The Unique Music Festivals Around the World

Do you enjoy festivals? One of the best world festivals could be a fantastic way to experience somewhere new. When going to a world festival, you get to taste the local culture and traditions with a lot of fun in one place. This article discusses some of the unique festivals around the world.

Thaipusam Festival, Malaysia

Each year on the full moon of Tamil month, the Tamil community would gather at their temples to express their gratitude and pay penance for any bad thing they may have done in the past. While you can see the celebrations anywhere around the nation, one of the best places to see them is Batu Caves in Selangor. People come on a pilgrimage and cleanse themselves as well as fast as part of the homage to their Lord Murugan, who is their god of war.

Timkat Festival, Ethiopia

Timkat Festival takes place beginning on January 19 each year. It is the biggest festival in Ethiopia, also called the Feast of Epiphany. They celebrate the baptism of Jesus through a few special ceremonies with neighbourhood parties. People make pilgrimages from other countries while the streets there are decorated in the colours of the Ethiopian flag. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, is the best place to see the Timkat Festival.

Venice Carnival, Venice

Venice Carnival takes place between the 8th – 25th of February each year. Every February, the Venetian put two weeks aside for the party. If you enjoy mystery, magic, and masquerades, this is the right one for you. They would wear a mask with masked balls, masquerade pub crawls, and mask contests. Many events are invited only as well as super fancy. However, there are still some concerts as well as street parties that you could join for free.