festivals 9 Unmissable Winter Festivals In India That Will Make Chilly Days Full Of Celebrations By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:37:55 +0530 By attending these festivals, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, traditions, and hospitality of India. Full Article
festivals Abusing Hindu Festivals to spark Violence and Hate By www.milligazette.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:34:56 +0000 In addition to Ram Navami other local religious Yatras (processions), Ganga Aarti, (Prayer for river Ganges),Satsangs (religious meeting) , and other religious programs are being started with similar goals. The example of Kanwad Yatras (holy pilgrimage to collect Ganges water and to be put on Lord Shiva) is another example where the participants become aggressive. Full Article Opinions
festivals Dazzling Light Festivals To See In London: Winter 2024 By londonist.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:35:00 +0000 Light tunnels, fire gardens and lasers. Full Article London Things To Do Headlines things to do free events Winter christmas events things to do in london london events family events THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THINGS TO DO IN LONDON AT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FESTIVALS CHRISTMAS EVENTS THINGS TO DO IN LONDON WITH KIDS 2024 AUTUMN 2024 CHRISTMAS 2024 DECEMBER 2024 NOVEMBER 2024 WINTER 2024
festivals Classical Music Festivals Around The World By www.cmuse.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:15:19 +0000 Post-pandemic, the opportunity to enjoy live music and music festivals at home, abroad or further afield is again possible. The plethora of options is almost ... Read more The post Classical Music Festivals Around The World appeared first on CMUSE. Full Article MUSIC FUN
festivals "SAINT NICK MOVIE" SELECTED FOR TWO PRESTIGIOUS FILM FESTIVALS By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT Heartwarming Holiday Film to Screen in Florida and California Full Article
festivals Alex Lizzul Takes Best Supporting Actor for Saint Nick as the Film Sweeps Awards at Major Festivals By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT Catch the Award-Winning Saint Nick on September 29th at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival! Full Article
festivals Spring at the NFSA: 80s synths, diverse festivals and a runaway car! By nfsa.gov.au Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:54:45 +1000 Spring at the NFSA: 80s synths, diverse festivals and a runaway car! Full Article
festivals Festivals in San Miguel de Allende By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:21:00 +0000 It seems like there is always some sort of festival going on in San Miguel. In fact, there really is. Most of these are tied to religious or Mexican national events, but at times there also those unexpected festivals. When they involve children they can make for extra special photographic events. And who doesn’t love the smiles and special faces that children can make. Add a few costumes and now there is magic in the air. Last year and again this year there was the multicultural school event with kids coming from many districts. I wasn't paying special attention to the date as I didn’t even know it was happening again. I only came by the festival when I was heading by the Jardin. Which is a daily ritual for me in my treks around town. I didn't notice the festival event in the local paper Atencion which is great for highlighting events in and around town. There is always so much going on that it's easy to miss one, or sometimes the festival's name is in Spanish and it may not be evident by its title. I asked one of the girls participants to pose with the rose as she seemed to have the best smile of all of them.She and the boy in the image above were the central characters in their school skit. The pair of them started off sitting on a bench and the boy appeared to reject the advances of the girl. I believe that this was part of a Valentines theme as every person had a heart on their palms. After a short interval, with the music was playing all the time, the rest of their class mates joined them on stage and performed a choreographed dance. It was great fun to watch and in this photo you can see all their hearts on their hands. A few weeks later I came across an art festival called “Thank You Art' project. This is were kids and some adults, me included, glued coloured tissue paper to a clear plexiglass sheet. They were allowed to cut the sheets into strange shapes or with cut-outs and even write messages on their sheets. Then they were glued on top of each other in a multitude of different colors. When the panels were hung in a lighted area they glowed like stained glass panels. During my photographing of the kids enjoying themselves one of the directors of the project asked me if they could use some of my photos for the up coming display of the final glass sheets. I was fortunate to have several of my images selected for the Art show in the Biblioteca that ran for 2 weeks.They printed my images 39cm x 52 cm (15” x 20”) and hung them on the wall around the 2 plexiglass sheets that looked like large stained glass windows. When in San Miguel you should always, and I mean always, have your camera with you as you never know what's just waiting around the next corner. Three times during my winter stay I did not take my camera with me and I regretted it each time. Now I don't leave home without it. It may be a bit heavy so I carry it in my backpack. Niels Henriksen Full Article festivals San Miguel de Allende Street People
