Festivals are one of the most popular ways to experience different cultures around the world. Every destination has it's own unique festival, with visitors traveling from near and far for film festivals, music festivals, food, and more. Each of these festivals has its own history, from brand new music festivals to traditions that have been going on generations.
There's more than one reason to celebrate so let's go on a journey and experience a different side of international cultures through their festivals. See how the world celebrates the arts, seasons, music, food, anniversaries, fashion or what makes their region unique. Each episode explores 4 international festivals and ends with a segment about etiquette and how to get the best out of any festival.
Koningsdag means "King's Day" and is a national holiday commemorating the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, the current monarch of the Netherlands, every April 27th. Before the reign of the King, it was called Koninginnedag or Queen's Day because the previous monarchs were women.
Universo Paralello not located in the usual tourist-filled cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. This time, we're going to be at Itubera, a municipality in Bahia located on the northeastern part of Brazil, for Universo Paralello, which you know by now translates to 'parallel universe.
Semana Santa or Holy Week, held the last week of Lenten Season and is popular for the reenactment of the Passion of the Christ which happens on Good Friday.
The Edinburgh Festival is a collective term for the many festivals going on in the Scottish capital, facilitated by various organizers unrelated to each other but all dedicated to the arts and culture.
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