Girona is well-known as "The City of Festivals," but Temps de Flors (the Flower Season) is undoubtedly the brightest of them all. The famous event, which attracts florists from all over Europe, takes ...

Festival Highlights Since 2005, the Festival of Lights has transformed Berlin's squares, landmarks, streets, and historic sites into a vibrant, illuminated exhibition. Both local and international ...

The Two Oceans Marathon is an annual race taking place in Cape Town on Easter Saturday. The maximum distance is a 56-km (35-mi) ultra marathon. But there is also a possibility to run a 21-km ...

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday originated in China during the Warring States Period (476 - 221 BC). The legend says that in 278 BC a famous Chinese poet and minister Qu Yuan drowned ...

From North to South, Italy celebrates the amazing Infiorata festivals. The word "infiorata" means "decorated with flowers." Flower artists prepare their designs months in advance. They create simple ...

Little Venice lies in the middle of London and becomes even more Venice-like during the May Bank Holiday when a line of beautiful boats arrive at the canal. Boating activities represent the highlight ...

The Ferrython is one of the most iconic events of Australia Day, attracting thousands of spectators to Sydney Harbour. On January 26th, participants compete in a thrilling ferry race, where four of ...

Los Angeles Fleet Week (May 21–26, 2025) LA Fleet Week is the largest Memorial Day Weekend event in Southern California. Held on the waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles, the festival features plenty ...

Holy Fire on Holy Saturday While Holy Saturday might not have a particular significance elsewhere, it's a highly anticipated day in Jerusalem's Orthodox community. Again, thousands of Christians from ...

History of San Francisco Marathon The San Francisco Marathon, organized by the Pamakids Runners Club, held its first race on July 10, 1977, with fewer than 900 participants. Athol Barton, a taxicab ...

The Malta Carnival (Il-Karnival Ta’ Malta) is a centuries-old celebration that showcases the island's rich cultural heritage and festive spirit. Known for its vibrant parades, elaborate costumes, and ...

Festival Dates Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month in the lunar calendar and serves as a culmination to the two weeks of Lunar New Year festivities. While the main ...