10 Festivals Worth Travelling For

Rio de Janeiros Carnival is the worlds biggest party, with 2 million people per day filling the streets. Holi in Mathura and Vrindpur, India, offers the original and most intense colour-throwing experience. Oktoberfest in Munich serves 7 million litres of beer to 6 million visitors. Songkran in Bangkok turns the entire city into a water fight. Diwali in Jaipur, where the entire Pink City is illuminated with thousands of lamps. Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico, offers the most authentic and visually stunning celebrations. Chinese New Year in Beijing combines ancient traditions with modern fireworks. Midsummer in Sweden offers a uniquely Scandinavian experience with dancing, aquavit, and the midnight sun. Edinburghs Hogmanay is arguably the best New Year celebration on Earth. La Tomatina in Bunol, Spain, is the worlds largest food fight with 150,000 tomatoes.