![Yee Peng Festival](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Yee-Peng-1024x699.jpg\")
Yi Peng or Yee Peng, this wonderful unique Festival is celebrated in Chiang Mai, in November, every year. It is held on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month every year, which normally means mid-way through November, but this can vary. Locals believe that this is the time when the moon is at its brightest and the rivers are filled to their fullest, so this is the best time light a lantern or set a floating “kratong off on the Ping River and make a wish.<\/p>\n
2. Holi Festival, India<\/h2>\n\n![Holi Festival India](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holi-Festival-India.jpg\")
Source: globalcitizen.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHoli is a Hindu festival, that marks the beginning of spring. The holiday symbolizes the victory of good over evil, end of winter and it is celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. “Witness the beauty of the great cupid festival which excites curiosity as the townsfolk are dancing at the touch of brownish water thrown … Everything is colored yellowish red and rendered dusty by the heaps of scented powder blown all over,” written by the Indian emperor, Harsha.<\/p>\n
3. Day of the Dead, Mexico<\/h2>\n\n![Dia de los muertos](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Dia-de-los-muertos-1024x580.jpg\")
Source: courtwoodin.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe origins of the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) – celebrated in entire Mexico and among those of Mexican heritage all over the world – go back in time some 3000 years, to the Aztec times. Upon dying, a person was believed to travel to the Land of the Dead called, Chicunamictl\u00e1n. A person\u2019s soul could reach the final resting place, Mictl\u00e1n only after getting through nine challenging levels. The belief is that spirits return to the world of the living, for one day. The spirits are greeted with offerings of their favorite food and drinks.<\/p>\n
4. Carnival of Venice, Italy<\/h2>\n![Carnival Venice](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carnival-Venice.jpg\")
Source: pointsandtravel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe origins of the Venice Carnival are found in two different ancient traditions: the Latin Saturnalia and the Greek Dionysian cults \u2013 major religious festivals involving the use of masks and symbolic representations. The world-famous masks have always been important elements of the carnival. They are made of leather, porcelain or using the original glass technique. The Carnival ends with an important Christian event, the start of Lent, 40 days before Easter.<\/p>\n
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5. Fuji Shibazakura, Japan<\/h2>\n\n![](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/793px-Fuji_Shibazakura_Festival_35951007675.jpg\")
Source: Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis amazing festival, the Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is the best occasion to see the wonderful Japanese flowers called shibazakura (phlox moss or pink moss in English) with the breathtaking view of Fuji Mountain. The event is usually held from mid-April until early June. Nearly 800,000 stalks of shibazakura of white, pink and purple colors ensure the unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
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6. La Tomatina, Spain<\/h2>\n\n![La Tomatina](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/La-Tomatina.jpg\")
Source: express.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLa Tomatina is probably one of the craziest festivals in the world. The tradition started in 1945 August, in the Valencian town, Bunol, where the Giants and Big-Heads parade was held. Some young boys wanted to get closer to the stage and be a part of the festivities and they accidentally pulled down one of the participants who landed in the middle of a market stall full of vegetables. People began to pick up the fruits and vegetables and pelt each other with them until the local forces ended the vegetable war. In the following year a group of young people arrived with dozens of tomatoes to the festival\u2026<\/p>\n
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7. Harbin Snow and Ice Festival, China<\/h2>\n\n![](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/chine-harbin-ice.jpg\")
Source: Pixabay.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
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8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\n![up helly aa](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/up-helly-aa-1024x681.jpg\")
Source: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
Holi is a Hindu festival, that marks the beginning of spring. The holiday symbolizes the victory of good over evil, end of winter and it is celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. “Witness the beauty of the great cupid festival which excites curiosity as the townsfolk are dancing at the touch of brownish water thrown … Everything is colored yellowish red and rendered dusty by the heaps of scented powder blown all over,” written by the Indian emperor, Harsha.<\/p>\n
