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One of the best things about Europe is that there is always a festival or holiday to celebrate, regardless the time of year.\u00a0 Majority of music festivals are held in the summer months, but other traditional festivals are spread throughout the year.<\/p>\n

La Tomatina – Bunol, Spain<\/h4>\n

If you like tomatoes and throwing things at people, this festival is going to be your heaven on earth.\u00a0 Over 30,000 people descend to the town of Bunol every August, to throw tomatoes at one another.\u00a0 And I\u2019m not talking about one or two tomatoes; I\u2019m talking about tonnes of tomatoes.\u00a0 Dump trucks find their way through alleys to unload the ripe tomatoes onto the awaiting food-fighters.\u00a0 The food fight only lasts an hour or so, as the whole tomatoes turn to sauce, slowly making its way downhill to their demise.\u00a0 Locals pull out all the stops afterwards and provide cleanup stalls and water hoses so those who want to rid themselves of tomato sauce can.<\/p>\n

Oktoberfest – Munich, Germany<\/h4>\n

This has been an ongoing celebration since 1810 when the King of Germany married a princess.\u00a0 Since then, Oktoberfest has become a mainstream phenomenon that has welcomed millions of people each year.\u00a0 The 16-day festival is held in the middle of September to October in the city centre of Munich where families and tourists can come together to celebrate.\u00a0 There\u2019s food stalls, costumes, fair rides, dancing and of course beer.\u00a0 Sing along to the traditional Germany songs and cheers to your new found friends.\u00a0 Bring a big wallet, as this festival is not cheap and you\u2019ll want the extra money for when you need to stay another night to recoup.<\/p>\n

King\u2019s Day- Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/h4>\n

Previously known as Queen\u2019s Day, King\u2019s Day is the celebration of the King\u2019s birthday. Celebrated every year on April 27th, Amsterdam goes absolutely nuts, painting the town orange and filling every canal with boats and festival goers.\u00a0 DJ\u2019s perform sets all throughout the day and night while spectators peruse the markets, shops and pubs for special gifts and great drinks.\u00a0 Word of warning: don\u2019t get caught without wearing orange unless you want to be bothered with.<\/p>\n

Glastonbury – Somerset, England<\/a><\/h4>\n

Possibly the best music festival in all of the world, Glastonbury is a five-day festival at the end of June that brings in the most famous international music acts on planet earth.\u00a0 With five straight days of music, art, comedy, dancing, singing, and camping, you\u2019ll have stories to share for years to come.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget your wellies!\u00a0 Glastonbury is famous for its wet weather, creating muddy fields and muddy fans.\u00a0 Act fast though, tickets sell out within minutes online.<\/p>\n

Secret Garden Party – England<\/a><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re interested in hitting up an art and music festival that is independent, then Secret Garden Party is your best bet.\u00a0 SGP started off as a small alternative festival to the big ones like Glastonbury, but in the last few years it\u2019s doubled its size due to its popularity.\u00a0 The festival is also for a good reason.\u00a0 Money is raised through ticket sales and merchandise for a charity that helps prevent male suicide in the UK.\u00a0 SGP is held every year on the last weekend of July.<\/p>\n

Carnival Venice, Italy<\/h4>\n

Carnival is said to have been celebrated since 1162 with its meaning changing throughout the centuries.\u00a0 Now the festival is the celebration of Venice and its culture, reflecting on its origins.\u00a0 People attend parties dressed up wearing a variety of different masks.\u00a0 Masks are judged at the end of the festival, and the one who wins becomes an honoured citizen of Venice.\u00a0 Different masks were used to differentiate people\u2019s jobs.\u00a0 Now, they are used for celebrating.\u00a0 Over three million people visit Venice for Carnival each year, hoping to gain entry to the city\u2019s elaborate parties.\u00a0 Held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday every year, Carnival is a festival full of history you do not want to miss.<\/p>\n

Will you be attending any of these festivals this year? Please comment below and let us know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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