8 Unusual Festivals Around The World

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1. La Tomatina 

A vibrant festival where thousands gather in Spain to hurl ripe tomatoes at each other in a joyful tomato fight.

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2. Monkey Buffet Festival 

A unique event in Thailand where monkeys are treated to a grand feast of fruits and vegetables.

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A South Korean festival where participants immerse themselves in mud baths and engage in muddy activities.

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3. Boryeong Mud Festival 

A Spanish tradition where men dressed as devils leap over rows of babies to cleanse them of sin.

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4. Baby Jumping Festival 

A Mexican festival where intricately carved radishes are displayed as part of a creative competition.

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5. Night Of The Radishes 

A Mexican celebration honouring deceased loved ones with colourful altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.

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6. Day Of The Dead 

An English event where participants chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill in Gloucestershire.

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7. Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling And Wake 

8. Battle Of The Oranges 

An Italian festival where teams throw oranges at each other in a symbolic re-enactment of a historical rebellion.

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What other unusual festivals have you heard of?

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