Festivals in Asia
Discover festivals across Asia.
Monkey Buffet
A lavish feast laid out for thousands of temple monkeys.
Harbin Ice & Snow
A whole city of illuminated ice palaces in deep winter.
Nyepi
Bali's Day of Silence ā the whole island stops.
Chinese New Year
Lion dances, lanterns and fireworks welcome the lunar year.
Yi Peng
Thousands of glowing sky lanterns released into the night.
Diwali
The festival of lights ā millions of lamps, fireworks and family.
Boryeong Mud
Two weeks of gloriously messy mud pools and wrestling by the sea.
Fuji Rock
Japan's biggest festival, set in stunning mountain forest.
Pingxi Lantern
Sky lanterns carrying wishes over the mountains.
Pushkar Camel Fair
50,000 camels, traders and pilgrims in the desert.
Sapporo Snow
Colossal, breathtaking snow and ice sculptures.
Songkran
Thai New Year, celebrated as a nationwide, days-long water fight.
Gion Matsuri
Kyoto's grand month-long festival of towering floats.
Holi
The festival of colours ā pigment thrown in joy at the arrival of spring.
Naadam
The 'three manly games': wrestling, horse racing and archery.
Tokyo International Film Festival
Discover the captivating world of international cinema at Tokyo's renowned film festival, where the city's vibrant streets come alive with the art of moving images.
Boryeong Mud Festival
Experience South Korea's vibrant mud festival where families gather on sunny shores for playful immersion in the earthy delights of this unique cultural tradition.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
Harbin transforms its winter landscape into a breathtaking canvas of light and ice, showcasing extraordinary sculptures that tell stories through frozen art.