Let's Party!!

Throughout the world, people celebrate all kinds of festivals. Each festival is unique in its own way; even in the same country one part can celebrate it differently compared to another part. So, if you are ever planning a trip and love to party and have fun, here are places and festivals you can celebrate.

To party in the States, go down to New Orleans in early January to celebrate the one and only Mardi Gras. This two week festival is quite famous for its parades that are headed by kings and queens who are followed by floats that are beautifully decorated. People throw candy and little trinkets at the crowd, who are all happily enjoying the time. At the end of Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday when everything and everybody just lets loose. Ash Wednesday follows and is the first day of Lent; therefore, in the weeks before and especially on Fat Tuesday everyone just parties and enjoys life.

 

Similarly, in February in Rio de Janeiro, is the festival called Carnaval. This four day long festival also has everyone partying and dancing to samba. A million people come each year to watch the Sambodromo parade and watch neighborhoods compete against each other in dance competitions. Decorative floats, nude women, Masquerade Ball, people wearing costumes, are few images to describe this festival.

In Thailand, Songkran is the traditional new year, which has become an important holiday for many. Thais pray to Buddha, clean homes, and sprinkle water on elders. Nowadays it has transformed into a practice that has gotten wild. Everyone from Thais to tourists go out on the streets and get drenched by water balloons and water guns. It is like one big water fight.

Guatemala celebrates Semana Santa to worship the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus in a week. Jesus statues are sent down the streets, decorated with flowers, pines, fruits all varying in design. The crucifixion is reenacted and the entire city is draped in black and smells of incense.

These festivals around the world bring people together to celebrate and have fun. Each festival is unique and attracts a lot of tourists for different reasons. So, if you ever want a big party trip or want to experience another culture, head to one of these places to fill your needs. Just wait for more festival information or click here.