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Best cultural festival in the world

by beechelms

From vibrant parades and colorful traditions to avant-garde art gatherings and spirited competitions, the world of cultural festivals offers an exhilarating mix of iconic celebrations and hidden gems. Dive in and discover which festival truly deserves the crown!

  1. Carnival of Rio de Janeiro — ranked #11
    Carnival of Rio de Janeiro
    Vibrant parade with samba music and colorful costumes.
  2. Oktoberfest — ranked #22
    Oktoberfest
    World's largest beer festival in Munich, Germany.
  3. Holi — ranked #33
    Holi
    Colorful festival marking the arrival of spring in India.
  4. Mardi Gras — ranked #44
    Mardi Gras
    Famous New Orleans celebration with parades and masquerade balls.
  5. Diwali — ranked #55
    Diwali
    Festival of lights celebrated across India and beyond.
  6. Burning Man — ranked #66
    Burning Man
    Art and community festival in the Nevada desert.
  7. Gion Matsuri — ranked #77
    Gion Matsuri
    Traditional summer festival in Kyoto, Japan.
  8. La Tomatina — ranked #88
    La Tomatina
    Famous tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain.
  9. Edinburgh Festival Fringe — ranked #99
    Edinburgh Festival Fringe
    World's largest arts festival in Scotland showcasing performances.
  10. Songkran — ranked #1010
    Songkran
    Thai New Year water festival celebrated with massive water fights.
  11. Glastonbury Festival — ranked #1111
    Glastonbury Festival
    Iconic music festival featuring top artists in the UK.
  12. Sundance Film Festival — ranked #1212
    Sundance Film Festival
    Leading independent film festival held in Park City, Utah.
  13. Dia de los Muertos — ranked #1313
    Dia de los Muertos
    Mexican festival honoring deceased loved ones with vibrant altars.
  14. Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo — ranked #1414
    Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo
    World's most prestigious circus festival showcasing amazing talent.
  15. Wife Carrying World Championship — ranked #1515
    Wife Carrying World Championship
    Unique competition in Finland where men race carrying their wives.
  16. Harbin Ice Festival — ranked #1616
    Harbin Ice Festival
    Spectacular ice sculptures and winter activities in China.
  17. Salzburg Festival — ranked #1717
    Salzburg Festival
    Renowned festival for classical music and drama in Austria.
  18. Celtic Connections — ranked #1818
    Celtic Connections
    Largest winter music festival in Scotland, celebrating Celtic culture.
  19. Barcelona La Merce Festival — ranked #1919
    Barcelona La Merce Festival
    Celebration of Catalonia's patron saint with street events and fireworks.
  20. Venice Carnival — ranked #2020
    Venice Carnival
    Elegant masks and costumes in this historic Italian celebration.
  21. Coachella — ranked #2121
    Coachella
    Popular music and arts festival in California's desert.
  22. Running of the Bulls — ranked #2222
    Running of the Bulls
    Traditional festival in Pamplona, Spain featuring bull runs.
  23. Tomorrowland — ranked #2323
    Tomorrowland
    Massive electronic dance music festival in Belgium.

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Comments

Oktoberfest is one of twenty-three entries, and the other twenty-two have nothing to do with brewing. The point where beer stops being a drink and becomes an event: https://youpick.best/articles/beer-ranked-many-ways

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