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The Fabulous Philippine Festival of the 7 Tribes

A beautiful festival celebrated annually in Malaybalay City in the Philippines from the second half of February to March commemorates the foundation of Bukidnon province in 1917.

This Is One of the Most Bizarre Festivals in the World

‘ The Parade of Earthly Delights ’ is an annual festival that celebrates one of the most bizarre paintings in art history. The floating parade honors ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights,’ a late 15th-century painting created by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch.

The World Is Full of Amazing Festivals...

Festivals are celebrations put on by all of the world's communities to celebrate special aspects of their culture and hertige. Yet out of all the international festivals, these 14 definitely top the list! Here's a jaw-dropping look at how the rest of the world celebrates! 1.

The Festival of Speed Is Automotive Heaven on Earth

Click on images to enlarge Founded by Lord March back in 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a celebration of all things fast and expensive. The grounds of Goodwood House, covering some 12,000 acres, provide plenty of room for all the beautiful machinery that enthusiasts display each year.

Up Helly Aa - The Viking Fire Festival!

If a viking of the past stumbled by accident into a wormhole and arrived at the present, we do hope he steps out right at the Up Helly Aa Fire Festival in Lerwick on the Scottish Shetland Islands, because he'd probably feel right at home.

12 Picturesque Festive Locations for the Winter Holidays

And while some places are modest in their festive preparations, others go all in and amaze people with their dazzling decorations and entertainment year after year.

The Insane Mask Festival of Burkina Faso

During the dry season of every year, villages in Burkina Faso in West Africa hold mask festivals, with every year new masks and costumes are added to the 3 day event. The masks represent the spirits of the village, those that guide and guard the lives of the humans and that of mother nature.

La Fete du Citron 2013 - The Festival of Lemons!

The festival floats carry up to 140 tons of oranges and lemons, and for three weeks, the streets are taken over by 10 meter (33 feet) tall statues and structures made from - you guessed it - lemons and oranges only. Submitted by: Charlie R. La Fete du Citron 2013 - The Festival of Lemons!

A Trip to Portugal Should Coincide with this Artistic Festival

The renowned Festival of Flowers , also known as the Festival of People (Festas do Povo / Festas das Flores) has returned to the streets of Campo Maior, Portugal.

The Best Harvest Festival Ever Is Held in Japan

They teamed up with the Musashino Art University in Tokyo and founded the Wara Festival .

The Tyrol Cow Festival - Celebrating With 100,000 Cows!

The festival also features people dressed in traditional Tyrolean lederhosen and dirndl costumes, further emphasizing the region's rich cultural heritage.

15 Summer-Time Festivals to Make You Merry

Inti Raymi Festival, Cusco, Peru Image Source This festival, which is called the Festival of the Sun in English, is actually the second-largest festival of any kind in the whole of South America.

Welcome to La Fete du Citron 2014, the Festival of Lemons!

La Fete du Citron, or the Citrus fruit Festival, is a unique and colorful event taking place at Menton in the French Riviera.

A City of Ice: Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival on Camera

If you’re a fan of Winter Wonderlands and snow-covered scenes, then you will love the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. As the name suggests, it is an annual ice sculpting competition and festival, taking place in Heilongjiang Province in northern China.

Have You Ever Seen the Famous Chinese Harbin Ice Festival?

The city of Harbin, located in northern China, is the home of the world’s largest ice and snow festival in the world. The festival begins in January 5th and lasts for a month, though if weather permits, the sculptures stay up longer.