From playing music and dancing to experiencing century-old traditions, these international summer festivals will fill your trip with the most unique and unforgettable memories ever.
La Tomatina, Spain
Ever taken a tomato puree bath? Visit Buñol and get involved in a fun tomato fight with thousands of people from across the globe.
When: Held on the last Wednesday of August every year in Buñol.
Attractions: Castillo de Buñol and La Hoya de Buñol
Visit visa fees (approximately): Rs 7200
Gion Festival, Japan
Experience a thousand-year-old tradition of pulling massive floats, Hoko and Yama, collectively called Yamaboko, as big as a building on the streets of Kyoto.
When: Held in the month of July
Attractions: Mt. Kurama and Kinkakuji Temple
Visit visa fees (approximately): Rs 1800
Festa del Redentore, Italy
Embark on a boat in the St. Mark’s Basin in Venice and attend a festival that celebrates the end of the plague of 1576 with a dazzling hour-long firework.
When: Third Sunday of July
Attractions: Doge’s Palace and Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Visit visa fees (approximately): Rs 7200
Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea
Experience a nostalgic throwback to your childhood by engaging in mud play featuring mud slides and mud skiing competitions, adding extra excitement to your festival.
When: July
Attractions: Coal Museum and Gaehwa Art Park
Visit visa fees (approximately): Rs 2800
People who are into world cinemas can plan a trip to France in May to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Not only do you get to watch the best of the stories, but you might even get a chance to catch a glimpse of your favourite movie star.
