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Holi is a popular festival that is celebrated mostly by the Hindus. It is celebrated mainly in India and Nepal, and also in other parts of Asia and the Western world. Holi is also known as ‘festival of spring’, ‘festival of colors’, and ‘festival of love’. Vogue is an American monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers many topics, including haute couture fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway.Based at One World Trade Center in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, In 1892, Vogue began as a weekly newspaper before becoming a monthly magazine years later. Pasola, a festival celebrated by the Sumba tribe of Indonesia ( Source) When: February or March Taking place every year in western Sumba, the Indonesian festival of Pasola occurs in February or March every year. It is a jousting festival in which participants ride horseback without saddles and attack each other with wooden-spears called hola. In Asia, as in many other regions in the world, the origins of theatre and dance can be traced back to several early, archaic types of performance. In Asia they include. early religious rituals, ancient movements imitating animals, or so-called animal movements, the martial arts, and. the art of storytelling. Later, Kune kune pigs - $200 (Osage) Kunekune breed is known for their easy temperament, grazing, and exceptional meat quality. Pick up only located in Osage AR do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers; post id: 7518012233. posted: 2022-08-06 09:08. ♥. Site De Rencontre Gratuit 51 Sans Inscription. Must-See Cultural Festivals in Asia main image Today sees the launch of the QS Asia University Rankings 2019, and to celebrate, we thought we’d take a look at the incredible things the region has to offer for study abroad students. From world-leading universities and growing economies to mouth-watering cuisines and exciting student cities, there’s plenty to welcome you if you decide to study in Asia. The region offers a distinctive cultural experience, with underlying tropes and traditions taking on new life and interpretations within each nation’s unique historic and contemporary contexts. From celebrating Chinese New Year in Singapore to Hindu Thaipusam in Malaysia, the following is our pick of 10 must-see cultural festivals in Asia roughly organized chronologically – leave a comment below to add your own favorites! 1. Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival China The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is perhaps the largest ice and snow festival in the world. Taking place in the winter months, this unique festival showcases beautiful ice sculpture artworks, ranging from small mythical creatures and beautifully lit ice lanterns to awe-inspiring 250-feet monuments in an amazing display of craftsmanship and light. The first ice lanterns were a winter-time tradition in northeast China, hand-made by local peasants and fishermen by pouring water into a bucket, letting it freeze outside then gently pulling out the resulting bucket-shaped ice from its container. Then, they would chisel a hole in the top, creating a hollow vessel in which a candle was then placed, creating a windproof lantern to use while out on the lake. When to go The festival is officially held from January 5 to February 5, but exhibits may open earlier and stay open longer. The winter travel season begins in mid-November, but exhibits first start forming in mid-December. Top tip We’re betting you’ll want to take lots of pictures when you get to the festival, but keep in mind that the average January low in Harbin is 13°C 9°F, which can sap battery life faster than usual. Bring extra batteries, or try warming your battery now and then to keep it going. Where to study Chinese universities dominate the QS Asia University Rankings, led by Tsinghua University at joint third. A further eight institutions join the top 50, while a total of 113 Chinese institutions feature in the top 500. China is also featured in the QS BRICS University Rankings, taking seven of the top 10 places. 2. Thaipusam Malaysia Attracting over one million devotees and tens of thousands of tourists, Malaysia’s celebration of the Hindu festival Thaipusam is an eight-hour procession that starts at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur and ends after a flight of 272 steps to the stunning temple at Batu Caves just outside Kuala Lumpur. Thaipusam is usually celebrated by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai January/February and in communities where there is a significant Tamil presence. What is perhaps unique about Malaysia’s celebration is the rare scene of people from different ethnic groups and faiths also bearing “kavadi” alongside the Hindu devotees. Kavadi is a physical burden through which devotees implore for help from the God Murugan in order to avert some great misfortune. While the simplest kavadi might entail simply carrying a pot of milk on their heads or carrying a semicircular decorated canopy supported by a wooden rod on their shoulders, some devotees also engage in mortification of the flesh where the skin, tongue or cheeks of devotees are pieced with vel skewers – definitely not a sight for the squeamish! When to go Dates are decided by the Tamil calendar, and are projected to be January 21 in 2019 and February 8 in 2020. Don’t miss While watching the devotees might take up most of your time, make sure to also visit some of the impressive limestone caves in the Batu area. At the top of the 272-step staircase is Temple Cave, with architectural columns made of stalactites and stalagmites. Nearby are three indoor galleries the Valluvar Kottam, a reptile gallery and an art gallery. Where to study Malaysia has a strong showing in the QS Asia University Rankings, with 26 of its institutions making the Asian top 500. Malaysia’s highest ranking entry is Universiti Malaya, ranked joint 19th. 3. Chinese New Year Singapore Chinese New Year is among festivals in Asia celebrated across the region, but our pick is Singapore, which throws the best celebrations outside of China with a three-day party. Also known as Lunar New Year due to the lunisolar Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday and the longest festival in the Chinese calendar it runs from Chinese New Year’s Eve up to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month. Singapore’s three-day party is one of the most anticipated events in the country, featuring dragon parades, fireworks, colorfully-decorated streets with