festivals Let CTA Be Your Ride As October Fall Festivals Are In Full Swing By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT Ride on CTA as you travel to school, work, appointments and other destinations around the city. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Full Article
festivals Gombey Film Chosen For Four Film Festivals By bernews.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:20:29 +0000 The film Thoughts Become Things by Stephan Johnstone and Marq Rodriguez, featuring Bermudian Gombey culture, has been selected for showing at four international film festivals, winning awards along the way. A spokesperson said, “Thoughts Become Things, a captivating short poetry film that delves into the African and Native American ancestral dreams of a young Gombey, […] Full Article All Entertainment Films/Movies News #AwardWinners #Film #Gombeys #GoodNews
festivals Student documentary produced as part of class garners awards at film festivals By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:01:00 -0500 A film that some Penn State film production students scrambled to shoot while part of a weeklong stay in Amsterdam last spring has blossomed into an award-winning effort. Full Article
festivals Calling All Foodies! Discover And Enjoy These Must-Attend Food Festivals In November - December 2024 By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:56:33 +0530 The food festivals happening in November and December 2024 will take you on a wholesome culinary journey like no other! Full Article
festivals Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany By www.euronews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:46:49 +0100 Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany Full Article
festivals January 2023 Festivals : ಜನವರಿ 2023ರಲ್ಲಿ ಬರುವ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಹಬ್ಬಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ವ್ರತಗಳಿವು By kannada.boldsky.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:30:21 +0530 2023ರ ಹೊಸ ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಬದುಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಿದೆ. ವರ್ಷಂಪ್ರತಿಯಂತೆ ಕೆಲವೊಂದು ಹಬ್ಬಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ವ್ರತಗಳು ಮರುಕಳಿಸುತ್ತಲೇ ಇರುತ್ತವೆ, ಪ್ರತೀವರ್ಷವು ಆ ಆಚರಣೆಗಳು ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾಲಿಗೆ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ತಿಂಗಳಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ, ಪೊಂಗಲ್, ಗಣ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸ, ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಜಯಂತಿ ಸೇರಿ ಹಲವಾರು ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಆಚರಣೆಗಳಿವೆ. ಈ ತಿಂಗಳಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ರತಗಳಿವೆ, ಯಾವೆಲ್ಲಾ Full Article
festivals Indian Festivals Calendar 2023: ఈ ఏడాది ముఖ్య పండుగలు, వ్రతాలు, సెలవుల తేదీలివే... By telugu.boldsky.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:05:05 +0530 Indian Festival calender 2023: మరికొన్ని రోజుల్లో 2023 ఏడాదిలోకి అడుగుపెట్టబోతున్నాం. నూతన సంవత్సర వేడుకలు జరుపుకునేందుకు ఆత్రుతగా ఉన్నాం. వీటి సంగతి పక్కనబెడితే.. భారతదేశం విభిన్న మతాలు కలిగిన దేశం. ఈ దేశంలోని హిందువులు, ముస్లింలు, క్రైస్తవులు, జైన్లు, సిక్కులు ఇతర వ్యక్తులు అనేక పండుగలు, వేడుకలను ఎంతో ఉత్సాహంగా జరుపుకుంటారు. ఇదే Full Article
festivals From Lollapalooza to the Cherry Blossom festival, here is a list of India’s top music festivals to look forward to By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:30:48 +0530 Missed out on the Coldplay tickets? There’s lots more coming up, starting with Maroon 5 in December. Plan for the months ahead with our line-up of the top festivals that promise thrilling performances and immersive experiences Full Article Entertainment
festivals Why Music Festivals Sound Better Than Ever By www.wired.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Did you know that a simple speaker completely transformed modern music festivals? A vertical line array is a loudspeaker system that stacks speakers on top of each other so that sound is more evenly distributed on a horizontal plane. To learn more about line array, WIRED spoke with sound engineer Dave Rat. Dave, who has provided audio for Coachella since 2001, breaks down exactly how these speakers work, and why modern music festivals sound so much better than they used to. Director: Efrat Kashai Director of Photography: Ricardo Pomares Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Dave Rat Producer: Efrat Kashai Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Kevin Balash Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Audio: Will Miller Production Assistant: Phillip Arliss Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Full Article
festivals Festivals, agriculture, elections set to boost India's oil demand: S&P Global Commodity Insights By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:45:00 +0530 According to the commodities information services provider, India's oil demand decreased in September on a yearly basis, due to above normal rainfall, which affected road movement, construction, and mining activities Full Article Commodities
festivals Amicus curiae suggests restricting elephant parades to religious festivals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:51:04 +0530 Parading of elephants should be strictly restricted to registered temples, churches, mosques, and rituals which are associated with these institutions. Any introduction of new rituals or reviving of dormant rituals should not be permitted. Full Article Kerala
