The World's Most Unique Festivals: A Cultural Exploration of the Strange and Unusual
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Welcome to Cool FACTS TV, where we bring you the most outrageous, bizarre, and unconventional festivals from around the globe. From tomato fights in Spain to monkey buffets in Thailand, we've scoured the planet to bring you the most WTF festivals you won't believe actually exist. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and get ready for a wild ride through the strangest festivals in the world.
La Tomatina! La Tomatina is a festival held annually on the last Wednesday in August in the town of Buñol, Spain. Participants gather in the town's main square and engage in a massive tomato fight, using tomatoes grown specifically for the event.
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is a time for people to honor and celebrate the deceased, who are believed to return to the living world to be with their loved ones.
The Monkey Buffet Festival! The Monkey Buffet Festival is an annual event held in Lopburi, Thailand, to celebrate and honor the monkeys that live in the area. As part of the festival, a lavish buffet of fruit and other treats is set out for the monkeys to enjoy.
The Boryeong Mud Festival! The Boryeong Mud Festival is an annual event held in Boryeong, South Korea, to promote the use of mud from the region's mud flats as a cosmetic ingredient.
The Hadaka Matsuri! The Hadaka Matsuri, or "naked festival," is a Japanese festival held at various temples around the country.
The Baby Jumping Festival! The Baby Jumping Festival, also known as El Colacho, is an annual festival held in Castrillo de Murcia, Spain. As part of the festival, men dressed as demons (called Colacho) jump over babies lying on mattresses in the street.
The Night of the Radishes! The Night of the Radishes is an annual festival held in Oaxaca, Mexico, on December 23rd. As part of the festival, people carve and decorate radishes into elaborate shapes, such as animals and people.
The Kanamara Matsuri! The Kanamara Matsuri, or "festival of the steel phallus," is an annual festival held in Kawasaki, Japan. The festival centers around a large pink wooden phallus, which is carried through the streets in a procession.
The Cheese Rolling Festival! The Cheese Rolling Festival is an annual event held in Cooper's Hill, England, on the spring bank holiday. As part of the festival, a large wheel of cheese is rolled down the hill, and participants chase after it.
The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake! The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is a festival in England with a similar concept to the Cheese Rolling Festival, but on a steeper hill
The Up Helly Aa Festival! The Up Helly Aa Festival is an annual event held in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, to celebrate the region's Viking heritage. As part of the festival, a group of men known as the "guizers"
The Thaipusam Festival! The Thaipusam Festival is an annual Hindu festival held in Malaysia and other parts of South and Southeast Asia. As part of the festival, devotees of the Hindu
The Baby Crying Festival! The Baby Crying Festival, also known as the Nishimonai Bon Odori, is an annual festival held in Akita, Japan. As part of the festival, babies are brought to a shrine and encouraged to cry,
The Battle of the Oranges! The Battle of the Oranges is an annual festival held in Ivrea, Italy, during the Carnival of Ivrea. As part of the festival, participants divide into teams and throw oranges
The Burning Man Festival! The Burning Man Festival is an annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, United States. The festival is a celebration of self-expression, art, and community, and features a variety of activities, including music, dance, and art installations.