Types of Festival
An arts festival is a festival that can encompass a wide range of art genres including music, dance, film, fine art, literature, poetry etc. and isn't solely focused on "visual arts."
Beltane (/ ˈ b ɛ l. t eɪ n /) is the anglicised name for the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Raleigh, North Carolina is now the home of a new comedy festival—The Oak City Comedy Festival. Three Raleigh-based comedians have put together a five-day event filled with more than 100 local and national comedians to celebrate the art of comedy and the gift of laughter.
Kandy Esala Perahera Viewing Galleries 2018 The Kandy Esala Perahera is believed to be a fusion of two separate but interconnected Perahera’s – The Esala and Dalada. It is a very grand affair with elegant costumes and is celebrated either in July or August depending on the Full Moon Poya Day.
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The Kumbh Mela in India is as mesmerizing as it is spiritual. This ancient northern Indian festival is a meeting of mystical minds. The largest religious gathering in the world, the Kumbh Mela brings Hindu holy men together to discuss their faith and disseminate information about their religion.
The National Peanut Festival, the nation's largest peanut festival, is held in Dothan, Alabama each fall to honor local peanut farmers and to celebrate the harvest season. Located in the southeast corner of Alabama, Dothan is known as the "Peanut Capital of the World" and is a prime location for growing peanuts.
Winter Festival @WinterFestival Canada's largest illumination festival in its most famous address - Niagara Falls! Make It Your Winter Tradition! Tag your posts using #WFOL