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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.

The World Is Full of Amazing Festivals...

Snow & Ice Festival in Harbin, China This annual festival has been held in Harbin, a city in northeast China that is not far from cold and wintry Siberia, since 1963.

Viking Wisdom: Life Lessons from the Norse Legends

The Vikings , those fierce warriors and explorers from the North, were more than just skilled raiders. The sagas and poems of the Vikings convey a rich philosophy emphasizing courage, honor, and resilience in the face of harsh conditions.

6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings

Vikings isn’t the name of a civilization or nationality- it’s a profession Contrary to popular belief, there was never a Viking kingdom or a Viking culture. That’s because Viking is a job description, not an ethnicity or nationality.

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 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.

6 Toughest Viking Warriors Who Left Indelible Imprints

The word 'Viking' comes from the Old Norse language and means "a pirate raid”. Vikings were fierce and bloody warriors who were known to strike fear in the hearts of coastal villagers for their relentless acts of raiding and pillaging.

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 .