3. Day of the Dead, Mexico<\/h2>\n\nSource: courtwoodin.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe origins of the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) – celebrated in entire Mexico and among those of Mexican heritage all over the world – go back in time some 3000 years, to the Aztec times. Upon dying, a person was believed to travel to the Land of the Dead called, Chicunamictl\u00e1n. A person\u2019s soul could reach the final resting place, Mictl\u00e1n only after getting through nine challenging levels. The belief is that spirits return to the world of the living, for one day. The spirits are greeted with offerings of their favorite food and drinks.<\/p>\n
4. Carnival of Venice, Italy<\/h2>\nSource: pointsandtravel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe origins of the Venice Carnival are found in two different ancient traditions: the Latin Saturnalia and the Greek Dionysian cults \u2013 major religious festivals involving the use of masks and symbolic representations. The world-famous masks have always been important elements of the carnival. They are made of leather, porcelain or using the original glass technique. The Carnival ends with an important Christian event, the start of Lent, 40 days before Easter.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
5. Fuji Shibazakura, Japan<\/h2>\n\nSource: Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis amazing festival, the Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is the best occasion to see the wonderful Japanese flowers called shibazakura (phlox moss or pink moss in English) with the breathtaking view of Fuji Mountain. The event is usually held from mid-April until early June. Nearly 800,000 stalks of shibazakura of white, pink and purple colors ensure the unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
6. La Tomatina, Spain<\/h2>\n\nSource: express.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLa Tomatina is probably one of the craziest festivals in the world. The tradition started in 1945 August, in the Valencian town, Bunol, where the Giants and Big-Heads parade was held. Some young boys wanted to get closer to the stage and be a part of the festivities and they accidentally pulled down one of the participants who landed in the middle of a market stall full of vegetables. People began to pick up the fruits and vegetables and pelt each other with them until the local forces ended the vegetable war. In the following year a group of young people arrived with dozens of tomatoes to the festival\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Harbin Snow and Ice Festival, China<\/h2>\n\nSource: Pixabay.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\nSource: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
The origins of the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) – celebrated in entire Mexico and among those of Mexican heritage all over the world – go back in time some 3000 years, to the Aztec times. Upon dying, a person was believed to travel to the Land of the Dead called, Chicunamictl\u00e1n. A person\u2019s soul could reach the final resting place, Mictl\u00e1n only after getting through nine challenging levels. The belief is that spirits return to the world of the living, for one day. The spirits are greeted with offerings of their favorite food and drinks.<\/p>\n
4. Carnival of Venice, Italy<\/h2>\nSource: pointsandtravel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe origins of the Venice Carnival are found in two different ancient traditions: the Latin Saturnalia and the Greek Dionysian cults \u2013 major religious festivals involving the use of masks and symbolic representations. The world-famous masks have always been important elements of the carnival. They are made of leather, porcelain or using the original glass technique. The Carnival ends with an important Christian event, the start of Lent, 40 days before Easter.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
5. Fuji Shibazakura, Japan<\/h2>\n\nSource: Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis amazing festival, the Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is the best occasion to see the wonderful Japanese flowers called shibazakura (phlox moss or pink moss in English) with the breathtaking view of Fuji Mountain. The event is usually held from mid-April until early June. Nearly 800,000 stalks of shibazakura of white, pink and purple colors ensure the unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
6. La Tomatina, Spain<\/h2>\n\nSource: express.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLa Tomatina is probably one of the craziest festivals in the world. The tradition started in 1945 August, in the Valencian town, Bunol, where the Giants and Big-Heads parade was held. Some young boys wanted to get closer to the stage and be a part of the festivities and they accidentally pulled down one of the participants who landed in the middle of a market stall full of vegetables. People began to pick up the fruits and vegetables and pelt each other with them until the local forces ended the vegetable war. In the following year a group of young people arrived with dozens of tomatoes to the festival\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Harbin Snow and Ice Festival, China<\/h2>\n\nSource: Pixabay.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\nSource: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