intricate lanterns, nightly staged shows at Kreta Ayer Square and a lion dance competition, all of which are punctuated with the multicultural sounds of music from around the world. Of note are the street parties, the Festive Street Bazaar, the annual Chinga street parade with colorful floats, and the Fire Party with cultural performances and a traveling dance competition. When to go The event usually falls in January or February and is projected to be on February 5 in 2019. Did you know…? Traditionally in China, red envelopes or packets called hongbao in Madarin, lai sze in Cantonese, ang pow in Hokkien and fung bao in Hakka are passed out during the celebrations, usually from married couples to unmarried people. The packets will usually contain money, given in even numbers and in lucky’ denominations such as eight or six. Where to study The National University of Singapore NUS tops this year’s QS Asia University Rankings, while Nanyang Technological University NTU holds strong in joint third place. 4. Holi India Image credit Steven Gerner Flickr The Holi Festival of Colors also called the Festival of Love is an ancient Hindu religious festival usually held in March. Celebrated by all Hindus and particularly in India, Nepal and Pakistan, Holi has grown in popularity with non-Hindus across South Asia and all over the world wherever there is a large Hindu community. Holi known as Dhuli in Hindi is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar and is a fivefold celebration the beginning of spring, the beginning of the Hindu new year, a time for renewing old relationships and ending conflicts in current relationships, love signified by Radha’s love for Krishna, a Hindu deity and the triumph of good over evil, signified by the religious legend of demoness Holika’s death. Celebrations begin with the lighting of bonfires the night before Holi, in a ceremony known as Holika Dahan burning of Holika. This is accompanied by singing, dancing and general merriment to the sound of dholak drums. The next day, Holi, brings laughing and dancing crowds throwing colored powder abiror gulal and water at strangers, friends and foes in a celebration of joy and goodwill. After a day of play with colors, families then take the time to visit each other’s houses, exchanging sweets and Holi delicacies. When to go Dates are projected to be March 21 in 2019 and March 10 in 2020. Did you know…? The tradition of consuming bhang during Holi celebrations is particularly common in Northern India and standard practice across India. While an integral part of tradition and custom in India, bhang is an intoxicating drink made from the female cannabis plant. Where to study Of its 75 institutions in this year’s QS Asia University Rankings, India has four in the top 50, including its top-ranked Indian Institute of Technology Bombay IITB in 33rd place. Don’t forget India is also featured in the QS BRICS University Rankings – the most recent edition was launched on the October 17 this year. 5. Taiwan Lantern Festival Taiwan Image credit Jirka Matousek Flickr There are lots of different lantern festivals in Asia, but perhaps the most stunning and most renowned is the Taiwan Lantern Festival held in the Pingxi District. Hosted by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to celebrate the wider Lantern Festival also observed by the Chinese and Vietnamese, this cultural festival involves many activities all throughout Taiwan. In the Yangshui District, for example, Tainan Yanshui Fireworks Display meaning beehive of fireworks at the Wumiao Temple is one of the most important, originally signifying the warding off of evil and disease. Over in the mountainous Pingxi District, the sky lanterns were originally released to let others know that the town was safe. The two events are known together as the “Fireworks in the South, Sky Lanterns in the North”. While the event is celebrated with lantern making, lantern riddle games and displays of glittering decorative lanterns, the most magical, romantic and striking event happens when the lanterns are adorned with the wishes and dreams of each owner and then released simultaneously along with thousands of others. When to go Held on the first full-moon night of the lunar year, which usually falls in February or March. In 2019, the Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held between February 19 and March 2. Did you know…? This magical experience influenced the imagery in Disney’s Tangled and formed the basis of the storyline, where the Lost Princess Rapunzel’s birthday would be honored each year with the release of thousands of sky lanterns. Where to study Taiwan provides plenty of choice for students with 36 institutions in the QS Asia University Rankings. Its top-ranked National Taiwan University NTU is ranked an impressive 22nd place, with 10 other Taiwanese institutions in the top 100. 6. Songkran Thailand Sawatdee Pee Mai! The Songkran Festival celebrates New Year’s Day in Thailand and also coincides with the New Year of many calendars of countries in South and Southeast Asia. As such, it might seem at times that the whole of Asia has descended on the streets of Thailand when Songkran – the world’s biggest water fight – begins in April. Perhaps Thailand’s most energetic and well-known cultural festival, Songkran brings reveling crowds to the main streets, rubbing brightly colored chalk or talc on each other and throwing water. Armed with buckets, bowls, water guns and even hoses, the young and old take part in this friendly war of waters, indiscriminately blessing’ all passers-by in the warmest month of the year. The throwing of water is symbolic of the spring-cleaning aspect of Songkran and is also seen as a way of paying respect to others, while the chalk was traditionally used by monks to mark blessings. While it’s not clear exactly how Songkran began, the festival has roots in Buddhism, with many Thais still honoring the festival’s origins. Locals celebrate the New Year by returning home to their families, spring-cleaning their houses, sprinkling water from silver bowls onto the hands of elders and monks as a sign of respect known as Rod Nahm Dum Hua, paying homage to Buddha and taking food and bags of sand to monasteries. When to go Originally dictated by the lunar calendar, Songkran was later fixed to take place between the 13th and 15th of April each year to reflect the week-long festival’s popularity with tourists. Chang Mai, the 700-year-old city in north Thailand, is the center of the Songkran festival. Top tip Wear appropriate footwear such as rubber-soled shoes or sandals – the flour/water combination can get extremely slippery! While we’re on the subject of clothing, there’s no dress code to the event – anything you don’t mind getting wet is fine – but do remember that some colors become see-through when wet. Where to study Thailand’s highest ranking institution Chulalongkorn University takes an impressive 44th place in the QS Asia University Rankings, and the country commands a total of 19 places in the top 500, including six in the top 150. 