Sweden, Midsummer Festival
For Swedes, the ideal Midsummer celebration takes place outdoors and, if possible,…
Rovereto Christmas Market
More than fifty stalls make up the Rovereto Christmas Market—one of Trentino’s…
Christmas Markets in Austria
Visiting the Christmas markets in Austria is a major European tradition, attracting…
In Cologne for the Christmas Markets
Before the holidays arrive, treating yourself to a weekend in Cologne to…
Christmas Markets in San Marino
Christmas traditions are always a great excuse to travel and a visit…
Christmas in Stockholm: Markets and Alternative Ideas
It's never too soon to think about Christmas in Stockholm: when magical…
Santa Claus House in Riva del Garda
Italy also has a Santa Claus House, in Riva del Garda. A…
Christmas Markets in Hanover, Germany
Among the many Christmas markets in Germany, Hanover has three very special…
Christmas Markets in Erice, the Magic of Christmas in Sicily
The Christmas Markets in Erice further highlight the special magical atmosphere of…
Frankfurt Christmas Markets
Frankfurt Christmas Markets, among Germany’s oldest: creative stalls, festive decorations, and Christmas…
Santa’s House in Montecatini Terme
At some point in every childhood, we all wondered if Santa really…
Christmas Markets in Dresden, Germany
Germany is already preparing to welcome travelers during the upcoming winter holidays:…
Mirabella Eclano Cart, Thanksgiving for the Harvest
The inhabitants of Aeclanum worshipped the goddess Pale because she was the…
Calvello: The Madonna of Mount Saraceno in Ancient Tradition
A thousand-year story of culture and faith: the people of Basilicata have…
Oktoberfest in Munich
For two weeks, rivers of beer, music, stalls, gastronomy, fireworks, and lots…
The Salzburg Festival, an Outstanding Musical Event
A trip to Austria during the Salzburg Festival represents the ideal holiday…
Events and Festivals in Denmark
The Danish year is filled with numerous events and festivals in every…
National Events and Festivals in the Netherlands
The Dutch year features about 75 festivals and a series of cultural…
Music Festivals in Finland
The Finnish summer means festivals for every taste: from opera and classical…
The Saracen Joust in Arezzo
The Saracen Joust ("giostra ad burattum") is an ancient chivalric game that,…
Buddhist Celebrations in Thailand
Thailand welcomes life by honoring it with frequent Buddhist celebrations throughout the…
The Year’s Events in Syria
From spring until the end of the year, various events take place…
The Most Important Events in Cali
In June, for 4 days, Mono Núñez Festival, festival of Colombian Andean…
Popular Festivals in Irpinia
At first glance, popular festivals all look the same, even in Irpinia:…
Transhumance Festival in Riva di Tures, South Tyrol
Sounds of cowbells, garlanded cows, farmers and costumed actors, Tyrolean music and…
Feast of the Lilies in Nola, obelisks carried on the shoulders by members of the paranze
During the Feast of the Lily on July 4th, in Nola, eight…
Procession of the Dead Christ in Chieti
The Procession of the Dead Christ, in Chieti, takes place on Good…
The Changing of the Guard at London’s Buckingham Palace
The Changing of the Guard at London’s Buckingham Palace is the symbolic…
Palio of the Districts of Ferrara
It is one of the most colorful and "hot" moments of spring,…
Christmas in Brussels: Christmas Markets with the Scent of Mulled Wine
With its multitude of stalls, Brussels ranks among the most enchanting European…
The Singers of Zollino, Salento: “I Passiuna tu Christù”
The Holy Week rites and Easter events in Salento and the rest…
South Africa, the Most Important Events of the Year
When planning a trip to South Africa, it is important to keep…
The Passion of Christ in Trapani, Holy Week Between Devotion and Folklore
Every year, on Good Friday, the city of Trapani relives its oldest…
Guide to Easter Markets in Villach, Carinthia
The arrival of spring also brings the preparation period for the Easter…
Holy Week Rites in Taranto, Procession of the Perdoni and the Mysteries
The Holy Week rites in Taranto with the procession of the Sorrowful…
Easter in the United Kingdom: celebrations, customs, and traditions
Easter in the United Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the most profound…
The Mysteries of Campobasso
In Campobasso, in the eighteenth century, the artist and sculptor Paolo Saverio…
The Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
A now traditional appointment for opera lovers, the Rossini Opera Festival -…
The Maggiolata of Lucignano
In Lucignano, a charming village in the Valdichiana area, in the province…
Prickly Pear Festival in Castel Morrone
Castel Morrone is a town of about 3,600 inhabitants, just 12 kilometers…
Chili Pepper Festival in Diamante
Every year, in the first half of September, the magnificent Calabrian village…
Procession of the Mysteries of Trapani, Easter rite
The Procession of the Mysteries of Trapani is unmatched in Italy: not…
Girotonno in Carloforte, the Sardinian Culinary Event
Every year, between late May and early June in Sardinia, Carloforte, the…
Genzano Infiorata, a Carpet of Flowers for Corpus Domini
For over two centuries, Genzano, a small town in the province of…
Feast of the Snake Handlers of San Domenico in Cocullo
Cocullo is a small town in the L'Aquila province, nestled in the…
Trento, the Vigiliane Festivals between Historical Parade and Dances
Every year, in the last ten days of June, Trento celebrates its…
Feast of the Bruna in Matera
It was July 2, 1380, when Pope Urban VI established in Matera…
Carnival of Corato in Apulia, Masks and Walking Parades
The Carnival of Corato has been held for several years in the…
Curiosities about the Venice Carnival: origins and fame
The Venice Carnival: curiosities about the millenary tradition that made the lagoon…
Quintana Joust in Foligno
One of the most anticipated and evocative events in all of Umbria,…
Rijeka Carnival (Fiume), Croatia
Back in 1449, a decree by the City Council of Fiume (in…
Guide to Carnival in Brazil: Not Just Rio
Saying Carnival in Brazil brings to mind Rio de Janeiro. In reality,…
Venice Carnival, Masks and Dances Galore
It is one of the most beautiful, elegant, and evocative carnivals in…
Coumba Freide Carnival Museum, Allein
Located in a fortified house dating back to the 15th century, a…
Luci d’Artista, the Lights Turn On in Turin
Representing the highlight of winter and Christmas in Turin, Luci d'Artista, the…
Sant’Orso Fair in Aosta
The Sant'Orso Fair in Aosta is one of the most important events…
Viareggio Carnival and Its Spectacular Allegorical Floats
Viareggio is one of Italy’s most "carnival-like" cities, and its beautiful seaside…
Putignano Carnival, Masks and Parades
Farinella, in her multicolored patch costume, hosts the very long and ancient…
Ivrea Carnival, the historic event of the orange battle
Starting January 6, with the traditional first outing of the Pipe and…
The Night of the Bonfires in Castellana Grotte, Puglia
Every year in Castellana Grotte, Puglia, a very ancient propitiatory rite is…