Best Winter Festivals around the World

During the time of winter solstice, the Sun becomes visible at noon at the lowest altitude over the horizon. So contrary to its chilling weather, the popular opinion about this season is that the winter is jam-packed with various entertaining events and festivals that are held every year. The winter is known as the holiday season because it has seen that most of the festivals and celebrations of different cultures and religions take place during this time every year. Here is a list of top winter festivals around the world.

1.   Fur Rendezvous, Alaska—

Alaska’s oldest and largest winter festival Fur Rendezvous is famous all over the world for its amazing events. The festival includes more than 100 activities with 15 zany events such as running of the reindeer and races of the sled dogs that draw attention from all around the world. The festival goes on for 10 days and it is the traditional festival started more than 80 years ago. It offers a wide range of outdoor sports such as ice hockey, snowshoe softball, skiing, basketball, frostbite footrace and many more. It has been considered as the “largest winter festival of North America”. Generally, the festival holds in late February.

2.   Bon Soo Winter Carnival, Ontario—

Image Source:wikimedia

 The annual winter festival of Canada is the Bon Soo Winter Carnival of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The carnival has been celebrating since 1964. Like other winter festival, it is also held in the month of February. The 10 days festival is considered as the second largest winter carnival of Canada. The special attractions of the carnival are bum slides and downhill canoe races. There is a special event as annual polar bear swimming, where around 200 chauvinists have to take dip into the ice cold water of Lake Superior.

        3.  Brits Winter Festival, Switzerland—

The Brits Winter Festival of Switzerland is famous to offer the entertainment with music and skiing bonanza for people of all ages and sizes. The festival provides some amazing packages where people can enjoy ski, party and sleep at the same time. People are able to enjoy the great live music of the best international music singers, musicians and DJs. All people are eligible to participate in the British Open Championships for the skiing and snowboarding.

4.. Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, New York—

New York’s Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is held every year from 31st January to 9th March. The main attraction of this winter festival is 115 years old elaborate ice palace which was built by the volunteers with ice blocks taken from Lake Flower. Several winter sports as offbeat contests, fireworks, concerts and parades are held during this festival.

Fascinating Details about the festivals of Barcelona

During Yearly Festival of Barcelona, lots of travelers descend in the Spain to enjoy Events and Festivals.  It is not possible to stop the breathing of the city even for a second. Amalgamation of festivals can be seen in the city ranging from music festivals to the parties in the streets. Fireworks, music, parades and dances are parts of these festivals and events quite naturally. Almost every months of the year, there is a festival in the city. In order to enjoy a particular festival, traveler must check the calendar.

Dia Dels Reis or Kings’ Day

In the month of January, it is possible to enjoy the festival of Kings’ Day. Lots of people take part in the parade on the occasion. It is organized all over the city in order to increase the number of the people as much as possible. Bohemian nature of the people comes in the surface with the festival quite naturally. It is possible to locate children at the center of the festival. Children share their wishes with the elves. It is believed that the wishes of the children are fulfilled in the morning. Kings’ day is generally organized on the 6^th January. However, parade is arranged during 5^th January.

Sentama Santa or Holy Week

Image Source:i.telegraph

Moveable feast is organized in the Easter, Palm Sunday. Both the procession and parades are organized in the occasion of Sentama Santa or Holy Week. People gather around the cathedral in order to become blessed with the palm branches. Afterwards, procession can be followed according to its route. Most of the shops in the city remain close in the city in order to commemorate the day perfectly. It can be considered as a part of Església de Sant Agustí that has originated from the Southern part of Spain.

Primevera Sound

Excellent quality of the music in the city can be explored in the month of May with Primavera Sound. Eminent professionals of the country as well other countries come in the city to perform on the occasion. It is possible to locate new talent in the musical scene as well. Associate concerts can be located in the other parts of the country as well.

Sonar Electronic Music Festival

Popular names from the world of electronic and technical platform of the world perform during this festival. It is considered as an ultimate delight for the music lovers. Crowds are pleased thoroughly with the excellent quality of music. Trade fair is organized during morning of the festival as well.

Grec Festival

Grec Festival can be considered as an amalgamation of music, theatre and dance around the world. These theatres are played according to the tradition in the Greek Amphitheatre. Summer Nights are enjoyed in the best possible in the process.