7. Rainforest World Music Festival Borneo/Malaysia Image credit Eugene Yong Flickr The Rainforest World Music Festival RWMF is a unique festival held in the Malaysian island of Borneo to celebrate music, nature and culture. While the main event brings renowned world musicians from all over the world to perform alongside indigenous musicians from Borneo, the three-day festival also includes a packed schedule of informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, intimate jamming sessions and mini concerts. The Rainforest World Music Festival takes place at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching and is one of the largest musical events in Malaysia. The main stage is situated in the midst of lush greenery in the heart of the Borneo Jungle and is accompanied by food and drink stalls offering local and regional Malaysian and Asian cuisine, an arts and crafts area to satisfy your sure-to-be-tingling creative senses and plenty of souvenirs and festival memorabilia to take home. Visitors can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere as they spend their days learning about music, and their nights enjoying that music under a rainforest canopy. When to go Dates are announced on the website each year and are typically in June or July July 12 -14 in 2019 Top tip Arrive early to check out the cultural displays, demonstrations and workshops that are included in the entrance price. When it comes time for the evening performances, it might be worth bringing your own mat to sit on the grass, as seating tends to fill up pretty quickly. 8. Dragon Boat Festival China Again, there are many Dragon Boat Festivals in Asia, but this traditional holiday also known as a Duanwu Festival’ originates in China. It occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the traditional lunar calendar, earning it the alternative name of the Double Fifth Festival’. It is also called the Fifth Month Festival’, Fifth Day Festival’ and Dumpling Festival’ in Malaysia, Singapore and by the Taiwanese Hokkien. The traditional celebrations are to prevent disease or evil and promote health and well-being. Activities include preparing and eating zongzi sticky rice treats wrapped in bamboo leaves and drinking realgarwine. Celebrators also hang up icons of Zhong Kui a mythic guardian figure along with mugwort and calamus, take long walks and wear perfumed medicine bags. The game of making an egg stand at exactly noon on the day gives the successful player luck for the next year. The main event, of course, is the dragon boat race. The human-powered boat made with teak wood is brightly decorated, with the front end shaped like the head of an open-mouthed dragon and the back like a scaly tail. The boats vary in length, size and design and can hold up to 80 rowers. A sacred ceremony is performed before the competition to bring the boat to life’ and the first team to grab a flag at the end is declared the winner. When to go The event is based around the Chinese lunisolar calendar, so dates vary each year. In 2018, the festival was held on June 18, with June 7 scheduled for 2019. Did you know…? The event is said to commemorate the death of poet and minister Qu Yuan who served in the high offices in the ancient Chinese state of Chu during the Warring States period of the Zhou Dynasty. Qu was banished by the king for opposing his alliance with the powerful state of Qin and turned to poetry during his exile. Qu later committed suicide by drowning himself in the Miluo River in reaction to the capture of Chu capital Ying by Qin powers. 9. Boryeong Mud Festival South Korea Image credit Jirka Matousek Flickr Since 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival has taken place every year in the summer months. Held in the Daecheon beach area in west South Korea, this cultural festival has grown to an excess of million visitors since its inception in 1998. While originally conceived as a marketing vehicle for Boryeong mud cosmetics, the two-week event has become popular Koreans and foreigners alike for its fun-filled, skin-friendly activities. Mud is taken from the mineral-rich Boryeong mud flats every year to use for the Mud Experience Land’ program, along with the many mud-related events, including mud wrestling, mud king contest, mud massage and acupuncture programs, mud sliding, mud skiing, colored mud body painting, swimming in a large pool of mud, a mud spa, and a photo competition, all ending in a spectacular mud fireworks display and dance parties. Visitors can also take part in the adventurous marine-type silt extreme training experience. When to go The event usually starts mid-July with the final weekend often the most exciting. Dates for 2019 are July 12 to 21. Don’t miss While in the area, take the time to explore the Chungcheongnam-do province’s other attractions, including Muchango Beach’s “mystic sea road” – a 1500-meter walking trail only accessible for two hours a day at low tide, or nearby Taean Haean National Park for an unspoilt South Korean coastline and delicious seafood. Where to study South Korea is home to the two of the top 10 institutions in the QS Asia University Rankings, with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology KAIST ranked eighth, while Seoul National University SNU is 10th. It boasts a total of 58 institutions in the top 500, including 18 in the top 100. 