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Major International Festivals and Events - INI
Major international festivals and events are important occasions that embody the culture, history, and traditions of each country or region. From world-famous festivals such as Rio Carnival, Oktoberfest, and Sapporo Snow Festival to traditional celebrations in various countries, diverse cultural heritage is included. Many festivals are registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and play an important role as international tourism resources.
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[item.rio-carnival]
code=001
slug=rio-carnival
name=Rio Carnival
description=The world's largest carnival featuring samba parades and elaborate costumes.
city=Rio de Janeiro
country=Brazil
estimatedAttendance=数百万〜500万人
firstHeld=1723
period=February-March (before Lent)
unescoListed=true
[item.oktoberfest]
code=002
slug=oktoberfest
name=Oktoberfest
description=The world's largest beer festival featuring traditional Bavarian food, music, and beer.
city=Munich
country=Germany
estimatedAttendance=600万〜700万人
firstHeld=1810
period=Late September to early October (16-18 days)
unescoListed=false
[item.sapporo-snow-festival]
code=003
slug=sapporo-snow-festival
name=Sapporo Snow Festival
description=One of the world's three great snow festivals featuring giant snow and ice sculptures.
city=Sapporo
country=Japan
estimatedAttendance=200万人以上
firstHeld=1950
period=Early February (7 days)
unescoListed=false
[item.venice-carnival]
code=004
slug=venice-carnival
name=Venice Carnival
description=One of the world's oldest carnivals featuring elaborate masks and costumes.
city=Venice
country=Italy
estimatedAttendance=300万人
firstHeld=1094
period=February (before Lent)
unescoListed=false
[item.la-tomatina]
code=005
slug=la-tomatina
name=La Tomatina
description=The world's largest tomato fight festival, a one-hour frenzy of throwing tomatoes.
city=Buñol
country=Spain
estimatedAttendance=2万人(チケット制)
firstHeld=1945
period=Last Wednesday of August
unescoListed=false
[item.diwali]
code=006
slug=diwali
name=Diwali (Festival of Lights)
description=India's largest festival of lights celebrating the victory of good over evil.
city=Nationwide
country=India
estimatedAttendance=10億人以上(世界中で)
firstHeld=古代(紀元前頃から)
period=October-November (Hindu New Year)
unescoListed=true
[item.day-of-the-dead]
code=007
slug=day-of-the-dead
name=Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
description=A unique Mexican tradition celebrating rather than mourning the deceased.
city=Nationwide
country=Mexico
estimatedAttendance=数百万人
firstHeld=古代(先コロンブス期)
period=November 1-2
unescoListed=true
[item.chinese-new-year]
code=008
slug=chinese-new-year
name=Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
description=China's largest traditional celebration marking the Lunar New Year.
city=Nationwide
country=China
estimatedAttendance=数十億人(世界中で)
firstHeld=紀元前1600年頃
period=January-February (Lunar New Year)
unescoListed=false
[item.holi]
code=009
slug=holi
name=Holi Festival
description=A colorful festival where people throw colored powders to celebrate the arrival of spring.
city=Nationwide
country=India
estimatedAttendance=数億人
firstHeld=古代
period=March (full moon of vernal equinox)
unescoListed=false
[item.quebec-winter-carnival]
code=010
slug=quebec-winter-carnival
name=Quebec Winter Carnival
description=The world's largest and oldest winter festival featuring snow sculptures and ice palaces.
city=Quebec City
country=Canada
estimatedAttendance=数十万人
firstHeld=1894
period=January-February
unescoListed=false
[item.harbin-ice-festival]
code=011
slug=harbin-ice-festival
name=Harbin Ice Festival
description=One of the world's three great ice festivals featuring fantastic giant ice sculptures.
city=Harbin
country=China
estimatedAttendance=100万人以上
firstHeld=1963
period=January-February
unescoListed=false
[item.songkran]
code=012
slug=songkran
name=Songkran (Water Festival)
description=Thailand's traditional New Year celebrated by splashing water for purification and blessings.
city=Nationwide
country=Thailand
estimatedAttendance=数百万人
firstHeld=古代
period=April 13-15
unescoListed=false