10 Interesting Fact About Festivals around the world

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• Songkran Festival in Thailand is a celebration of the Thai New Year which begins by bringing water and pouring it to others as a symbol of cleaning up from sin and mistakes in the past.
• In India, the Holi festival is celebrated by throwing bright coloring powder into the air and to others, as a symbol of friendship, love, and pleasure.
• In Japan, the obon festival is celebrated to respect ancestral spirits by lighting the lantern and throwing it into the sea or river as a symbol of respect.
• In Brazil, the Carnaval festival is the biggest celebration in the country, with parade, costumes and stunning Samba dances.
• In Spain, the La Tomatina festival is the most unique celebration, where people throw tomatoes from each other as a form of respect for abundant tomato harvests.
• In Mexico, the festival he de los muertos is a celebration to respect the spirits of people who have died by decorating the grave and altar with flowers and food.
• In Belgium, the Tomorrowland Festival is the largest electronic music festival in the world, with the appearance of famous artists and fans from all over the world.
• In Scotland, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is an art festival held every year, featuring theater performances, comedy, music, and other arts.
• In Indonesia, the Baliem Valley Festival in Papua is a traditional celebration that features dance and music performances from native Papuan tribes.
• In China, the Qingming Festival is celebrated to honor ancestors by cleaning the tombs and bringing their favorite food and drinks to the tomb as offerings.