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Hoi An Lantern Festival

On the 14th day of each lunar month, Hoi An's ancient town turns off its electric lights and glows entirely by the light of hundreds of colorful silk lanterns floating on the Thu Bon River. The monthly festival preserves a tradition dating back centuries and creates an enchanting atmosphere throughout the UNESCO heritage town.

Best Weather Season

Dry season for exploration

Athens Epidaurus Festival

Greece's premier cultural event presents ancient Greek tragedies and comedies in the perfectly preserved ancient theaters of Athens and Epidaurus from June through August. Watching a classical performance under the stars in the 2,500-year-old Epidaurus amphitheater is an unforgettable cultural experience.

Summer Music Festivals

Glastonbury and major festivals

Dubrovnik Summer Festival

Croatia's most prestigious cultural event transforms the UNESCO-listed old city of Dubrovnik into an open-air stage each July and August, with over 80 theatrical, musical, and dance performances in spectacular historic venues. The 45-day festival has showcased world-class art within Dubrovnik's ancient walls since 1950.

Rambu Solo (Toraja Funeral Ceremony)

Rambu Solo is the elaborate Torajan funeral ceremony of Sulawesi — a days-long rite of music, dance, processions and ritual sacrifice that is among the world's most distinctive cultural spectacles, drawing anthropologists and travellers from around the globe.

パリオ・ディ・シエナ

シエナの広場で年2回行われる歴史的な競馬。各地区の熱狂的な応援が中世の街に響き渡ります。

Burning Man Festival

An annual gathering in the Nevada desert celebrating art, self-expression, and radical community each August.

Edinburgh Festival

World's largest arts festival

Edinburgh Fringe

Indonesian Independence Day

Indonesia's Independence Day on August 17th is celebrated with patriotic ceremonies, traditional games, and community festivities across the archipelago. Unique neighborhood competitions like panjat pinang (greasy pole climbing) and sack races bring communities together in joyful celebration.

Kuta Beach Festival

La Tomatina

World's largest tomato food fight

Singapore National Day

Singapore's National Day on August 9th commemorates independence with an elaborate parade at the Padang featuring military displays, mass performances, and a breathtaking fireworks show over Marina Bay. The annual celebration showcases the nation's progress and multicultural unity.

Singapore Night Festival

お盆

先祖の霊を迎え送る伝統行事。盆踊りや灯籠流しが各地で催され、家族が故郷に集まります。

フェッラゴスト

イタリアの8月の祝日。国民がこぞってビーチや山へ出かけ、真夏のバカンスを満喫します。