festivals Centre re-starts retail sale of pulses as prices rise ahead of festivals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:49:25 +0530 Direct interventions through retail sale of basic food items such as rice, atta, dal and onion have helped maintain a stable price regime, Union Consumer Affairs and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi said Full Article Economy
festivals Zonal arts festivals in Calicut varsity in January By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:23:45 +0530 Full Article Kozhikode
festivals Sponsored content: How chemistry rocks music festivals By cen.acs.org Published On :: 28 May 2018 18:56:20 +0000 The science enables and enhances the all-encompassing live music experience. Full Article
festivals Feasting at festivals By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 18:48:21 +0530 The recent film festivals at Busan and London had a number of interesting films Full Article Cinema
festivals Coronavirus: All the movies, TV shows and festivals delayed or shut down globally By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:36:48 +0530 From delays to Daniel Craig's 'No Time To Die' and the production of 'Stranger Things' shutting down, to Indian biggies like Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' being postponed and theatres across India closing, how is the pandemic affecting the entertainment industry? Full Article Entertainment
festivals 12 Peruvian Festivals, One for Each Month of the Year! By incatrail.info Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:53:32 +0000 Perhaps you've read somewhere or other that there are over 3,000 traditional Peruvian festivals held throughout the year? It's a popular claim that pops up time and again in guidebooks and on websites, and though we ourselves haven't verified the number, it certainly wouldn't surprise us! Peru is a country that holds onto its traditions while increasingly embracing innovation as well, a perfect storm for festivals and fiestas of all types to flourish and to grow. If you're planning to visit Peru, you might find yourself intrigued by the prospect of observing, or even participating in, one of these many different Peruvian festivals. If that's the case, you're in luck--we've taken the liberty to compile a list of some of our favorite Peruvian festivals, including one for each month of the year in hopes that you'll find something that corresponds with the dates of your trip. Keep in mind that this is very much just the tip of the iceberg--all of these Peruvian festivals are fantastic, but there are many more that we've had to leave out simply due to the nature of our list. If we haven't included any options that work out with your travel itinerary, don't fret--get to researching and we're sure you'll find the festival for you. So without further ado, let's get to it! Here is our list of twelve awesome Peruvian festivals, one for each month of the year: 1. January--Trujillo Marinera Festival Trujillo, a coastal city in northern Peru, is the traditional home of the marinera, an elegant couple's dance making use of handkerchiefs as props. Since 1986 it's been the official national capital of this dance, a status celebrated annually in a month-long marinera festival held throughout the city! The Festival de Marinera, as it's known in Spanish, features dance competitions, parades, and even exhibitions of the Peruvian Paso, a breed of horse also recognized as part of the cultural patrimony of the Trujillo region. One of our favorite Peruvian festivals, this one is a can't miss if you find yourself in the area during January. 2. February--Fiesta de la Candelaria The Fiesta de la Candelaria is not only the largest and most famous festival in Peru, but also one of the largest in South America as a whole--in fact, throughout the continent, it's only dwarfed by the world-famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the Carnaval de Ouro in Bolivia. The first of many religious Peruvian festivals on our list, the Fiesta de la Candelaria celebrates the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the town of Puno where the festivities are held. Music and dance are at the core of this festival, all of it performed by elaborately-costumed participants numbering well over 40,000. An incredible two week-long synthesis of indigenous and Catholic traditions, this is one of the most iconic Peruvian festivals. 3. March--Festival Internacional de la Vendimia Depending upon where Easter falls during a given year, the month of March can either be very busy or very quiet as far as major Peruvian festivals are concerned. That said, we figured we may as well take a break from the religious festivals to focus on something else with a different sort of appeal--wine! The Ica Region of Peru is famous for a number of things, the Nazca Lines and the desert oasis of La Huacachina among them, but those in-the-know also recognize it as the finest wine-producing region in the country. This role has been celebrated annually in March since the 1950s during the Festival Internacional de la Vendimia, or the International Harvest Festival, in which a queen is famously chosen to ceremoniously stomp the first grapes of the season. 