Location : Lucknow, India Destination Type: Cultural The Lucknow Mahotsav is a 10- day annual festival conducted by UP Tourism department in Inida. It has an extravagant cultural significance. The festival has many highlights and it has been attracting many tourists from the country and across the globe. History of Lucknow Mahotsav The year 1975-76 Read More…
Location : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Destination Type: Cultural The Nishagandhi Dancefestival, conducted by Kerala Goverment Tourism Department is a seven-day cultural fiesta is held in the Nishagandhi Auditorium at Thiruvananthapuram the state capital city. Eminent dancers perform in Odissi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Chhau, and Kuchipudi dance forms. History of Nishagandhi Dance Festival This year (2020) Read More…
Location : Araku, Andhra Pradesh Destination Type: Cultural Araku valley is very mesmerizing with spreading green foliage. These slopes of the valley are beautified with numerous hot air balloons floating. This three-day festival is famous for its array of activities involving hot air balloons. History of Araku Balloon Festival Araku Balloon festival was started in Read More…
Location : San Sebastian, Spain Destination Type: Cultural La Tamborrada festival is a traditional drum playing festival celebrated in San Sebastian, Spain .Thousands drummers of the Tamborrada festival in San Sebastian dress up as either military drummers from the Napoleonic period or cooks. Parades are conducted by bands for 24 hours. History of Tamborrada The festival is said Read More…
Location : Rajasthan, India Destination Type: Cultural The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days. Nagaur Fair of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb. Apart from the animal trading and competitions, you can shop your heart out at the traditional handicrafts Read More…
Location : Lerwick, Scotland Destination Type: Cultural In January, one of the darkest months of winter in Shetland, fires are lit to celebrate the islands heritage. Up Helly Aa( loosely translated as holiday for all) is the biggest event in Shetland .The main festival involves a procession of up to a thousand guizers in Lerwick on the last Tuesday Read More…
Location : Japan Destination Type: Cultural The Wakakusa Yamayaki is an annual festival during which the grass on the hillside Mount Wakakusayama is set on fire. This year it is on 25th January. Its near Nara city of Japan History of Wakakusa Yamayaki The tradition supposedly originated from a boundary dispute between two temples, Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji Read More…
Location : Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Destination type : Cultural Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India . The Float Festival of India, Madurai involves the carrying of Goddess Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Sundareshwarar in a procession to the lake where they are taken on a boat ride. This year it is celebrated from 21st January Read More…
Location : Amsterdam, Netherlands Destination type : Cultural This is a unique event conducted in Amsterdam .During the Amsterdam Light festival period, light artworks and installations designed by contemporary (international) artists, designers and architects were exhibited in the city specifically for the occasion. This year theme for the event is “Disrupt”. History of Amsterdam Light Read More…
Location: Gujarat, India Destination Type: Cultural destination Rann Utsav is one of the most popular festival (Rann means desert) conducted at Dhordo village in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat,.It is the Carnival of Music, Dance & Culture of Gujarat This year Rann Utsav official date is from 28th October 2019 to 23rd February 2020 at the entire tent city set Read More…