World Travel Events
What's on Around the World
From famously wild parties on the tropical beaches of Thailand to pints and merriment in the beer-halls of Munich, here's our pick of the top festivals and events happening right across the globe in 2009.
One of the oldest and longest festivals in the world, the Putignano Carnival is more a season of celebrations than a single party.
… MoreOne of the oldest in the world, Viareggio's historic festival combines tradition with unusual puppets and masks.
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Hong Kong Arts Festival
Hosting a variety of international performers and local talent, the festival is a premier event on the arts calander.
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Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin Film Festival attracts industry professionals and film enthusiasts to the city for the annual screenings and awards.
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The Great Maui Whale Festival
Each February, the festival aims to educate vistors about the endangered humpback whales as they pass through Maui.
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Chinese New Year
The exciting, colorful celebrations of Chinese New Year begin with the first day of the first lunar month and last for a total of 15 days.
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New Orleans Mardi Gras
One of the wildest carnivals in the world, Mardi Gras is still the top place to party despite the city's recent misfortunes.
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Festival of Tango
Now in its 11th year, this lively festival founded by the Ministry of Culture celebrates the nation's favorite dance.
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Holi Hindu Festival
Held in honor of the mythical demoness Holika, the traditional event is a riot of color and festivities steeped in Hindu culture.
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Ironman New Zealand
The longest running Ironman event in the world, New Zealand's extreme sporting challenge is surrounded by stunning scenery.
… MoreBarranquilla promises to be even more vibrant and authentic than its infamous counterpart in Rio.
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Fasnacht Carnival
This annual Swiss carnival hosts great samba music and a really friendly vibe for all the family to enjoy.
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Sapporo Snow Festival
This large winter show in Japan attracts both locals and travelers alike for its range of spectacular snow sculptures and ice-carvings.
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Venice Carnival
Famous for its decadence and grandeur, the iconic image of the Venice Carnival mask is just one aspect of this annual spectacle.
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Every year in the run up to Mardi Gras, Rio de Janeiro hosts one of the most vibrant and riotous carnivals on the planet.
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Valentine's Day
Famously romantic, the city of Paris makes a perfect (and picturesque) spot for a Valentine's Day getaway.
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Cape Town Festival
The Cape Town Festival attracts and showcases the biggest names from the world of contemporary arts and culture.
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Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
The prestigious professional championships decides the year's top surfer and marks the start of a new World Tour.
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Sculpture by the Sea
Every March, Cottesloe Beach becomes the site of a unique art exhbition with around 50 sculptures plotted along the sand.
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Melbourne Moomba Waterfest
The annual carnival in Melbourne is a multicultural extravaganza of concerts, parades, water sports and diverse cuisine.
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