What better way to immerse yourself in a country than by enjoying the festivities? Coincide your next holidays with one of these unforgettable festivals?
"Held in the fabled pink city of Jaipur, this two week spectacular includes a crafts, music, dance, fashion and film."
CharlotteClick here for more information on Jaipur and Rajasthan.
"Timket, or the Feast of the Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Christ and is one of the most colourful Ethiopian festivals with the Tabot, which symbolises the Ark of the Covenant, paraded around."
IllonaClick here for more information on Ethiopia.
"A 3 day music festival with artists from Mali and other African states combned with a gathering of Touareg tribes who come together to celebrate their culture with dance, music, sword fighting and camel racing."
Justin Click here for more information on Timbuktu.Choose a different month
"A celebration of culture and tradition with dancing competitions and decathlons, when the men show off their strength and agility."
KateClick here for more information on Easter Island.
"Probably the greatest carnival in the world, lasting 4 days and nights - need we say more!"
KateClick here for more information on Brazil
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"Yuanxiao Jie marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Everyone takes to the streets with lanterns to watch dragons dancing amid the noise of countless firecrackers."
Kate BClick here for more information on China.
"Wear your oldest clothes and join in the fun as grownups and children pelt each other with water and paint to celebrate Spring."
CharlotteClick here for more information on India.Choose a different month
"The Dogons are famous for their masks and during the five-day event many of them are used in ritual ceremonies that go back more than 1000 years."
Justin Click here for more information on Mali.
"A week long religious festival with purple festooned buildings and processions of grand ecclesiastical images, ending on Easter Sunday when everyone wears white, the colour of resurrection."
KateClick here for more information on Guatemala.Choose a different month
"The event features performances in a variety of styles, ranging from local Sufi chants to haunting gypsy songs from Spain - a romantic setting for a fine selection of devotional music."
SallyClick here for more information on Fez and Morocco.Choose a different month
"For three days, the warrior like Khampas converge on grassy plains above Litang. Riders deomstrate their exceptional equine skills at a festival that has remained unchanged for centuries."
Charlotte Click here for more information on Tibet.
"Mongolian nomads congregate to celebrate this traditional mid-summer festival with horse racing, wrestling and archery."
Paul Click here for more information on Mongolia.Choose a different month
"This colourful three festival includes dancing, music, sports, cattle sales and hundreds of stalls selling food and local crafts. Bachelors from surrounding tribes attend in all their finery, carrying intricately embridered umbrellas."
CharlotteClick here for more information on India.
"A whole week of theatre, music, craft stalls, sport and fun is planned - bring the whole family - in a spectacular natural setting."
Albee
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"Sweets resemble skulls, chocolates are coffin shaped, processions are macabre and everybody heads for the cemetery to celebrate the Day of the Dead."
Kate
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"Villagers from Rajasthan gather to parade, race and trade camels, horses and donkeys. Colourful regional costumes abound as does traditional dancing and folk music."
Charlotte Click here for more information on India.
"Held on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, the festival symbollises a new beginning. On lakes and rivers, canals and waterways, tiny lotus shaped boats are set afloat with candles to honour the water spirits."
Sally Click here for more information on Thailand.Choose a different month
"The Cattle Crossing is the most important Fulani festival in Diafarabe. Every December, herders bring cattle from the grazing lands to the river at Diafarabe. The first day is the Promenade des Jeunes, when the unmarried men and women dress up to attract each other."
Justin Click here for more information on Mali.Choose a different month
