacred ritual, which allows you to wash off…
The festival of snakes in Italy (Procession of Serpari)
The event takes place every first Thursday of May. This holiday – one of the strangest festivals in Italy, takes place in a small village in Abruzzan Cocullo. People decorate the statue of St. Dominic(Defender of snake bites) precious stones, money and live snakes. Dressed bear statue in the village, together with snakes, which not only twists around the statue, but also those, who is it…
Festival "The lights of the Rhine" (Rhine in Flames)
Festival "Lights Rhine" is a fireworks festival and historic installations, which is held annually in Germany from May to September. The festival starts in Bonn, and then continues in all major cities, standing on the river Rhine. During the festival the magnificent light shows, pyrotechnic show, Parade of ships, fireworks are held and jousting tournaments. Ancient castles and churches, standing on the shore, highlighted…
Berne geranium. Flower Festival
In Bern once a year passes amazing festival, dedicated geraniums. This plant is even one of the symbols of the city, and bear him company. Festival, как правило, held between late April and early May, by this time, you can catch the time of flowering of the main colors of the Bernese. The main Bernese markets work Tuesday and Saturday,…