Museums are nice. But seeing a million people throw tomatoes at each other? That is a memory.
Here are The Best Festivals Around the World You Can’t Miss.
1. Songkran (Thailand)
When: April
It is the Thai New Year. The entire country turns into a 3-day water gun fight. Grandmas, police officers, tourists—everyone gets soaked. It is pure joy.
2. Holi (India)
When: March
The festival of colors. People throw colored powder at each other to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Wear white clothes that you never want to wear again.
3. Day of the Dead (Mexico)
When: November
It sounds scary, but it is a celebration of life. Families build altars for their ancestors. The parades in Mexico City are spectacular.
Kiran’s Take: Oktoberfest (Munich)
It is expensive. It is crowded. And it is absolutely worth it.
Drinking a liter of beer with 10,000 people singing songs you don’t know creates a feeling of unity that is hard to describe. Just book your hotel 6 months in advance.
Conclusion
Travel for the culture, stay for the party.
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