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Festivals

Podcast: Possum Monument

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team March 10, 2022

A Short Drive From New Orleans, Cajun Mardi Gras Is a Different Animal

Colorful costumes and alcohol, sure, but also chasing chickens.

Fletcher Moore March 4, 2022

Carnival in Guinea-Bissau Represents Resistance and Possibility

In the small West African Nation, the festival is history.

Ashawnta Jackson March 3, 2022

Take a Parade Down Memory Lane to Rio's 1953 Carnival

Images of a city and culture showing itself off to the world.

Ashawnta Jackson March 2, 2022

Ivrea's Battle of the Oranges Is Raucous, Sticky Fun

The Italian Carnival celebration involves one town, nine teams, and three tons of citrus.

Ashawnta Jackson March 1, 2022

Bolivia's Dance of the Devils Is a Party and a Battle Between Good and Evil

Heaven and hell, music and dance at the Carnaval de Oruro.

Matthew Taub February 28, 2022

The Supernatural Sheep of Slovenia's Door-to-Door Carnival

To bring spring, hundreds of hirsute revelers roam the country's villages.

Matthew Taub February 24, 2022

Gidan Rumfa (Emir's Palace)

Walk through history in a palace that has seen centuries of Muslim rulers.

Gishora, Burundi

Gishora Drum Sanctuary

This century-old site established by King Mwezi Gisabo preserves the art of Burundi's ancient drum rituals.

Winter Fire Festivals Around the World That Don't Disappoint

What better way to push back against a long, cold winter?

Winnie Lee January 13, 2022

America's Small Towns Are Packed With Wonder

In a new video series, "Small Town, Big Story," host Dylan Thuras reveals singular celebrations, local lore, and hidden histories around the country.

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Meet the Woman on a Quest to Attend Every Wondrous British Festival

The historian behind an online database of eccentric traditions has already visited more than 550 events.

Bonnie Nicol December 9, 2021

The All-Day, All-Night Musical Celebrations of Bonaire

The Caribbean island's San Juan and San Pedro festivals are marked with 26 hours of song—and fire jumping.

Rosie Bell December 3, 2021

Podcast: The Jagannath Temple

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team November 23, 2021

Munich, Germany

Bier-und Oktoberfestmuseum (Beer and Oktoberfest Museum)

A museum dedicated Germany's favorite drink and most well-known festival.

Podcast: The Pennsylvania Firefly Festival

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team October 21, 2021

It Takes a Village to Feed Cambodia’s Ravenous Ghosts

When the gates of hell open on Pchum Ben, communities gather to feed returning ancestors with sweet and savory rice cakes.

Diana Hubbell October 14, 2021

Is This the End of Switzerland’s Chimney Sweep 'Mafia'?

The long history and new face of a sooty industry.

Oriana Pauli October 8, 2021