For us, festivals are the smell of incense, the fizz of fireworks and the twinkling lights of a Christmas market.
They arrive with the thunder of bespeckled dancers and wind down like a Munich beer hall hangover. Theyāre the lantern-lit, confetti-filled, mud-slinging reminder that life is there to be enjoyed to the max, and that thereās no such thing as too much fun in the name of pomp and ceremony.
From the embers of aĀ fire pit in Papua New GuineaĀ and theĀ graveyards of MexicoĀ to the tulip fields and orange groves ofĀ Europe, festival season never truly dies ā and weāve got your private pass all ready to go. Itās time to strap on your sandals, pick up some maracas and dive right in.
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You havenāt partied properly if you havenāt done it inĀ Rio during CarnivalĀ ā and thatās a promise. Whether you want to watch a parade of elaborate floats featuring costumed dancers showing off their best moves, join a conga line of colourfully clad locals snaking their way through the surgingĀ streets or perfect your samba steps so you can blend in with the Carioca crowds, prepare your mind, body, and soul for the biggest party on earth.Ā
As if yourĀ 9-day trekĀ through the steamy rainforests ofĀ RwandaĀ in search of wildlife youāre used to seeing in books wasnāt good enough, youāll also get the opportunity to participate in the Kwita Izina ceremony; a naming ceremony for the baby gorillas born in Rwandaās Volcanoes National Park during the year. Celebrate this parkās protection efforts and revel in the festivities that encompass this special and unique conservation event.Ā
There areĀ few experiencesĀ that could make an unforgettable trip to the tropical island ofĀ VanuatuĀ any better but witnessing the incredibleĀ naghol festivalĀ ā where local, indigenous men jump from high platforms as part of a coming-of-age ritual - is definitely one of them. Paving the way for present-day bungee jumping, this land-diving ceremony will undoubtedly take your breath away and give you an insight into the Melanesian culture that few visitors ever get to see.Ā
Discover a different side ofĀ MexicoĀ on one of two trips thatāll lead you straight into the heart of this haunting celebration. From visiting local cemeteries to see how families decorate the graves of their ancestors and creating a traditional altar in TIahuac to watching the colourful and incredibleĀ Day of the DeadĀ parade as it spills through the streets of Mexico City, your trip will be filled with all of the cultural experiences that make this ceremonial festival one to remember. Ā
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Papua New Guinea Expedition: Firedance Festival
Mongolia's Naadam Festival
Mongolia's Naadam Festival
Mongolia's Naadam Festival
Mongolia's Naadam Festival