10. Winter Light Festival Japan Kuwana City is home to Nabana No Sato, a botanical theme park featuring meticulously landscaped gardens and impressive giant greenhouses. In the spring, the park is colorfully decorated in an array of flowers, blossoms and cherry trees, including row upon row of tulips, pansies, viola, stock and daisies. Come winter, however, and visitors to the park can enjoy one of Japan’s most impressive illuminations in the incredible Winter Light Festival. The fragrance of the flowers mingles with the cold winter air as bundled-up visitors arrive in their thousands to enjoy the famous Tunnel of Lights, and the accompanying elegant light shows and designs that blanket the entirety of the theme park and its waters. Created with over seven million LED lights charged using solar panels to reduce the impact on the environment, Japan’s biggest winter illumination includes themed light shows every year – previous shows included Mt Fuji at dawn’ and an aurora. When to go Open 9am to 9pm, the theme park itself can be enjoyed year-round, but the Winter Festival runs for four months from mid-October to mid-March. Top tip Wrap up warm in plenty of layers and go on a weeknight if possible as the weekends can get particularly crowded on the weekends. If you want to make a day of it, the park hosts a variety of restaurants including the Nagashima Beer Garden. Where to study Japan’s top universities hold strong positions in the top 20 of the the QS Asia University Rankings, with the University of Tokyo in 11th place, Kyoto University in 14th, Osaka University in 16th, and Tokyo Institute of Technology in 18th place. 11. BONUS Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures Australia Extending our coverage to the Asia-Pacific region is a great excuse to mention one of the most significant events in the Australian cultural festival calendar. The Garma Festival of Traditional Culture is held in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Australia. A celebration of the cultural inheritance of the native Yolngu people, the festival emphasizes the practice, preservation and maintenance of traditional dance bunggul, storytelling, songs manikay, art miny’ tji and ceremony Wangga. It’s also a platform for the education and training of indigenous youth. The festival is organized by the not-for-profit Aboriginal Yothu Yindi Foundation and aims to share the knowledge and culture of the Yolngu with non-indigenous Australians in order to foster greater understanding between the two. As such, the festival includes a Key Forum where you can attend talks with indigenous people, a Youth Forum with workshops for indigenous and non-indigenous students, Garma cultural workshops displaying the most unique traditional practices of Yolgnu culture, along with musical performances, a film program, exhibition stalls, the Gapan Gallery and visits to the local community and schools. When to go The Garma Festival of Traditional Culture is held every August and usually spans four days. Did you know…? The Garma Festival is held in Gulkula, a stringybark forest where the Yolngu ancestor Ganbulabula introduced the yiḏaki didjeridu or didgeridoo to the Gumatj people. While the didgeridoo is now a popular instrument throughout Australia, the yiḏaki is specific to the Yolngu people who now use the synonym mandapul to refer to the instrument, out of respect for a deceased Manggalili-clan man whose name sounds similar to yiḏaki. Where to study Australia has a strong showing in the most recent edition of the QS World University Rankings, with 31 institutions featured and its top-ranked Australian National University in 24th place. This article was originally published in June 2014 by Hasna Haidar. It was updated in October 2018 by Sabrina Collier. Want more content like this? Register for free site membership to get regular updates and your own personal content feed. This article was originally published in October 2018 . It was last updated in May 2023 Want more content like this Register for free site membership to get regular updates and your own personal content feed. + 6 others saved this article + 7 others saved this article JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Editor's note As Valentine's Day is being celebrated on Monday and Lantern Festival will be celebrated on Tuesday, three scholars share their views on the festivals with China Daily. Do you prefer to celebrate Valentine's Day, which falls on Monday, or Lantern Festival which falls on Tuesday? Many young people may ask, "Why not both"? Festivals are social events people have enjoyed since ancient times, when people around the world held ritual activities in groups to worship their ancestors, pray for good fortune or celebrate the harvest. In olden days, festivals were events celebrated by a community. Festivals arise from our ancestors' marking of seasonal changes and astronomical phenomena associated with religious beliefs. In earlier times festival activities would always be regarded as having great significance. Later, festivals often became characterized by carnivals in which some of the original significance was lost as people gathered together to enjoy a good time. Since industrialization ushered much of the world into the modern era, festivals have gradually served to fulfill more secular, social and recreational purposes, and are less closely linked with the forces that our ancestors believed shaped people's daily lives and fortunes. Nowadays, among the festivals celebrated in China are specific days that honor particular social groups or professions, such as the National Day, Teachers' Day and Women's Day, and the time-honored festivals, such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, whose origins can be traced back thousands of years ago and which are now celebrated as national holidays. There are other festivals that people celebrate to varying degrees such as Qixi, which is the Chinese Valentine's Day, and the Chongyang or Double Ninth Festival, the longevity festival, as well as many regional ethnic group festivals. All these festivals break up the daily routine and inject vitality into people's lives. In modern times, some Western festivals, such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Mother's Day and Father's Day, although not public holidays, are enjoyed by young people and have become "new celebrations" in Chinese society. Actually, Christmas in China is more of a day for fun, friendship and fondness than a religious celebration. Shopping malls and entertainment facilities in the big cities are filled with Christmas elements, such as fir trees, Santa Claus and carols, while Halloween is celebrated by youthful party-goers who like to wear fancy costumes for the occasion. But in general, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day are the most popular Western festivals in China. Valentine's Day, which is closely linked with fashion and consumerism, is widely celebrated by young people in urban areas. They have adopted the traditional Western ways of celebrating the day, with couples enjoying a romantic dinner and exchanging gifts, such as flowers, chocolates and jewelry. Valentine's Day always gives a boost to such consumption. Besides, Mother's Day and Father's Day are accepted by the whole society because of China's culture