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The origin of festivals dates back to the Egyptians in 4500 BC, although these have evolved radically to reach what we know today. The festivals that we can attend manage to generate a climate of fun and enjoyment that brings together thousands of attendees.
From Tomorrowland to the Rio Carnival, we tell you about all of them so you can decide which one would be your ideal festival.
Festivals are one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the culture of a place and enjoy an unforgettable experience. From music festivals to food and culture festivals, there is something for everyone to celebrate in honor of the gods accompanied by music and dances.
The first people to start holding festivals were the Egyptians in 4500 BC holding celebrations in honor of the gods accompanied by music and dances. After them came the Egyptians and the Romans, the first known festival being the Pythian Games in Delphi.
From that moment on, in the Middle Ages the festivals became musical contents that were sponsored by the different guilds of the cities.
Coming closer to the present time, the 20th century can be considered as the period of explosion of festivals between the 60’s and 70’s with rock and pop music. From this moment on, some of the best known festivals began to be held, such as the Isle of Wight Festival in the United Kingdom in 1968, the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956 and the Viña de Mar Festival in Latin America in 1960.
Focusing on Spain, it was not until the death of the dictator Francisco Franco when the first free music festival could be celebrated, where folk and Celtic music groups met: the Ortigueira Festival.
Nowadays, there are many festivals of great magnitude that congregate thousands of people. But there is one festival par excellence and that is Tomorrowland.
Techno music manages to gather thousands of people in a single festival in order to enjoy several days without stopping. If you like techno music, dancing and being with your friends until the wee hours of the morning, this may become your favorite festival.
Tomorrowland is a festival that is held annually in the city of Boom (Belgium) and manages to concentrate some of the best DJs in the world. It has not only become one of the best festivals in the world by public acclaim but has also been awarded as the “Best Major Festival” by the European Festival Awards.
From 2005 to 2013 the event lasted only one weekend but, since last year it was decided to make the event a three-weekend event bringing together more than 600,000 visitors.
But if you are thinking that variety does not reign in this festival, you are wrong. In DreamVille, where the festival is held, there are more than 15 stages where you can enjoy some of the best DJs in the world. DJs such as Martin Garrix or Armin Van Buuren have played at this festival.
The Rio Carnival is one of the largest and best known festivals worldwide. It is celebrated in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the days before the Christian Lent, usually in February or March. During the carnival days, the city is filled with music, dance and color, and thousands of people from all over the world travel to Rio de Janeiro to be part of the party.
But Rio’s Carnival is not only about parades and dance, there are also other activities in the city during these days. There are beach parties, carnival block parades and brass band parades in the streets. Tourists can enjoy the local gastronomy, which includes typical dishes such as feijoada, a delicious mixture of beans and pork.
It is Hindu festival held every 12 years in four different locations in India: Allahabad, Nashik and Ujjain. The festival attracts millions of people from all over the world, making it one of the largest festivals in the world in terms of attendance.
The Kumbh Mela is celebrated to commemorate the epic battle between the gods and demons for the elixir of immortality. According to Hindu legend, during the battle, four drops of this elixir fell on each of the cities where the festival is celebrated, turning them into sacred places. During the Kumbh Mela, it is believed that bathing in the sacred river where a drop of the elixir fell will grant immortality.
This Hindu festival is also celebrated in India and other countries around the world and is known as the festival of colors. During the festival participants throw colored powder at each other, creating a sea of color. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a celebration of spring and rebirth.
This music and arts festival is held annually in Indio, California, and is one of the largest and most popular festivals worldwide. Every year, thousands of people from all over the world travel to California to enjoy live performances by some of the biggest artists of the moment.
This music festival is held in the town of Somerset, UK, and is one of the oldest and most popular music festivals in Europe. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world to enjoy live music, food and culture.
Held in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras is known for its parades, music and street parties. Mardi Gras is a carnival season celebration and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
This film festival is held in the French city of Cannes and is one of the most prestigious events in the world of cinema.
During the festival, some of the best films of the year are presented and awards are given to the best actors, directors and film producers.