Radishes, Snow Castles, and Bodypainting…?
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Traveling is rewarding because, aside from the obvious
pleasures of shopping and eating, it allows you to both think from a
different perspective and learn about other people’s lifestyles. If you’re contemplating
taking a trip or, maybe like me, just creating a bucket list for the future,
here are, in my opinion, the top three crazily, quirky festivals around the
world you should definitely include in your journey. So, grab some snack and
let’s take a trip around the world without leaving the comfort of bed!
Number 3- La Noche de los Rábanos (The Night of the Radishes)
Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Event Dates: December 23rd
Level of Awesome: You can play with your food
You might dread the sight of radishes on your dinner plate,
but during the La Noche de los Rábanos celebration you’ll be jumping for joy at
the sight of the seemingly never-ending vendors displaying their intricately
carved masterpieces. Artisans specially grow enormous radishes that can be up
to fifty centimeters long for this amazing event. Some sculptors choose to
engrave native scenes of the Mayans; others carve local wildlife, while still
others transform the ugly vegetables into adorable little dolls. At the end of
all the fun, a winner is chosen who gets twelve thousand pesos! Besides
encouraging creative talent, this festival is even more amazing (if that’s
possible) because it effectively combats a saying we’ve all heard at the dinner
table: never play with your food.
Number 2- Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Location: Harbin,
China
Event Dates: January 5th to February 28th
Level of Awesome: Truly Amazing
If you’re a cold weather junkie, this icy festival is
definitely right up your alley. To get an idea of the scenery, picture a cross
between the icy wonderland of Frozen and the bewitching charm of Tangled.
During the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, gargantuan architectural masterpieces
are built with influences ranging from Chinese fairy tales to notable present day
landmarks. Surrounded by such beautifully enthralling castles, your inner Disney
princess is sure to act out. I almost can’t handle the coolness of this
festival…pun intended.
Number 1- World Bodypainting Festival
Location: Seeboden, Carinthia, Austria
Event Dates: June 28th to July 5th
Level of Awesome: An idea of sheer ingeniousness
Love all things artsy? Well then, mark your calendars!
Lasting a whole week, the bodypainting celebrations kick off with fifty unique
workshops hosted by WB Academy. Then, in the last few days, the actual festival
begins with various painting competitions and events. If you’re feeling
especially adventurous (and possibly scandalous) you’ll be happy to know that
you can actually volunteer to be a bodypainting model! The exquisite
combination of electrifying body images paired with innovative musical talent,
from around the world, make this festival a MUST!
Hope you’ve gotten some ideas for your next vacation extravaganza
and if you’re like me and lacking sufficient funding, hopefully you’ve gotten
more ideas to daydream about!