of filial piety. Many Chinese people take this opportunity to show their gratitude to their parents by sending gifts or having a meal together. The cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world help many Chinese accept foreign festivals, which in turn enrich their daily lives. Meanwhile, the introduction and acceptance of foreign festivals reveal the inclusiveness and vitality of Chinese civilization. However, while recognizing the positive contributions these adopted foreign festivals make to cultural exchanges between China and other countries, it should be recognized that the values of these foreign festivals may be different from those embodied in traditional Chinese culture. Against this backdrop, the authorities can play a role by strengthening the preservation and promotion of China's traditional festivals and preventing the commercial opportunities presented by Western festivals from giving them undue importance. Chinese traditional festivals are reflections of the traditional culture and values in the modern era. The country should not let young people forget the traditional values they celebrate. Compared with foreign festivals, Chinese festivals focus more on the family and are characterized by the different generations of a family celebrating them together. Take Spring Festival, the most important festival in China, which fell on Feb 1 this year. The festival is associated with several customs. During the seven-day holiday, people gather for an annual family reunion dinner, thoroughly clean their houses, and decorate windows and doors with red paper-cuts and couplets that display the charm of traditional culture. According to official data, more than 90 million passenger trips were made on China's railways from Jan 17 to Feb 2, the first 17 days of the Spring Festival travel rush this year. Actually, the festival led to billions of passenger journeys every year before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Traditional culture is a key element that can help finally realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. It is quite important for the country to boost its traditional festivals and culture, enhance international cultural communication and improve cultural attractiveness. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily. The author is a researcher at the China National Center for Cultural Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The most popular festivals in Southeast Asia originate from a wide variety of religious and cultural traditions. The Buddhist worldview inspires Songkran and Vesak. The Taoist tradition celebrates Chinese New Year and the Hungry Ghost Festival. The Muslims celebrate the month-long Ramadan fasting season and Eid al-Fitr at its end. As most of these traditions follow different calendars, the dates vary relative to the Gregorian calendar; we've included their dates through 2023. 01 of 09 Chinese New Year Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board / Goh Koon Peng The significant ethnic Chinese presence in Southeast Asia celebrates its biggest festival during the Chinese New Year. All across the region—but most especially in Penang, Singapore,​ and Vietnam—street bazaars, fireworks, and family reunions mark the changing of calendars. Penang, in particular, specializes in Chinese New Year foods that are rarely served at any other time of the year; in Singapore, families celebrate by preparing and eating the tossed raw-fish salad known as yu sheng. Dates Moveable feast, following the Chinese lunar calendar—January 25 2020, Friday, February 12 2021, February 1 2022, and January 22 2023Celebrated in Penang, Singapore, Vietnam, and in cities with significant ethnic Chinese communities 02 of 09 Thaipusam Chris McGrath / Staff / Getty Images The Tamil Indian community in Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Thaipusam to honor the Hindu god Subramaniam Lord Murugan; thousands of devotees carry painful-looking offerings called kavadi, attached to each devotee's skin with 108 metal skewers each. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thaipusam festivities take place at the Batu Caves, where the procession ascends 272 steps up to a cave chamber marked with a massive statue of Lord Murugan. A smaller procession takes place in nearby Penang, where the procession moves from the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple to the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani hilltop temple. Dates Moveable feast, following the Tamil calendar—February 8 2020, January 28 2021, January 18 2022, and February 5 2023Celebrated in Malaysia and Singapore 03 of 09 Songkran Kampee Patisena / Getty Images This traditional Buddhist new year celebration occurs around the end of the planting season, now codified to occur between April 13 to 15 every year. Historically, the region's farmers had a rare break in their busy planting schedules at this time of year and could take time to celebrate with their communities. The celebrations are marked with the act of throwing water on passersby, whether in Thailand's Songkran, Cambodia's Chol Chnam Thmey, Laos' Bun Pi Mai, or Myanmar's Thingyan. Devotees in each country believe that water washes away bad luck; thus anybody, on the streets is fair game to be drenched with water pistols or smeared in wet talcum powder. Dates April 13 to 15 annually Gregorian calendarCelebrated in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand 04 of 09 Vesak Jung-Pang Wu / Getty Images Buddhists in Southeast Asia celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha on Vesak. It's believed that good deeds done on this day will return more merit than any other time of the year. Buddhist communities redouble their efforts to do deeds of generosity on this day. The most scenic Vesak celebrations take place near Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Thousands of Buddhists from all over the world gather at Borobudur in a procession bearing sacred objects like holy relics, volumes of holy books, and offerings; after ascending to the pinnacle, monks release sky lanterns into the air to commemorate Buddha’s bringing enlightenment to the world. Dates Moveable feast, following the Buddhist calendar—May 6 2020, May 26 2021, May 16 2022, and May 6 2023Celebrated in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Continue to 5 of 9 below. 