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10 Biggest Festivals In The World: Festivals are a lovely way to celebrate customs, culture and community. Every nation in the world hosts unique events that highlight its culture, history and beliefs. While some festivals have strong religious roots, others are cultural events or contemporary celebrations that unite people. These festivals' capacity to spread happiness and draw visitors from all over the world is what really sets them apart.

When we talk about the biggest festivals, the list of the world's largest festivals is filled with vibrant, energetic and extraordinary events. Every festival has its own unique charm, from the colourful Carnival of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to the exciting La Tomatina in Spain. It's interesting to note that India also ranks highly on this list thanks to its well-known holidays, such as Diwali and Holi, which stand for unity, love, and light.

10 Biggest Festivals In The World 

These occasions demonstrate that festivals are about more than just customs; they are about sharing joy, community and cultural diversity on a global basis. Here are the 10 biggest festivals that millions of people celebrate together every year with their unique traditions.

S. No. Festival Location
1 Carnival Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2 Oktoberfest Munich, Germany
3 Diwali India
4 Mardi Gras New Orleans, USA
5 La Tomatina Buñol, Spain
6 Holi India
7 Chinese New Year China
8 Songkran Thailand
9 Cherry Blossom Festival Japan
10 Glastonbury Festival Somerset, United Kingdom

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1. Carnival – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Rio Carnival, one of the most well-known festivals in the world, is celebrated with spectacular parades, dancing and music. With floats, vibrant costumes, and samba performances, the streets come to life. This vibrant event attracts millions of visitors from all over the world, making Rio de Janeiro the world's largest street party.

2. Oktoberfest – Munich, Germany

Munich, Germany, hosts Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival in the world. People gather to enjoy traditional German fare, music, and, of course, copious amounts of beer in enormous mugs. The festive and distinctive atmosphere is enhanced by visitors wearing traditional Bavarian attire, such as dirndls and lederhosen.

3. Diwali – India

One of India's most celebrated festivals is Diwali, also called the Festival of Lights. People exchange candies and crackers and adorn their homes with lights and diyas. It unites families and communities in joy by symbolising the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.


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4. Mardi Gras – New Orleans, USA

In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a vibrant event that includes masquerade balls, music, dance and parades. People enjoy street performances and jazz music while donning colourful costumes, beads, and masks. It is well-known for drawing visitors from all over the world with its vibrant and carefree attitude.

5. La Tomatina – Buñol, Spain

The largest tomato fight in the world, La Tomatina, takes place in Buñol, Spain. The atmosphere is lively, messy, and fun as thousands of people congregate in the streets to toss tomatoes at one another. This peculiar festival is a unique worldwide attraction since it is all about having fun and laughing.

6. Holi – India

One of India's happiest festivals is Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours. People enjoy festive sweets like gujiya, dance to traditional music, and splatter each other with colourful paint. It is well-liked all over the world because it honours the spirit of unity and the arrival of spring.

7. Chinese New Year – China

Chinese New Year, which brings in the lunar new year, is the most significant celebration in China. Fireworks, lantern festivals, dragon dances and family feasts are all part of the celebration. A zodiac animal is honoured annually and millions of people return home to celebrate with their loved ones.

8. Songkran – Thailand

Thailand's most well-known water festival, Songkran, is held to usher in the Thai New Year. Splashing each other with water is a sign of purification and rebirth. During this time, traditional customs like visiting temples are also carried out, and the streets are transformed into enormous water fights.


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9. Cherry Blossom Festival – Japan

Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the sakura (cherry blossom) trees' blossoming. Under the pink blossoms, families and friends get together for cultural performances, music, and picnics. It draws tourists from all over the world because it represents beauty, rebirth, and the transient nature of life.

10. Glastonbury Festival – United Kingdom

One of the biggest music festivals in the world is the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, UK. Top international performers from a variety of musical genres, including pop, rock, and electronic music, perform there. It is a music lover's paradise with its enormous crowds and lively atmosphere.