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Japan★ 7
Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Dosojin Matsuri)
This unique Shinto fire festival involves a dramatic fire battle and sake-fueled combat protecting the shrine. The festival includes shrine building and onsen bathing, taking place annually on January 15 in a small village setting with modest infrastructure.
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United Kingdom★ 6
Lerwick, Shetland (Up Helly Aa)
Up Helly Aa is a Viking-themed fire festival featuring a 1,000-person torch procession culminating in the burning of a galley ship. Celebrated on the last Tuesday of January, it showcases squad performances and lively hall parties, despite some limitations due to its small island setting.
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Lithuania★ 3
Lithuania (Midsummer)
This Midsummer festival is marked by jumping over bonfires and wearing flower crowns on June 23-24. It is a nature-oriented tradition with modest infrastructure.
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South Korea★ 5
Jeju, South Korea (Fire Festival)
This festival involves traditional field burning and folk performances to celebrate renewal. Occurring in March, it offers an authentic cultural experience with local festival management.
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Singapore★ 3
Singapore (Mid-Autumn)
The Mid-Autumn Festival includes lantern festival fires, spectacular lantern displays, and fire shows celebrated in September and October with well-developed festival facilities.
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Mexico★ 4
Mexico (Day of the Dead)
Day of the Dead celebrations from November 1-2 feature cemetery candles and fires in graveyard vigils and candle displays that honor ancestors, supported by good festival infrastructure.
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Australia★ 5
Australia (Dark Mofo)
Dark Mofo is a winter fire festival in Tasmania featuring fire installations and unique events such as nude swims. It takes place in June with solid infrastructure supporting the cultural festivities.
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Philippines★ 3
Philippines (Giant Lantern)
The Giant Lantern Festival in December showcases impressive electrical fire displays and a competitive lantern competition, supported by basic festival infrastructure.
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Spain★ 4
Valencia, Spain (Las Fallas)
Las Fallas is Europe's largest fire festival featuring giant satirical sculptures that are burned in a grand spectacle. Key experiences include Ninot parades, mascleta fireworks, the crema burning night, and vibrant street parties. This festival is held annually from March 15-19 and boasts top-tier infrastructure suited for major city festivals.
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