The origins of the Venice Carnival are found in two different ancient traditions: the Latin Saturnalia and the Greek Dionysian cults \u2013 major religious festivals involving the use of masks and symbolic representations. The world-famous masks have always been important elements of the carnival. They are made of leather, porcelain or using the original glass technique. The Carnival ends with an important Christian event, the start of Lent, 40 days before Easter.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
5. Fuji Shibazakura, Japan<\/h2>\n\nSource: Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThis amazing festival, the Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is the best occasion to see the wonderful Japanese flowers called shibazakura (phlox moss or pink moss in English) with the breathtaking view of Fuji Mountain. The event is usually held from mid-April until early June. Nearly 800,000 stalks of shibazakura of white, pink and purple colors ensure the unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
6. La Tomatina, Spain<\/h2>\n\nSource: express.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLa Tomatina is probably one of the craziest festivals in the world. The tradition started in 1945 August, in the Valencian town, Bunol, where the Giants and Big-Heads parade was held. Some young boys wanted to get closer to the stage and be a part of the festivities and they accidentally pulled down one of the participants who landed in the middle of a market stall full of vegetables. People began to pick up the fruits and vegetables and pelt each other with them until the local forces ended the vegetable war. In the following year a group of young people arrived with dozens of tomatoes to the festival\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Harbin Snow and Ice Festival, China<\/h2>\n\nSource: Pixabay.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\nSource: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
This amazing festival, the Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is the best occasion to see the wonderful Japanese flowers called shibazakura (phlox moss or pink moss in English) with the breathtaking view of Fuji Mountain. The event is usually held from mid-April until early June. Nearly 800,000 stalks of shibazakura of white, pink and purple colors ensure the unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
6. La Tomatina, Spain<\/h2>\n\nSource: express.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLa Tomatina is probably one of the craziest festivals in the world. The tradition started in 1945 August, in the Valencian town, Bunol, where the Giants and Big-Heads parade was held. Some young boys wanted to get closer to the stage and be a part of the festivities and they accidentally pulled down one of the participants who landed in the middle of a market stall full of vegetables. People began to pick up the fruits and vegetables and pelt each other with them until the local forces ended the vegetable war. In the following year a group of young people arrived with dozens of tomatoes to the festival\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Harbin Snow and Ice Festival, China<\/h2>\n\nSource: Pixabay.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\nSource: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
La Tomatina is probably one of the craziest festivals in the world. The tradition started in 1945 August, in the Valencian town, Bunol, where the Giants and Big-Heads parade was held. Some young boys wanted to get closer to the stage and be a part of the festivities and they accidentally pulled down one of the participants who landed in the middle of a market stall full of vegetables. People began to pick up the fruits and vegetables and pelt each other with them until the local forces ended the vegetable war. In the following year a group of young people arrived with dozens of tomatoes to the festival\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Harbin Snow and Ice Festival, China<\/h2>\n\nSource: Pixabay.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\nSource: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. It is held in China, Harbin on January 5 every year. Its history dates back to the last century and became the most important festivals in the region, and even in the country by attracting nearly 18 million visitors on an annual basis.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
8. Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland<\/h2>\n\nSource: handluggageonly.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
The Up Helly Aa Fire Festival is held in the Shetland Islands of Scotland annually. The festival\u2019s origins date back to the early 1800s: \u201cGroups of young men in disguise would drag barrels of lighted tar on sledges through the streets of the islands\u2019 capital, Lerwick. Burning tar often spilled as the men tried to navigate sledges along the narrow streets, causing damage to properties.”<\/p>\n
Tar-barrelling was banned in 1874 in an attempt to stop such practices. The young men refined their activities, resulting in the first Up Helly Aa torchlight procession in 1881.\u201d written on Historic Environment Scotland\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n9. Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s, Hungary<\/h2>\n
![Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bus\u00f3j\u00e1r\u00e1s-1024x682.jpg\")
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