Each person spends most of his life at work, so he just needs a charge of positive energy and good rest. Not just official events for a well-deserved weekend, but really funny, intriguing and amazing holidays, bringing together the whole people and inspiring a national idea.
Many countries have vibrant festivals that may not be understandable to other nationalities, but, nevertheless, attract a significant number of fans. We recommend such interesting events to tourists who are going to visit a particular place. Once on a grand and unusual show, you will get incomparable emotions for life - but this is even better than a few stamped photos on Instagram.
So, we will be transported to world festivities and highlight the TOP 10 most exciting mass events.
10. Coopershild Cheese Race | Great Britain
Britain has been distinguished more than once for its unusual holidays and events. The Cheese Race, which takes place on the last Monday of spring, is considered a dangerous and truly gambling day. Many participants gather on a steep hill, where they are given large heads of cheese weighing about 500 g (and in more ancient times they could reach 18 kilos!). Then, on a signal, people launch their cheese head and must run and catch it on the run.
In a dangerous pursuit, some active runners can get severe injuries of the musculoskeletal system, so an ambulance team is always on duty at the event.
9. Holi | India
This unusual holiday covers many countries of the world - why on earth, what kind of person would not want to spend a day in bright colors and fiery emotions? Holi is traditionally celebrated after the March full moon (for example, in Nepal and India). In just a few years, the holiday was transferred to other European countries as a way to welcome spring.
Preparations for the event take place in advance. Bonfires are lit on the streets of the full moon, which are designed to cleanse the environment from negative vibrations and unclean spirits. Bonfires are a symbol of the destruction of the god Kholika, which symbolizes the evil beginning. On the morning after the “burning” of Holiki, people go out into the street and throw themselves at each other with colored powder, dousing themselves with water, literally forming art on the body of another person. All this is accompanied by violent singing and dancing, general fun. What is noteworthy for India, caste bundles are also erased that day.
8. La Tomatina | Spain
Eccentric Spain shows how to have fun. On the day of Tomatina, which is annually celebrated in the city of Bunyol, people gather from all over the world, that is, the event can be considered international.
The purpose of the festival is to shower other people with juicy and fragrant tomatoes. A real tomato saga unfolds on the streets, and ripe pulp fills the streets, nearby cars and cafes, and houses. It was because of the scale and specificity of the holiday that the authorities imposed restrictions: it lasts 1 hour, injuries and fights against the background of a "peaceful" shelling of tomatoes are forbidden, any other objects other than tomatoes are not involved in the slaughter. By the way, the local authorities sponsors the event, supplying more than 100 tons of ripe vegetables for free.
7. Feast of the Nudes | Japan
It would seem that such a very frivolous and eccentric holiday can only be born in modern society. However, it has been celebrated since 767. In a certain temple, men aged 23-43 years are gathered, wearing only loincloths. The number of participants reaches 3 thousand. The purpose of the event is to attract success and success, and naked men act as generators - if you touch them, then all the bad will go away, and the good will come.
Participants of Hadak Matsuri leave the temple and organize a solemn procession through the streets of the city, where people try to touch them.
It is interesting that the event is held in February, so the courage not to take. And for some, the sake, adopted “for courage”, is quite helpful.
6. Citron | France
A real citrus day is held on the Cote d'Azur, attracting tourists from all over the world. The day before, the city of Menton is decorated with various balls, lanterns and other compositions made from citruses (limes, oranges, grapefruits, sweeties, lemons, etc.). As a rule, several hundred participants arrive for a holiday, which makes it large-scale, vibrant and very cheerful.
In addition to the scenery, interesting concerts, various amateur performances and, of course, eating delicious citrus fruits to strengthen immunity await people.
5. Herring Day | Russia
Surprisingly, the holiday of this tasty and popular fish is not held anywhere in Norway, but in Russia (Kaliningrad). The festival is celebrated annually and attracts people from various parts of Russia, where for some reason it has not yet gained popularity. On the second Saturday of April, a bright procession is organized in the local streets. Around there are spontaneous local cuisines and restaurants, where culinary specialists offer various fish dishes for every taste and budget. In the evening, a well-fed and satisfied citizens awaits a thematic gala concert.
4. The Day of Drunkards | Mexico
A fairly young holiday, since the tradition of its celebration appeared only in 2005 with the submission of local Internet bloggers. The community felt that it is not worth discrediting lovers of drinks - they also deserve a separate holiday in terms of mass, at which everything will be allowed and permitted. The official government, of course, has nothing to do with the event, where the city on May 20 turns into a total drinking and mass disgrace. Nevertheless, gradually the holiday carries away more and more followers, despite specific, and sometimes sad consequences.
3. Day of red | Holland
The famous world holiday, where every red-haired person can feel "in his element." The event annually brings together more than 5 thousand red-haired people from several dozen countries. At the end of the festival, a commemorative photo album is published, which contains a lot of wonderful and funny pictures of red-haired women. Local authorities support and sponsor the holiday, held on September 1-2, in order to unite fellow citizens and, of course, replenish the budget through mass tourism.
Interestingly, the tradition was born only in the 21st century, when a local artist gave a cry that he was looking for redheads to create portraiture. More than a hundred applicants responded to the announcement, which over the years has transformed into a major holiday. Those wishing to attend the event expect mass picnics, photography, fashion shows, gala concerts and master classes.
2. Monkey banquet | Thailand
Exotic resort country is manifested even in its events. For tourists, one of the vivid and unusual impressions will be a celebration organized for monkeys. In the small town of Lopburi, locals are preparing a feast for primates. On average, they count on several hundred “participants”, but a generous table attracts a much larger number of tailed guests. Monkeys are offered exotic fruits and vegetables, cereals, various local sweets and desserts. You can even drink this whole thing with delicious soda. According to the data, about 2 tons of goodies are allocated for the celebration. A welcome conclusion to the event is the fact that well-fed and arrogant primates start throwing leftovers at each other and into the audience, which only pleases the people.
1. San Fermin | Spain
And again, Spain surprises us with a crazy event, which lasts from July 6-14. Dedicated to the martyr St. Fermin.
During the festival, the locals of Pamplona and numerous tourists every morning (at about 8 o’clock) are going to watch the ensierro with wild bulls. Enraged animals are released on the participants of the tournament, who must drape from them that there is urine to a certain safe area. The distance of such a race is 875 meters. The event is really crazy, as participants can get severe injuries from the horns of an evil bull. Despite the danger, the festival is held in large numbers and successfully, accompanied by an alcoholic libation and music.
Yes, the tourist really has something to visit - such days are remembered for a long time, especially if you managed to be not only an obedient spectator, but also an active participant in folly. It is important to soberly assess your chances and not to fall into the general chaos, which is often accompanied by such events.