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There are many festivals in March that are celebrated all around the world, where each of them has their own historical and cultural significance. All these festivals are a must experience to understand and learn the beauty of various cultures and various communities coming together. These vibrant and colourful celebrations happen all around the world and have different themes and ways of celebrating the festivals. These are some of the top few festivals that are celebrated all around the world in March and attended by thousands of people every year.
Top 10 Festivals In March Around The World
Here are a few top festivals that are celebrated around the world in March.
1. Mendoza Grape Harvest Festival
Mendoza Grape Harvest Festival is an annual event that has been followed since 1936, rich in its Argentina history. The winemakers and the wine growers are introduced on the weekend and celebrate the culture and drink. This is a beautiful example of the preserved tradition and culture that is followed by the entire community that takes part in this event together. The festivities include the blessing of the fruit and pageant parade of all the chosen princesses and queens in the election. Also various life shows plant during the evening to enjoy the day.
Celebrated In: Mendoza, Argentina
Best Known For: Grape wine tasting
2. South By Southwest Film Festival
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South by Southwest Film Festival, popularly known as SXSW Festival, is celebrated in the USA. It is one of the most awaited festivals in the world for all the film lovers. This is a top-tier festival that is a combination of a film festival, music festival, comedy festival and many more themes. This festival also hosts various exhibitions and tech panels. This festival is the best to explore in the month of March to explore the cool pop culture. This festival is also the best place to explore the world of the entertainment industry by awakening new passions from within.
Celebrated In: Austin, Texas
Best Known For: Exposure of various cinematic themes
3. Holi
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Holi is the most popular and most celebrated festival in India in the month of March. Holi is a very vibrant festival that is also known as the festival of colours. This festival is associated with religious mythology and various stories that have passed down from generations. The Holi festival is a symbol of the triumph of good winning over evil and also the day of love for the eternal love Radhakrishnan being celebrated. This festival is celebrated by launching colourful powders into the air and covering everyone with colours.
Celebrated In: India
Best Known For: Vibrant and colourful celebrations
4. Las Fallas
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Las Fallas is a famous festival celebrated in Valencia, Spain. This festival is known to be famous for both art lovers and art haters with the annual burning of various giant sculptures on St. Joseph’s Day. This tradition has been passed down from the Middle Ages, and it also celebrates the patron saints of carpenters. The artists work on creating colourful paper sculptures representing well-known personalities throughout the year. They are then set to fire at midnight to show a satirical theme in the festival. This is one of the most unique experiences to attend this festival.
Celebrated In: Valencia, Spain
Best Known For: unique artworks
5. St. Patrick’s Day
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St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most anticipated festivals in Ireland. It is a famous religious celebration that has been a part of the Irish tradition for 392 years. This festival is celebrated to mark the death date of St. Patrick, who was the patron saint of Ireland. There are many parades, traditional songs and traditional foods enjoyed all over Ireland. This festival is celebrated in various other cities of America with high Irish populations, but the real authentic experience is in Ireland to dance through the songs, sing along and enjoy the delicious food with a few drinks in the end.
Celebrated In: Ireland, Chicago, Boston
Best Known For: music and culture
6. Cherry Blossom Festival
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the most famous and beautiful festivals celebrated in Washington D.C. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the gift of cherry trees by the Japanese in 1912. This festival also symbolises the friendship between the US and Japan. The festival starts with music and dance shows and then many parades with marching bands and helium balloons are planned. There is also a Japanese street festival similar to the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival in Japan that is organised with various music and cultural performances along with food.
Celebrated In: Washington, D.C.
Best Known For: beautiful views of cherry blossom trees
7. Narvik Winter Festival
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Narvik Festival is a winter festival in Norway that was established right after World War II. It is celebrated in the town of Narvik that pays respect to the rail workers who built the Ofoten iron ore railroad that brought great prosperity to the region. This festival is celebrated once a year, where the entire town of Narvik celebrates life under the midnight sun. There are more than 200 events with different themes organised where thousands of people from all over the world attend this festival.
Celebrated In: Narvik, Norway
Best Known For: Variety of events through arts and music
8. Spring Equinox
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Spring Equinox is a famous festival celebrated in Mexico. It is a celestial event, which is the equinox that marks the transition of the seasons from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and from summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. There are many parts of Mexico where this festival is grandly celebrated, like in Chichen Itza, which is an ancient temple with a beautiful view of the sun. This also represents the passage of Quetzalcoatl, which means a mythological flying snake between earth and heaven in Mexico.
Celebrated In: Mexico
Best Known For: Cultural and historical significance
9. Nyepi Day
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Nyepi Day is a famous 3-day festival that is a celebration of the New Year in Bali. This day is seen as a day of silence by fasting and meditating for self-reflection. All these rituals begin at 6:00 a.m. and at 6:00 a.m. the next day. Bali is very quiet during this day when there are not many people, food, noise, or smells on the street. Even though it is a Hindu holiday, even the non-Hindus and tourists are not exempt from these rules. After Nyepi is celebrated, there is a grand celebration with music and a feast.
Celebrated In: Bali
Best Known For: Following the culture and musical programs
10. Food And Fun Festival
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Food and Fun Festival is one of the most popular events in Iceland, which is also a culinary event where top chefs from around the world visit this place to create delicious dishes using local ingredients. This is the best way for the visitors to try the traditional food items of Iceland with an experience of the beautiful nightlife. This festival also signifies the importance of culinary force in Iceland. Many top chefs from the USA and Europe visit local restaurants in Iceland and prepare items at affordable prices.
Celebrated In: Iceland
Best Known For: Traditional cooling and food at affordable prices
Many people visit different places to experience various festivals in March in different places to explore their culture and way of celebrating life. Every place in this world has its own different themed festivals with many musical shows, traditional food options, dance shows, art shows and many more. It is a very interesting experience to attend these festivals and learn about the place. To know more about these festivals and for further information, visit TripXL.
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