4. April--Festividad del Señor del los Temblores del Cusco Image appears courtesy of www.photoexperience.net. El Señor de los Temblores, or the Lord of the Earthquakes, is the patron saint of Cusco and the celebratory focus of this major Holy Week celebration. The story goes that during an earthquake here in 1650, a canvas image of Jesus Christ was held to the sky as prayers were offered, causing the tremors to subside and saving the town from ruin. Since then, this statue commemorating the original image has become the focal point of an important annual celebration. Each Easter Monday at 7 PM, the statue is removed from Cusco's cathedral and paraded throughout the city. Amazingly, it's said that the statue was not originally black, but rather that its color is due to years of exposure to smoke from incense during religious ceremonies. 5. May--Fiesta de las Cruces First of all, let's be clear: the Fiesta de las Cruces, or the Festival of the Crosses, is not a uniquely Peruvian celebration. However, the way the Peruvians celebrate it does make it one of the most important Peruvian festivals. You see, the Festival of the Crosses is not held in just one spot in the country. Rather, the festival is celebrated in towns and cities throughout Peru, each putting their own unique spin on things. Though the name may conjure up solemn images, don't worry--festivals throughout the Peruvian highlands include music, dancing, and even events such as bullfighting as part of the celebrations. 6. June--Inti Raymi Inti Raymi, the ancient Inca Festival of the Sun, is one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, indigenous in design and untouched by Catholic tradition. Held annually on June 24th, Inti Raymi is meant to celebrate the Winter Solstice--remember that we're in the Southern Hemisphere here! Banned by the Spanish and the Catholic Church after 1535, the modern incarnation of the celebration began in 1944 based on the few historical records of the festivities that managed to survive. Since then it has grown in size and scope, and though sometimes derided as tourist pageantry by detractors, its historical and cultural significance definitely make it worth checking out among the many Peruvian festivals. 7. July--Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen Image appears courtesy of canadiansocietyforasianarts.org. Another fine example of traditional Andean culture blended with Catholicism, the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is held annually around the 16th of July in the relatively small town of Paucartambo, some four hours outside of Cusco. This three or four day festival is nominally religious but also one of the biggest and wildest parties in Peru, drawing visitors from all over the country, many of whom pass the nights sleeping under the stars as there's simply not enough space in town! If you know what you're looking for, you'll actually notice some serious Peruvian history depicted in the festival's songs, costumes, and dance--for example, black-masked dancers represent African slaves imported to work the silver mines here during the colonial era. 8. August--Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Santa Rosa de Lima was the first native-born American saint canonized by the Catholic Church, and her legacy is celebrated throughout the world. However, it should come as no surprise that the grandest festivities take place in her home country of Peru. On August 30th, the anniversary of her death, celebrations and memorials take place throughout the country, the most famous being in Santa Rosa de Quives just outside of the capital city itself. 9. September--Mistura Culinary Festival As you should know by now, Peruvian cuisine is some of the world's best and Lima in particular features what is probably South America's most impressive culinary scene. And as if the food wasn't enticing enough year round, the prospect of eating your way through Peru becomes even more appealing each September when the Mistura Culinary Festival rolls around. Featuring over 200 restaurants and bars not to mention plenty of outdoor vendors and food carts, well over half a million visitors stop by to enjoy the festival's offerings over the course of some ten days in mid-September. Though certainly not one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, this is without a doubt the most delicious. 10. October--Procesión del Señor de los Milagros The story might sound a bit familiar--an 18th Century earthquake destroyed a good part of town leaving only this iconic image of Jesus Christ standing. This was considered a miracle, the image became even more venerated, and with time the celebration of its feast day became the largest religious celebration in Peru featuring one of the longest processions of any religious gathering in the world. If you're just looking to have fun, this one probably isn't for you--however, this considerably more solemn celebration is one of the most important Peruvian festivals and we couldn't leave it off our list. 11. November--Puno Week Perhaps the name Puno rings a bell? If so, you've got a good memory--this is the same city where our February festival choice of the Fiesta de la Candelaria took place! Puno Week takes place during the beginning of November and centers around November 5th, also known as Puno Day. The purpose of Puno Day, and by extension Puno Week, is to celebrate the legendary birth of one Manco Cápac, said to be the first Inca. This involves a very interesting reenactment of his arrival on the shores of Lake Titicaca bordering the