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Major World Festivals and Events - TSV
Major world festivals and events are diverse celebrations that reflect the culture, history, and religion of each country. They include globally representative festivals in terms of scale and recognition, such as Carnival, Oktoberfest, and Diwali. These festivals preserve regional traditions while also serving as important tourism resources, attracting visitors from around the world.
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code slug name description category location period
01 rio-carnival Rio Carnival The world's largest carnival held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February to March (before Lent)
02 venice-carnival Venice Carnival A carnival in Venice, Italy, famous for its elaborate masks. Carnival Venice, Italy February to March
03 trinidad-carnival Trinidad and Tobago Carnival The largest carnival in the Caribbean, held in Trinidad and Tobago. Carnival Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago February to March (around Shrove Tuesday)
04 oktoberfest Oktoberfest The world's largest beer festival held in Munich, Germany. Food Culture / Beer Festival Munich, Germany Late September to early October
05 diwali Diwali (Festival of Lights) The 'Festival of Lights' celebrated primarily in India. Religious Event / Festival of Lights India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and others Late October to early November
06 gion-matsuri Gion Matsuri One of Japan's Three Great Festivals held in Kyoto. One of Japan's Three Great Festivals Kyoto, Japan July 1-31
07 day-of-the-dead Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) A colorful Mexican festival to remember deceased loved ones. Ancestral Worship / Cultural Festival Mexico (Oaxaca and others) November 1-2
08 songkran Songkran (Water Festival) The world's largest water festival celebrating Thai New Year. New Year Celebration / Water Festival Throughout Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, etc.) April 13-15
09 la-tomatina La Tomatina (Tomato Festival) A unique Spanish festival where participants throw tomatoes at each other. Food Culture / Entertainment Festival Buñol, Spain Last Wednesday of August
10 yi-peng Yi Peng Lantern Festival A magical festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where lanterns are released into the night sky. Lantern Festival / Festival of Lights Chiang Mai, Thailand November (full moon night)
11 holi Holi Festival A spring festival in India where participants throw colored powders at each other. Spring Festival / Color Festival Throughout India Around March
12 chinese-new-year Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) The New Year celebration in Chinese character cultural sphere. New Year Celebration China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and others Late January to February
13 christmas-markets Christmas Markets Traditional Christmas markets originating from Germany. Christmas / Winter Festival Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and throughout Europe Late November to December 24
14 burning-man Burning Man An art and self-expression festival held in the American desert. Art / Counterculture Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA Late August to early September
15 halloween Halloween A costume and candy festival with ancient Celtic origins. Costume / Autumn Festival USA, Canada, UK, and countries worldwide October 31