Traveling Places in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The United Arab Emirates emerge as a compilation of seven countries that is governed by a system based on federalism. However, each state within this federal system enjoys their share of autonomy. In this way, essence of the country has been retained quite easily. Traveler flocks in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai most of the time. It is important to make a contrast between the countries from the perspective of a traveler in order to decide about the best country to visit in the Middle East.

Dubai

Image Source:wikimedia

Dubai is one of the glorious countries in the United Arab Emirates. Wealth of the country has been displayed in an unprecedented manner through their monuments, buildings and architecture. World’s top most luxurious hotels can be found in this country. There is not limit for luxury in this country. It is possible to locate one of the tallest buildings in the world with the Armani Hotel. If you reside at Burj Kahlifa for sometime then you can spent a wonderful time in this hotel. In order to stay in Dubai, it is necessary to spend a huge sum quite naturally. Most of the high society events are held in this city due to its luxurious nature. It is an ultimate place for the travelers quite naturally. Dubai is considered as one of the places between various destinations of the world as it works as a transit.

Dubai International Airport is one of the best airports in the world. More than 6000 flights go away from this place. Number of arrival is quite high as well. Dubai Airport is considered as one of the worthy locations of the world. It has attracted the mind of the traveler due to its style and design. Free systems of wi-fi can be seen within the perimeter of the airport as well. Most of the shops in the Dubai Airport are duty free. Due to this reason, it acts as a great transit point.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has come across as a cousin of Dubai in terms of the glamour. It shares a number of travelers along with Dubai. In the recent time, Abu Dhabi is taking over Dubai quite steadily. It is known as one of the best cities of the world. In comparison to Dubai, it is quite moderate in terms of expenditure. City has been organizing events like Abu Dhabi Grand Prix every year. During this time, lots of people accumulate in this place in order to enjoy the thrill of Grand Prix. Mammoth constructions are going on with Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Both the places will attract the attention of travelers after its completion. In this way, Abu Dhabi can become one of the art centers of the world quite easily.

Why Bahrain is popular tourist attraction

Bahrain is a standing example of cosmopolitan city. The hospitality is a synonymous with the people who reside here. Bahrain is an archipelago of 36 islands and total area of 700 plus square kilometer. With the pleasant mix of Arabian culture and western culture this is one of the major tourist attractions of the world.

What to see:

Formula one racing track:

This racing track is one of the best racing tracks where every driver loves to drive. The stunning race track is just a 45 minute drive from the city of Manama. All hotels and tourists lodges get booked before this event. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Bahrain.

Al Areen Wild Life Park

Image Source:staticflickr

This park is a perfect tourist spot for family and animal lovers who wish to explore the leisure opportunities seeing wild animals in the park. The park is divided in to two parts and one part is open for the tourists. The viewings of animals are done mainly by bus since the animals are not caged. Tourists will see various kinds of animals with some roaming in free. These animals are given their natural habitat for their living. Apart from desert animals there are also some African animals as well which people love to see. The park remains open daily from 8 – 11 a.m and 1 -4 p.m.

Tree of life

The Tree of life is a 400 old acacia tree that defines all logic and science and is considered to be one of the wonders of the world. You will find these trees deep in the deserts without a blade of grass. It stands for miles in the graveyard of sands. The tree of life, because it is lovingly referred to as, is huge, broad and evergreen, and no-one is aware of, wherever it gets nourishment from. There’s native belief that this was the particular location of the Garden of Eden.

Hawar Island: - The islands of Hawar are one of the best hotspots of Bahrain's business. Accessible by ferries from Askar jetty lies nineteen.7 Km to it, hawar offers a splendid tour locus, with its abundant flora and fauna. Seasonally migratory birds just like the winter geese and red turtleneck wader add a liberal splash of color.

Bahrain Saudi Causeway: -

The Bahrain Saudi Cause means is one in every of the longest bridges within the world, connecting Arabian terra firma with the island of Bahrain. The Saudi and Bahraini customs are on a manmade island at the halfway purpose. Please do not forget to travel to the highest of the lookout station (in the manmade island) for a bird's eye view and a low.