city--and it's also just a great excuse to party the whole week long. 12. December--Santuranticuy Image appears courtesy of www.cuscoperu.com. As we wind down our list, a few things should by now be obvious: the first is that Peruvians love their festivals, and the second is that many of these Peruvian festivals feature religious--and here that means Catholic--themes. The final entry on our list is of course no exception--Santuranticuy is held exclusively in the city of Cusco each year on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and is essentially a massive outdoor marketplace set up to celebrate the holiday. The festival's name, which means "sale of saints," is quite appropriate, as the primary draw here are dolls, sculptures, and figurines used to decorate the nacimientos, or Catholic nativity scenes, found in many Peruvian homes during the Christmas season. However, even if you aren't religious, you're sure to find something of interest at this most shopper-friendly of Peruvian festivals. Full Article Food and Festivals Machu Picchu Inca Trail Places To See and Stay festivals Peru
festivals Enjoy Live Music at Rochester’s Many Festivals By rssnewsfeed.net Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2014 16:35:08 +0000 Enjoy Live Music at Rochester’s Many Festivals Learn more about this topic here. See this link for more. Keywords: Rochester events calendar, Rochester festivals, Rochester music school, Rochester calendar of events, Rochester ny photos, Marquis hucks. The post Enjoy Live Music at Rochester’s Many Festivals appeared first on RSS News Feed. Full Article Rochester
festivals The Cash For Gold In Delhi NCR Is Giving Extra Cash On The Festivals By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT Buyers of Gold Silver and Diamond in Noida, Delhi and Gurgaon Full Article
festivals Indian gold demand could hit 3-decade low as lockdown hits festivals, weddings By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-16T18:08:59+05:30 The drop in consumption by the world's second-biggest gold buyer could limit a rally in global prices. Full Article
festivals As debate rages over pill testing at music festivals, a mother pleads for more to be done to prevent deaths By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:31:00 +1000 Alex Ross-King died of an MDMA overdose during a music festival in January. Now her mother is calling for changes to ensure no-one else dies. Full Article ABC North Coast northcoast Arts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and Festivals Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Government and Politics:Social Policy:All Health:Drug Use:All Health:Drug Use:Ecstasy Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug Offences Law Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481
festivals Festivals upon us By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 06:32:00 +1100 The October long week was a weekend of festivals. It had me zooming from Tyagarah for the Boomerang indigenous arts festival, on to Nimbin for a spot of basketweaving at the Weave and Mend Festival and then out to Mullumbimby for the Circus Festival on Sunday. And I still didn't make it down to Ballina for their Country Music Festival. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
festivals Colorado jazz festivals reschedule and regroup in response to coronavirus outbreak By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:31:03 +0000 Due to the coronavirus, several of Colorado's jazz festivals have been canceled or postponed until next year. Full Article Colorado News Entertainment Latest News Lifestyle Music News Things To Do coronavirus coronavirus closures and cancellations Estes Park Jazz Festival Evergreen Jazz Festival festivals jazz Jazz Aspen Snowmass music festivals Telluride Jazz The Know Winter Park Jazz Festival
festivals Live Nation Electronic Asia Inks Deal With Budweiser For Creamfields Festivals By www.musicdish.com Published On :: Together, Creamfields And Budweiser Will Focus On Building Entirely New Content For Dedicated Electronic Music Fans Throughout Asia Full Article
festivals Oscars 2021: Awards Season Will Be Very Different, and Festivals Will Take a Backseat By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:00:28 +0000 Full Article Awards Academy Awards Dune Oscars
festivals Film festivals to join forces for YouTube's We Are One: A Global Film Festival By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:49 -0400 YouTube and Tribeca Enterprises will launch the 10-day digital event We Are One: A Global Film Festival to benefit the World Health Organization and those affected by coronavirus. Full Article