05 of 09 Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr vm2002 / Getty Images Throughout the fasting month of Ramadan, the Muslim communities in Southeast Asia come together to feast after dark. Tourists can chow on Ramadan food at the pasar malam or night markets that populate the streets—take your pick from curries, rice cakes, and other Malaysian street foods; or browse through clothes, souvenirs, and CDs on display. The end of Ramadan—Eid al-Fitri, or Hari Raya Puasa in Malaysia—is met with joy, as families stage get-togethers and congregate at the mosques for Thanksgiving. Places like Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia come alive with exultant devotees join them if you like, just observe proper mosque etiquette. Singapore's significant Malay Muslim population can be found partying mainly in Kampong Glam, Singapore. Dates Moveable feast, following the first sighting of the crescent moon—Eid al-Fitri falls on May 24 2020, May 12 2021, May 2 2022, and April 21 2023Celebrated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore 06 of 09 Galungan Sheldon Levis / Getty Images The Balinese celebrate the victory of good Dharma over evil Adharma during the festival season known as Galungan. Following the 210-day Balinese Pawukon Calendar, Galungan takes a full 10 days to celebrate, within which the spirits of the ancestors are believed to be visiting, thus encouraging the Balinese to show their gratitude to the divines in different ways. Families offer bountiful sacrifices of food and flowers in their family altars and at local temples. The sides of houses sprout tall bamboo poles called "penjor," and villagers welcome the mythical beast known as the "barong" into their homes, in an exorcism ceremony known as Ngelawang. Dates Moveable feast, following the Balinese pawukon calendar—February 19 to 29 and September 16 to 26 2020, April 14 to 24 and November 10 to 20 2021, June 8 to 18 2022, and January 4 to 14 2023Celebrated in Bali, Indonesia 07 of 09 Hungry Ghost Festival NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images Following the Taoist belief in the afterlife, the Hungry Ghost Festival marks the seventh lunar month, when the afterlife momentarily allows the spirits of the dead to roam in the world of the living. For Chinese communities in Malaysia particularly Chinatown and Singapore particularly Penang and Melaka, the Hungry Ghost month is a time to make offerings of food and burnt prayer money to the deceased to appease them. Stages are set up to entertain the ghosts and the living as well with music and theatrical performances. Dates Moveable feast, following the Chinese lunar calendar—September 2 2020, August 22 2021, August 12 2022, and August 30 2023Celebrated in Singapore, Malaysia, and in cities with significant ethnic Chinese communities 08 of 09 Deepavali Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Known elsewhere as Diwali, the Tamil Indian community in Singapore and Malaysia celebrates Deepavali to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura, cementing the victory of good over evil. Deepavali is also the Hindu equivalent of the new year; Indian families take time to hold reunions through the season. In the Singapore ethnic enclave of Little India, street markets flourish outdoors, dispensing spices, flowers, fine clothing, and traditional dishes to locals and tourists alike. Dates Moveable feast, following the Tamil calendar—November 14 2020, November 4 2021, October 24 2022, and November 9 2023Celebrated in Malaysia and Singapore Continue to 9 of 9 below. 09 of 09 Christmas Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board The Christian population in Singapore and the largely Catholic Philippines throw the biggest Christmas celebrations in the region. Singapore's Christmas in the Tropics coincides with massive street light-ups, shopping specials read about shopping in Singapore and parties ramping up to the New Year festivities in Sentosa and Marina Bay. In the Philippines, the capital Manila experiences massive gridlock leading up to Christmas—families hold reunions during the Yuletide season and hang up lanterns called parol outside their houses. The Giant Lantern Festival shows off the biggest and brightest of these parol. Dates December 25 annually Gregorian calendarCelebrated in Philippines and Singapore Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Holi Chinese New Year Sapporo Snow Festival Thaipusam Diwali Tet Songkran Boryeong Mud Festival Harbin Ice Festival There's a reason why travelers love visiting new countries during a holiday and it's because festivals bring together people of all backgrounds in order to laugh, enjoy life, and share cultural experiences. While there are incredible festivals and holidays all over the world, it's our belief that Asia has everyone beat for the largest celebrations and widest variety of festivals that travelers can experience. From the Thai Lantern Festivals to India's Holi and Japan's Snow Festival, every type of traveler will find a celebration in Asia to put on their bucket list. In this article, we will break down the top 10 cultural festivals in Asia so you can start dreaming up your trip today. 1. Loy Krathong and Yi Peng—Thai Lantern Festivals Loy Krathong Nov. 28, 2023 and Yi Peng Nov. 27-28, 2023 are commonly called the Thai Lantern Festivals and both take place on the night of the full moon in November. Loy Krathong, also known as the festival of light and involves floating lanterns called krathongs. These krathongs are often made from intricately folded banana leaves and are decorated with flowers, coins, incense, and a candle placed in the center. During Loy Krathong, thousands of floating lanterns are released on waterways throughout Thailand. Releasing a floating lantern symbolizes letting go of the past and making a wish for good luck in the coming year. The best places in Thailand to celebrate this festival include Bangkok, Sukhothai, and Chiang Mai. If you visit Chiang Mai for Loy Krathong festival, you'll also be able to experience the picturesque Yi Peng, or Sky Lantern Festival. 