5 Seasonal Festivals Worth Traveling For

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Cherry Blossom Festival - Japan (Spring)

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India's Holi Festival, celebrated in February or March, is famous as the "Festival of Colors.

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– Running from mid-September to early October, Munich's Oktoberfest is the world's biggest folk festival.

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– Taiwan's Lantern Festival, happening 15 days after Chinese New Year, lights up the winter nights with thousands of glowing lanterns.

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Every August, Medellin blooms into colour during the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).

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Whether you choose the colourful chaos of Holi, the beer-filled tents of Oktoberfest, or any other festival, you'll come home with amazing memories and stories to share. These celebrations remind us how fun it is to join in local traditions and see how different cultures mark special times of the year.

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5 Seasonal Festivals Worth Traveling For

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Cherry Blossom Festival - Japan (Spring)

India's Holi Festival, celebrated in February or March, is famous as the "Festival of Colors.

Holi Festival - India (Spring)

– Running from mid-September to early October, Munich's Oktoberfest is the world's biggest folk festival.

Oktoberfest - Munich, Germany (Autumn)

– Taiwan's Lantern Festival, happening 15 days after Chinese New Year, lights up the winter nights with thousands of glowing lanterns.

Lantern Festival - Taiwan (Winter)

Every August, Medellin blooms into colour during the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).

Flower Festival - Medellin, Colombia (Summer)