festivals 12 Peruvian Festivals, One for Each Month of the Year! By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:53:32 +0000 Perhaps you've read somewhere or other that there are over 3,000 traditional Peruvian festivals held throughout the year? It's a popular claim that pops up time and again in guidebooks and on websites, and though we ourselves haven't verified the number, it certainly wouldn't surprise us! Peru is a country that holds onto its traditions while increasingly embracing innovation as well, a perfect storm for festivals and fiestas of all types to flourish and to grow. If you're planning to visit Peru, you might find yourself intrigued by the prospect of observing, or even participating in, one of these many different Peruvian festivals. If that's the case, you're in luck--we've taken the liberty to compile a list of some of our favorite Peruvian festivals, including one for each month of the year in hopes that you'll find something that corresponds with the dates of your trip. Keep in mind that this is very much just the tip of the iceberg--all of these Peruvian festivals are fantastic, but there are many more that we've had to leave out simply due to the nature of our list. If we haven't included any options that work out with your travel itinerary, don't fret--get to researching and we're sure you'll find the festival for you. So without further ado, let's get to it! Here is our list of twelve awesome Peruvian festivals, one for each month of the year: 1. January--Trujillo Marinera Festival Trujillo, a coastal city in northern Peru, is the traditional home of the marinera, an elegant couple's dance making use of handkerchiefs as props. Since 1986 it's been the official national capital of this dance, a status celebrated annually in a month-long marinera festival held throughout the city! The Festival de Marinera, as it's known in Spanish, features dance competitions, parades, and even exhibitions of the Peruvian Paso, a breed of horse also recognized as part of the cultural patrimony of the Trujillo region. One of our favorite Peruvian festivals, this one is a can't miss if you find yourself in the area during January. 2. February--Fiesta de la Candelaria The Fiesta de la Candelaria is not only the largest and most famous festival in Peru, but also one of the largest in South America as a whole--in fact, throughout the continent, it's only dwarfed by the world-famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the Carnaval de Ouro in Bolivia. The first of many religious Peruvian festivals on our list, the Fiesta de la Candelaria celebrates the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the town of Puno where the festivities are held. Music and dance are at the core of this festival, all of it performed by elaborately-costumed participants numbering well over 40,000. An incredible two week-long synthesis of indigenous and Catholic traditions, this is one of the most iconic Peruvian festivals. 3. March--Festival Internacional de la Vendimia Depending upon where Easter falls during a given year, the month of March can either be very busy or very quiet as far as major Peruvian festivals are concerned. That said, we figured we may as well take a break from the religious festivals to focus on something else with a different sort of appeal--wine! The Ica Region of Peru is famous for a number of things, the Nazca Lines and the desert oasis of La Huacachina among them, but those in-the-know also recognize it as the finest wine-producing region in the country. This role has been celebrated annually in March since the 1950s during the Festival Internacional de la Vendimia, or the International Harvest Festival, in which a queen is famously chosen to ceremoniously stomp the first grapes of the season. 4. April--Festividad del Señor del los Temblores del Cusco Image appears courtesy of www.photoexperience.net. El Señor de los Temblores, or the Lord of the Earthquakes, is the patron saint of Cusco and the celebratory focus of this major Holy Week celebration. The story goes that during an earthquake here in 1650, a canvas image of Jesus Christ was held to the sky as prayers were offered, causing the tremors to subside and saving the town from ruin. Since then, this statue commemorating the original image has become the focal point of an important annual celebration. Each Easter Monday at 7 PM, the statue is removed from Cusco's cathedral and paraded throughout the city. Amazingly, it's said that the statue was not originally black, but rather that its color is due to years of exposure to smoke from incense during religious ceremonies. 5. May--Fiesta de las Cruces First of all, let's be clear: the Fiesta de las Cruces, or the Festival of the Crosses, is not a uniquely Peruvian celebration. However, the way the Peruvians celebrate it does make it one of the most important Peruvian festivals. You see, the Festival of the Crosses is not held in just one spot in the country. Rather, the festival is celebrated in towns and cities throughout Peru, each putting their own unique spin on things. Though the name may conjure up solemn images, don't worry--festivals throughout the Peruvian highlands include music, dancing, and even events such as bullfighting as part of the celebrations. 6. June--Inti Raymi Inti Raymi, the ancient Inca Festival of the Sun, is one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, indigenous in design and untouched by Catholic tradition. Held annually on June 24th, Inti Raymi is meant to celebrate the Winter Solstice--remember that we're in the Southern Hemisphere here! Banned by the Spanish and the Catholic Church after 1535, the modern incarnation of the celebration began in 1944 based on the few historical records of the festivities that managed to survive. Since then it has grown in size and scope, and though sometimes derided as tourist pageantry by detractors, its historical and cultural significance definitely make it worth checking out among the many Peruvian festivals. 