11/21Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico, US

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico, US

This is one of the world's largest hot air balloon festivals that sees the whole of Albuquerque prepping up for super fun days with several events and competitions. Today, it is quite an attraction for thousands of spectators and has absolutely become a major contributor to the city's revenue.


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12/21Naadam, Mongolia

Naadam, Mongolia

This festival is very deeply rooted in the cultural practices of Mongolia and predates the ruler of the same place. It consists of three games - Mongolian wrestling, archery and horse racing. This is quite a fun festival to be a part of and you shouldn't miss out on this year.


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13/21Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, Taiwan

Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, Taiwan

This festival is held in Taipei which is an annual event celebrated on the last day of the Lunar New year. It is where the lanterns and floats are released in the sky, some shaped like animals and some decorated with lights. People can even write down wishes on these lanterns.


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14/21Tomorrowland, Belgium

Tomorrowland, Belgium

This music fest is quite a popular one which goes on for two consecutive weekends showcasing some big artists from the EDM world. Some of these artists that have already performed in this fest are David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas, Steve Aoki, and Martin Garrix. The theme for this year is 'The Reflection of Love'. Need more reasons to go? We think not.


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15/21Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata, Japan

Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata, Japan

The Fuji Rock Festival is the biggest of its kind in Japan. Attendees can rock out for three days at Naeba Ski Resort. It reportedly includes almost 200 musicians from Japan and across the globe. You can even enjoy some time in hot springs and go for a nature walk after all the festival fun.


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16/21La Tomatina, Spain

La Tomatina, Spain

This traditional food fight fest is usually on the last Wednesday of August which starts with thousands of participants who race together to snatch a ham hung on top of a greasy pole. An hour of tomato-throwing pandemonium follows next which appears to be like a tomato fight and it's way too much fun.


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17/21Songkran, Thailand

Songkran, Thailand

This one celebrates the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. This is a typical three-day festival which includes processions, parades and rituals of splashing water on each other, which is believed to wash off all the bad luck.


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18/21San Fermín, Spain

San Fermín, Spain

This festival is annually celebrated in Pamplona. It is one of the most famous traditions that is associated with the festival of the bulls running. Every single day, the fighting bulls run down the narrow, winding fenced alley where the participants are racing ahead of a bull ring at the end of the route.


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19/21Roskilde Festival, Denmark

Roskilde Festival, Denmark

This festival started in 1971 in Northern Europe where the Danish event is the largest music and art fest. It is currently organized by Roskilde Festival Charity Society where it features music of various genres like pop, electronic, hip hop and pop.


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20/21Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, California, US

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, California, US

The annual music and arts festival which is the most popular of all! This one is the biggest music festival of the world where you'll get listen to rock, indie, hip-hop and electronic dance and also get to see some art installations and sculptures.


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