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Finland★ 7
Wife Carrying Championships
An international competition with Viking origins where men carry their wives through an obstacle course. Held on the first Saturday in July with sprint, team, and international categories. Entrance fee is €50 per couple with daily costs around €80-200. The prize is the wife's weight in beer. The world record time is under 1 minute. Visitors often combine this event with experiencing Finnish sauna and the midnight sun.
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Thailand★ 5
Monkey Buffet Festival
A feast of 4,000kg of fruits and vegetables laid out for around 3,000 monkeys at Phra Prang Sam Yot temple. It occurs on the last Sunday of November and is free to watch. Facilities are basic, and monkey behavior can be aggressive, so securing belongings is advised. This chaotic event provides excellent photo opportunities. Visitors often combine trips to Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
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Italy★ 8
Battle of the Oranges
A violent and historical orange-throwing battle with 9 teams and about 500 tons of oranges. Takes place during Carnival in February lasting 3 days. Infrastructure is medieval town setup with daily costs between €80-200. Participants wear protective red hats (heavily padded recommended). Injuries are common. Visitors often combine the event with trips to Turin and the Italian Alps.
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United States★ 7
Frozen Dead Guy Days
A quirky festival celebrating a cryogenically frozen corpse, Bredo Morstoel, with coffin races, ice turkey bowling, and frozen T-shirt contests. Held in March (second weekend) at a mountain town. Over 30 events occur during the weekend. Daily costs range $100-250. Features include the Blue Ball party on Saturday night and tours of the frozen man's shed. Visitors can explore nearby Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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United Kingdom★ 6
World Bog Snorkeling Championships
A unique sporting event where competitors swim through a 60-yard peat bog trench using flippers but no conventional strokes. Held during August Bank Holiday in the small town of Llanwrtyd Wells. Entry fee for participants is £20 with daily costs around £60-150. The world record time is under 1:20. Other related events include bog mountain biking. The event combines with exploring the Brecon Beacons and experiencing Welsh culture.
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Spain★ 4
El Colacho (Baby Jumping)
A Catholic tradition since 1620 where men dressed as devils jump over babies as a cleansing ritual of original sin. It occurs during Corpus Christi, 60 days after Easter. The event is a small village event with limited facilities. Viewing is free, but arriving early is recommended. The festival is culturally significant and has a safety record of no injuries in 400 years. Visitors can combine visits to Burgos and the Camino de Santiago.
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