7. July--Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen Image appears courtesy of canadiansocietyforasianarts.org. Another fine example of traditional Andean culture blended with Catholicism, the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is held annually around the 16th of July in the relatively small town of Paucartambo, some four hours outside of Cusco. This three or four day festival is nominally religious but also one of the biggest and wildest parties in Peru, drawing visitors from all over the country, many of whom pass the nights sleeping under the stars as there's simply not enough space in town! If you know what you're looking for, you'll actually notice some serious Peruvian history depicted in the festival's songs, costumes, and dance--for example, black-masked dancers represent African slaves imported to work the silver mines here during the colonial era. 8. August--Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Santa Rosa de Lima was the first native-born American saint canonized by the Catholic Church, and her legacy is celebrated throughout the world. However, it should come as no surprise that the grandest festivities take place in her home country of Peru. On August 30th, the anniversary of her death, celebrations and memorials take place throughout the country, the most famous being in Santa Rosa de Quives just outside of the capital city itself. 9. September--Mistura Culinary Festival As you should know by now, Peruvian cuisine is some of the world's best and Lima in particular features what is probably South America's most impressive culinary scene. And as if the food wasn't enticing enough year round, the prospect of eating your way through Peru becomes even more appealing each September when the Mistura Culinary Festival rolls around. Featuring over 200 restaurants and bars not to mention plenty of outdoor vendors and food carts, well over half a million visitors stop by to enjoy the festival's offerings over the course of some ten days in mid-September. Though certainly not one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, this is without a doubt the most delicious. 10. October--Procesión del Señor de los Milagros The story might sound a bit familiar--an 18th Century earthquake destroyed a good part of town leaving only this iconic image of Jesus Christ standing. This was considered a miracle, the image became even more venerated, and with time the celebration of its feast day became the largest religious celebration in Peru featuring one of the longest processions of any religious gathering in the world. If you're just looking to have fun, this one probably isn't for you--however, this considerably more solemn celebration is one of the most important Peruvian festivals and we couldn't leave it off our list. 11. November--Puno Week Perhaps the name Puno rings a bell? If so, you've got a good memory--this is the same city where our February festival choice of the Fiesta de la Candelaria took place! Puno Week takes place during the beginning of November and centers around November 5th, also known as Puno Day. The purpose of Puno Day, and by extension Puno Week, is to celebrate the legendary birth of one Manco Cápac, said to be the first Inca. This involves a very interesting reenactment of his arrival on the shores of Lake Titicaca bordering the city--and it's also just a great excuse to party the whole week long. 12. December--Santuranticuy Image appears courtesy of www.cuscoperu.com. As we wind down our list, a few things should by now be obvious: the first is that Peruvians love their festivals, and the second is that many of these Peruvian festivals feature religious--and here that means Catholic--themes. The final entry on our list is of course no exception--Santuranticuy is held exclusively in the city of Cusco each year on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and is essentially a massive outdoor marketplace set up to celebrate the holiday. The festival's name, which means "sale of saints," is quite appropriate, as the primary draw here are dolls, sculptures, and figurines used to decorate the nacimientos, or Catholic nativity scenes, found in many Peruvian homes during the Christmas season. However, even if you aren't religious, you're sure to find something of interest at this most shopper-friendly of Peruvian festivals. Full Article Food and Festivals Machu Picchu Inca Trail Places To See and Stay festivals Peru
festivals Coronavirus in Scotland: Edinburgh's economy set for £300m hit after festivals axed By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:20:06 +0100 SCOTLAND'S capital is coming to terms with the "heart-breaking" news that its summer festivals will not go ahead this year - costing the city hundreds of millions of pounds. Full Article
festivals Chandan Yatra, Akshaya Tritiya festivals to take place inside Jagannath temple premises By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-25T16:00:00+05:30 The annual "Chandan Yatra" and "Akshaya Tritiya" festivals of Lord Jagannath will be held inside the temple premises in Puri on Sunday. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
festivals Music and dance festivals in Turkey: A calendar for 2018-2019 By www.hurriyetdailynews.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 09:25:00 Z Music and dance lovers can find something interesting for themselves this year, whether they like jazz or rock, latin or folk and whether they go to western or eastern Turkey... Click through for the 2018-2019 calendar for music and dance festivals in Turkey... Full Article Photo
