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7 Festivals Worth Visiting Greece For Greeks are always up for celebration and hence no doubt that the Greek calendar is a chock - full of festivals. It is home to a plethora of small and large festivals which attract people not only from all corners of the country but also from around the world. Majority of these festivals are linked with Greek Orthodox Calendar and the others are linked with traditional cultural celebrations like music, art, dance and food. These festivals cover a variety of activities and make you see country in a different light. But before we start I would like to know which is your favorite festival. Let me know in the comments below. Here are some festivals worth travelling Greece for. Athens and Epidaurus Festivals: - The Athens and Epidaurus festival is the city's annual art festival and a highlight of Greek summer calendar. With a legacy of more than sixty years, today it incorporated a full program of music, theater, dance and visual ...

Italy - Festivals No matter at what time of the year you visit Italy, there is always a lot to do. There are tons of monuments, historic towns and museums which you can visit. But the best part of travelling to Italy is experiencing its culture and there can't be a better way to do it than participating in local festivals.  The best part about Italy is that no matter when you travel, there is always a national or a local festival coinciding with your trip. So with just a little planning you can make sure that you are in situ to take advantage of the festivities. There are different types of Italian festivals like Italian food, culture, art, sports, wine, religion and music. Here are some of the famous Italian festivals. 1. Venice Carnevale: - Carnevale, also known as carnival or mardi gras, is celebrated in Italy 40 days before Easter, a final party before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of the Lent. Although the carnival is just one day, its celebrations b...

10 Most Popular Japanese Festivals Matsuri are traditional Japanese festivals and they have a very long history. The date and nature of each festival vary from area to area. Matsuris are powerful, energetic, enjoyable and everyone is welcome to participate in them. The main highlight of these Matsuris are the processions and the floats. Japan can easily be called as the " Land of Festivals " as more than 300,000 traditional matsuris are celebrated here. Here I am going to tell you about 10 most popular Matsuris in Japan. 1. Gion Matsuri: - Gion Matsuri is held every year in Kyoto, and is celebrated for the month of July.  It originated as a part of purification ritual to appease the Gods, who were believed to cause earthquake, fire and floods. It was first started by Emperor Seiwa in 869 AD, when he asked people to pray in order to end the plague and pestilence which broke out in the same year. The main highlight of the festival is the grand pa...

China - Culture and Festivals Chinese festivals are an integral part of a Chinese culture. Most of the festivals are based on the Chinese Lunar calendar. Many festivals celebrated today were started long back in the Han Dynasty. Here are some of the important Chinese festivals. 1. Chinese New Year :- It is also known as the Spring Festival. It is celebrated at the turn of traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Traditional celebrations start from the evening preceding the 1st day of the New Year to the Lunar festival on the 15th day. It usually falls on the new moon between 21st Jan and 20th Feb every year. This year it was celebrated on 16th Feb. Each Chinese year is associated with an animal sign from the Chinese Zodiac. This year it was dog. The signs repeat after every 12 years. The festival celebrations include fire dance, dragon dance, family gatherings, giving red envelopes and decorating doors and windows of houses with red color paper cuts and couplets having ...

India - Culture and Festivals  Culture is defined as the peoples way of life. Due to its huge population and long history, the culture in India is a amalgamation of several cultures that span across the Indian subcontinent. It is a blend of cultures of various religions, castes and regions. The best way to enjoy the different tastes of this culture is through festivals. There are many festivals celebrated throughout the country all around the year. These Indian festivals and cultures are characterized by gaiety, colors, rituals and enthusiasm. Here are some of the major festivals celebrated in India. Diwali :- Diwali is the major festival celebrated in India. Also known as the festival of Lights, it was first celebrated by the people of Ayodhya on return of Lord Rama from 14 years in exile. Even today small clay lamps and candle are lit during the celebration. The light symbolizes victory of good over evil. This is the best festival to enjoy Indian sweets. This fes...