A festival is best experienced at the heart of all the action. A great example of this is Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan – the kite flying festival in…
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Indian pre-wedding customs such as Haldi functions are immensely entertaining and have great cultural significance. We apply Haldi on the face, neck, hands, and feet of the bride and groom,…
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The word Christmas is literally taken from the word ‘Cr?stesmæsse’, meaning Christ’s Mass, and is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in the world commemorating the birth…
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Junkanoo is a vibrant and spontaneous performance and has evolved over time to become a premier cultural event in the Bahamas, rivaling Rio’s Carnival and New Orleans’ Mardi Gras. A…
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Rajasthan is a state of colours, vibrance, tradition and a lot of culture. And during the months of any festival or fair, it gives the phrase, ‘a riot of colours’,…
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The Native American culture is rich in tradition and history. Since their inception, the individuals who comprise Native American colourful tribes have effectively and vehemently guarded their secrets against the…
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Yi Peng is one of the most beautiful and photogenic festivals in the world. Yi Peng translated from Lanna is ‘Yi’ which means ‘2nd’ and ‘Peng’ which means ‘month’. Yi…