festivals You, in your bedroom, with your laptop. That's not the future of film festivals | Peter Bradshaw By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:50:27Z In the wake of Covid-19, We Are One: A Global Film Festival is taking the experience online. But cinema is a bigger encounterEvery year, at Cannes (and other festivals) there’s a plaintive argument about what Cannes (or other festivals) are really all “about”. Some Savonarola-type person will dash the glass of rosé out of your hand, throw your canape into the Med and tell you Cannes is not about red-carpet narcissism, not about stars preening in the flashbulb glare of celeb-worship, not about L’Oréal sponsorship, not about getting drunk at a million late-night parties. It’s about the movies, about cinema itself.Of course. And that’s what the new Covid-19-related We Are One: A Global Film Festival appears to offer: the 10-day online festival, beginning 29 May, curated by Jane Rosenthal of the Tribeca film festival, featuring arthouse films (though not the big-ticket Hollywood items) from Cannes, Venice, Berlin and many more, streaming for free in return for an optional donation to the World Health Organization’s Covid-19 fund. So there you have it. A festival with all the frills and extras and flummeries stripped away. Just you, in your bedroom, with your laptop, communing with cinema. Isn’t that what it’s all about? Continue reading... Full Article Film Festivals Cannes film festival Venice film festival Tribeca film festival Culture Coronavirus outbreak World news YouTube Technology
festivals How soon will music festivals return? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:19:43 +1000 Some festivals are pushing ahead with dates for later this year, despite uncertainty around how to safely mingle once public gathering laws are eased and what the spread of the virus will look like in the second half of 2020. Full Article COVID-19 Health Music Music Industry
festivals 8 Green Music Festivals That Rock By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:55 -0500 Image Credit: Getty ImagesFestivals are not a modern day invention. The roots of the celebratory gathering go as far back as the Egyptians, who used to toast the annual overflow of the Nile, which irrigated crops. Whether it be religion (the most common Full Article Science
festivals Should performers be flying to distant music festivals? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 The director of Celtic Connections questions the ethics of bringing in foreign artists to perform. Full Article Transportation
festivals The future of festivals: arts organisations look towards 2021 By www.ft.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:53 GMT With summer events cancelled, the focus is on how to recoup funding and audiences Full Article
festivals Pop festivals, retromania and the iCloud By play.acast.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT What's happening in the world of pop? FT critics Ludovic Hunter-Tilney and Richard Clayton join Neville Hawcock in the studio to look forward to this summer's pop festivals - and to ask whether pop itself has become too backward-looking, as Simon Reynolds argues in his new book Retromania. Are we really addicted to the past? And are YouTube and now the Apple iCloud part of this trend? Produced by Griselda Murray Brown See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Full Article
festivals खूबसूरत Actresses थीं उसका शिकार, Film Festivals थे शिकारगाह By hindi.news18.com Published On :: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 10:21 AM हॉलीवुड के कामयाब फिल्म निर्माताओं में शुमार 66 वर्षीय हार्वे वीनस्टीन पर फिल्म अभिनेत्रियों के साथ रेप, यौन शोषण के आरोप लगे हैं. इन कहानियों के मद्देनज़र सवाल उठ रहा है कि क्या वीनस्टीन को सीरियल रेपिस्ट करार देकर ट्रायल चलना चाहिए? Full Article
festivals List Of Indian Festivals In The Month Of November By www.boldsky.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:12:14 +0530 November signifies the onset of the winter season in India. One can experience the cold weather that continues until 3 months. However, November is not only the month of cold weather and the onset of chilly wind. In fact, it Full Article
festivals December 2019: List Of 13 Lesser-Known Indian Festivals And Events In This Month By www.boldsky.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:23:06 +0530 December being the last month of the year is quite colourful and has so much to offer. One can enjoy the month with chilly winter, hot beverages, cosy blankets and Christmas. But do you know apart from Christmas, in the month Full Article
festivals April 2020: List Of Indian Festivals In This Month By www.boldsky.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:12:14 +0530 April is the month when farmers bring their newly harvested crops and start storing the grains. This is the time when India experiences the onset of the summer season. But there is something even more special and that is the arrival Full Article
festivals International film festivals: contemporary cultures and history beyond Venice and Cannes / edited by Tricia Jenkins By library.mit.edu Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:40:15 EDT Hayden Library - PN1993.4.I5752 2018 Full Article
festivals Phallic worship : a description of the mysteries of the sex worship of the ancients ; with the history of the masculine cross; an account of primitive symbolism, Hebrew phallicism, bacchic festivals, sexual rites, and the mysteries of the ancient faiths. By encore.st-andrews.ac.uk Published On :: [London?] : Printed for private circulation, 1886. Full Article