Must-See Cultural Festivals in Asia
Asia is the largest continent that holds some of the world’s oldest civilizations. Given that the continent is old and it also constitutes around 60% of the world’s population, Asia is very rich in its cultural roots and history. Hence, it’s full of distinctive cultural festivals that depict each nation’s unique traditions. From the world’s famous Chinese New Year to the Holi Hindu mythology.
We came up with a list of the must-see cultural festivals across Asia , that will illustrate a significant experience you won’t be seeing elsewhere.
1- Thaipusam (Malaysia)
This is a major religious festival for Hindu followers. It is held on the night of the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.
Attended by millions of locals and thousands of tourists witnessing this spectacular event take place.
While attending the festival, make sure to visit the impressive limestone caves in the Batu area and also there are 3 indoor galleries. An art gallery, a reptile gallery and the Valluvar Kottam.
2- Holi (India)
This colorful festival is colorful for a very obvious reason. It marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the triumph of…