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Traditional Festivals & Ceremonies

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Traditional Festivals & Ceremonies

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Rio Carnival
Brazil★ 7

Rio Carnival

World's largest carnival featuring samba parade competitions with 2 million daily participants. Key experiences include Sambadrome parades, street blocos, costume balls, samba school rehearsals, and Champion's Parade. The festival showcases vibrant costumes and rhythmic samba music in an electrifying atmosphere.

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Running of the Bulls
Spain★ 9

Running of the Bulls

A dangerous tradition part of the San Fermin festival including the bull run, opening ceremony, and street parties. It is a thrilling and adrenaline-filled experience rooted in deep cultural tradition.

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Boun Bang Fai
Laos★ 3

Boun Bang Fai

A rocket festival for rain celebration involving homemade rockets and fertility rituals. It honors agricultural traditions and local beliefs.

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Inti Raymi
Peru★ 6

Inti Raymi

A reconstruction of the Inca sun festival held with ceremonies at Sacsayhuaman fortress and parades through Cusco. It celebrates indigenous culture and history with vibrant ritual performances.

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Gerewol
★ 7

Gerewol

A Wodaabe male beauty contest and desert gathering featuring male courtship dances. It's a unique cultural event highlighting the traditions and nomadic life of the Wodaabe people.

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Timkat
Ethiopia★ 4

Timkat

The Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany involving replica Ark processions against the Lalibela setting. It is a deeply religious and visually striking festival.

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