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More Peter Bongiovanni, Nov 2022 2. Holi—India's Festival of Color Although you may not have heard of the word Holi, you've probably seen the influence of this joyous festival in some way or another. Holi Mar. 8, 2023 is India's festival of color that takes place the day after the full moon in March and is celebrated with a country-wide color fight. The activities of this festival are so fun that they've inspired international versions like the Color Run, but nothing can beat the real thing. Holi in India celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. The legend behind the holiday involves the defeat of the evil demoness Holika by Prahlad who was a follower of the Hindu god Vishnu. When the day comes, everyone dons white clothes, covers their hair, and heads out into the streets armed with colored powders and water. During the celebrations, everyone is fair game and if you join in, you can expect to be covered from head to toe in colors! Holi is celebrated primarily in India, but also in Nepal and Pakistan. In India, the best places to experience the holiday include Goa, Pushkar, Jaipur, and Udaipur where celebrations are calm and travelers can enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed. 3. Chinese New Year—Spring Festival Chinese New Year Jan. 21-27, 2023 is one of the largest celebrations to take place in Asia and is not only celebrated in China, but also by Chinese communities in Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India as well. The festival often lasts 7 days and occurs in January or February depending on the lunar calendar. Celebrations include fireworks and lion dances as well as decorating everything with red, hanging paper lanterns, and having large family feasts. It is also traditional for older members of a family to give children lucky red envelopes hongbao containing money. The two best places to experience Chinese New Year in Asia are in China and Singapore. You can't beat visiting China during this holiday to get the most authentic experience. In China, Beijing is the best city to be in for the New Year. Here, travelers can see plenty of activities from the Beijing Opera and dragon dances to martial arts shows and temple fairs. Another great option to experience Chinese New Year is to visit Singapore which has a large Chinese population. In Singapore, travelers can watch as the city goes wild with fireworks, dragon dances, and parades. The Chingay Parade is also a sight to see and is the largest float parade in Asia including acrobats, jugglers, and lion dancers. 4. Yuki Matsuri—Sapporo Snow Festival Yuki Matsuri Feb. 4-11, 2023 is more famously known as the Sapporo Snow Festival and takes place every year for a week in February. This celebration began in the 1950s when a few college students made some impressive snow sculptures in the area. Since then, the festival has grown exponentially and now features around 400 snow and ice sculptures. At the festival, you can watch as the snow sculptures are created by trained teams from around 20 different countries and stick around to see who wins in the end. There are also plenty of other things to do such as joining in the giant snowball fight, checking out the snow slide, grabbing a hot drink at the ice bar, and sampling some of Hokkaido's best food. The main events of the Sapporo Snow Festival take place in Odori Park which is near Sapporo Station. The festival also features other events including live music concerts and a ski and snowboard jumping contest. 5. Thaipusam—Celebration Malaysia's God of War Thaipusam Feb. 5, 2023 is possibly one of Asia's most intense festivals and is dedicated to Murugan, the Hindu God of War. The best place to experience this celebration is in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur which has a large Hindu population. Every year the celebrations of Thaipusam include a procession to Batu caves, located on the outskirts of the city. Millions of pilgrims show up for the event and participate in climbing up the 272 steps to reach the cave. The idea behind the festival seems to be enduring pain in order to honor Murugan and most events are not for the squeamish. During the Kavadi Attam or "burden dance" devotees will perform acts to demonstrate their devotion to the God of War. These acts may include piercing tongues and skin with skewers and pulling heavy items via ropes that are hooked into the skin of participants’ backs. Preparation for the festival begins 48 days in advance with fasting, prayer, and many people shaving their heads. Recommended Itinerary 6. Diwali—Hindu Festival of Light Diwali Nov. 12, 2023 is the biggest Hindu festival of the year and is celebrated in October or November on what Indians believe to be the darkest night of the year. Diwali is often called the Festival of Light and celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The main symbol of Diwali is the diya or a small clay lantern. During the night of the holiday, Indians all over the country light thousands of diyas in celebration of the defeat of darkness. Some Indians believe that the holiday celebrates the mythological return of King Rama, others believe it celebrates the birth of Lakshmi, while others still celebrate it as Lord Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura. No matter the reason, Indians celebrate this joyous holiday by lighting candles, performing rituals for the gods Lakshmi and Ganesh, buying gold and silver, and having large get-togethers with family where they eat and exchange gifts. The best ways for travelers to experience this festival include visiting New Delhi or Jaipur where you can take in the illuminated Diwali markets, visiting Varanasi where the streets are covered in diyas, or experiencing the celebration of the goddess of destruction, Kali, in Kolkata. 7. Tet—Vietnamese New Year Tet Jan. 22, 2023 is the celebration of the Vietnamese New Year and because it is based on the Buddhist lunar calendar, it usually occurs at the same time as the Chinese New Year. The two celebrations also have many similarities from the tradition of getting together with family and having a large meal to giving children lucky money. The celebrations of Tet often last for around four days and include fireworks, temple visits, exchanging gifts, and visiting relatives. Many Vietnamese also return to their ancestral homes and villages during the holiday so many cities may feel empty and quiet. If you are a traveler visiting Vietnam during Tet, the best places to go are Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh where you can join in the celebrations. In Hanoi, you can take in the fireworks, watch the parades of the Co Lao Festival, or celebrate the Dong Da Festival with locals. In Ho Chi Minh, travelers can see the Tau Hu Canal when it is transformed into a vibrant flower market, attend the book festival, and try some great street food in Cholon. A Southeast Asia Overview for a Shorter Vacation 8. Songkran—Thai Water Festival Songkran Apr. 13-15, 2023 is the Thai New Year which is celebrated with the world's largest water fight. This festival is an absolute joy to experience with the three days of celebrations requiring most cities to practically shut down to allow the chaos of the water fight to ensue. This festival has its origins in Buddhism where water is a symbol of purification and cleansing. Traditionally, Songkran is celebrated by cleaning the home, sprinkling water on the hands of elders and monks, and spending time with family. The water fight is a more recent addition, but one that brings the whole country to life with fun and games. People of all ages head to the streets armed with buckets of water, water guns, and even hoses in order to "bless" or "cleanse" those around them on the New Year. Fair warning, if you visit Thailand during Songkran, you will get wet! One of the best places in Thailand to celebrate this holiday is Bangkok where the city comes to a standstill and the entirety of Khao San Road is shut down and blocked off for water fights. Annual date April 13-15 9. Boryeong—Korea's Giant Mud Fight Boryeong Mud Festival Jul. 21-30, 2023 began in 1988 as a way to promote the nutrient-rich and cosmetic properties of the mud located near Boryeong. Since then, this festival has grown to include many events and has attracted people from all over the world who gather to smear mud on each other and have fun. Most of the events at the festival are mud themed and include activities like mud baths, facial masks, a mud maze, painting with colored mud, mud wrestling, inflatable slides, and mud fights. The event also has a performance stage from which artists play EDM and pop music. More laid back visitors can consider participating in events like beauty mud therapies, soap making, and massages. The festival grounds can be reached during a day trip from Seoul and the event is great for families as well as solo travelers. The Best Southeast Asia Tour for First-timers 10. Harbin Ice Festival—Ice and Snow Sculpture Celebration The Harbin Ice Festival Jan. 5 - Feb. 5, 2023 is the largest ice sculpture festival in the world and takes place every year in China's north-most province, Harbin. The festival showcases incredible ice sculptures ranging from small figures and ice lanterns to 250-foot-tall monuments. Most of the ice sculptures are also lit up with beautiful colored lights for photographs. The Harbin Ice Festival started with the Chinese tradition of creating lanterns from blocks of ice during the winter months. Local peasants and fishermen would often hollow out a chunk of ice and place a candle in the center to make a lantern that was wind resistant. Today, the ice sculptures are made around 260,000 cubic yards of ice taken from the nearby Songhua River. At the festival, travelers can explore the ice exhibits, go skiing, ride the ice slide, and take photos of your favorite sculptures. Luyện tập tổng hợp lý thuyết trắc nghiệm hỏi đáp bài tập sgk Câu hỏi E1 among the festivals celebrated by some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known as the Mid August Festival. Large numbers of small round moon cake are eaten on this day, and children enjoy carrying colorful paper lanterns come in all shapes; the most popular ones are shaped like fish, rabbits and butterflies. According to them, the moon shines the brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival. As the moon rises, tables are placed outside the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess. Questions the Moon Cake Festival also called Mid August Festival ? do people often eat on that day ? do chidren enjoy doing? is the moon on the night of the Moon Cake festival ? the Moon Cake Festival only clebrated in Viet Nam ? are offered to the Moon Goddess ? according are numbers as enjoy by ones rises Among the festival calebrated 1_______ some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known 2______ the Mid-August Festival. Large 3_______ of small round moon cakes 4________ eaten on this day, and children 5________ carrying colourful paper lanterns come in all shapes; the more popular 6_________ are shaped like fish, rabbits, and butterflies. 7_______ to them the moon shines brightest on the night of the Mo...Đọc tiếp Xem chi tiết Fill in each black in the following passage with ONE suitable word from the box according are numbers as enjoy by ones rises Among the festivals celebrated 1............... some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also know 2............ the Mid-August Festival Large 3..................... of small round moon cakes 4 ............... eaten on this day, and children 5............. carrying colourful paper lanterns come in all shapes...Đọc tiếp Xem chi tiết Điền từ thích hợp Plot, cakes, fifteenth, who, around, tells, celebrate, shapes, to, carrying. Among the festivals celebrated by the Chinese is the Moon Cake Festival, also known as the Mid - Autumn Festival. Large numbers of small round moon 1 _______ are eaten on this day, and the children enjoy 2 _______ colourful paper lanterns. These paper lanterns come in all 3 _______ like fish, rabbits and butterflies. There are many stories as to the origin of this festival. One popular tale ...Đọc tiếp Xem chi tiết Mid-Autumn is the day when the moon is at itsbrightest in a year. In that spirit, 1..................,people in Viet Nam as well as many Asian countries celebrate the Mid-Autumn s Festival.2.....................to legends,this holiday is orginated 3...................in which an Emperor of Duong Dynasty, Duong Minh Hoang,was taken to the moon by a wizard named La Cong Vien. 4............of his trip to the Duong Minh Hoang was back to earth, he taught his 5.................abo...Đọc tiếpMid-Autumn is the day when the moon is at itsbrightest in a year. 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The Mid - Autumn Festival / like / your / Thanksgiving / . / Families / get /...Đọc tiếp Xem chi tiết II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks. Holi, known as the festival of colours, is the Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus all over Asia and also by the people from some parts of Europe and North America. It is mainly observed in India and Nepal. Holi commemorates the victory of good over evil, marks the arrival of Spring, and a time to give thanks for the good harvest. The dates change each year according to the full moon, but it is normally in March and sometimes in late February and...Đọc tiếp Xem chi tiết II. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks. Holi, known as the festival of colours, is the Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus all over Asia and also by the people from some parts of Europe and North America. It is mainly observed in India and Nepal. 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