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CROP OVER FESTIVAL August 02 - 03
Barbados Bridgetown
Crop Over is Barbados’ premiere summer festival and attracts visitors from across the globe! The Crop Over summer festival is Barbados’ most popular and colourful festival. Its origins can be traced back to the 1780’s, a time when Barbados was the world’s largest producer of sugar. At the end of the sugar season, there was always a huge celebration to mark the culmination of another successful sugar cane harvest - the Crop Over celebration. The festival begins with the Opening Gala and Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes and the crowning of the King and Queen of the Festival - the most productive male and female cane cutters of the season. Bridgetown Market consists of many stalls selling food and beverages as well as local arts and crafts. Enjoy the calypso and soca music and the live entertainment as you browse through the stalls. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bitly.com/1RvMxb0 Tips: Be sure that you visited one of the beach clubs which owns the white sand beaches.
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STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY August 03 - 09 Sturgis South Dakota USA
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is an American motorcycle rally held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota usually during the first full week of August. It began in 1938 and was originally held for stunts and races, but has evolved into being a meeting for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. It brings significant income to the citizens of Sturgis, a town of only 6,627 people. It is one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world. In 2011 416,727 people attended this festival from all over the world. Everyone must experience Sturgis once in their lifetime. There’s nothing quite like it. The streets are roaring with bikes and vendors fill the Main Street storefronts selling everything from alligator on a stick to tattoos. People are taking in all the sights and sounds including the custom bike builder exhibits, attending the world class concerts or supporting historical Jackpine Gypsies racing that started this world renowned rally. Make plans today to see what the excitement is all about! You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1GYHvh2 Tips: Mount Rushmore just an hour’s drive away and the Badlands less than two hours do take a ride.
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OBON August 08 - 16 Tokyo
Japan
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. It is believed that each year during obon, the ancestors’ spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Traditionally, lanterns are hung in front of houses to guide the ancestors’ spirits, obon dances (bon odori) are performed, graves are visited and food offerings are made at house altars and temples. At the end of Obon, floating lanterns are put into rivers, lakes and seas in order to guide the spirits back into their world. The customs followed vary strongly from region to region. The festival of Obon lasts for three days; however it’s starting date varies within different regions of Japan. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1HYSefv Tips: Pay respects to your ancestors, and light a candle lantern in remembrance.
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SZIGET August 10 - 17
Budapest
Hungary
The Sziget Festival, is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe. It is held every August in northern Budapest, Hungary, on Óbudai-sziget. More than 1,000 performances take place each year. For 2015 Szitizens have already bought tickets from 89 countries. Sziget Festival is notable in that it contains acts from many different genres. The program of 2015 is made up of artists coming from 47 countries! It has an eclectic music lineup so there’s something for everyone. Wherever you step at Sziget, one thing can be taken for granted: something wonderful and spectacular will happen! People from every corner of the globe mixing it up in the heart of Europe makes for a rocking good time. There are all kinds of other activities from bungee jumping to table tennis,football to volleyball, handball to badminton. Many many sports awaiting you at the Sports Zone venue. In 2011, Sziget was ranked one of the 5 best festivals in Europe by The Independent. The 2011 festival won the European Festivals Award in the category Best Major European Festival in early 2012. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1SMgjZP Tips: Take a break and visit Budapest.
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TANGO BUENOS AIRES FESTIVAL August 12 - 25
Buenos Aires Argentina
This festival is the city’s - and therefore the world’s - most important tango festival, a nine-day extravaganza of concerts, shows, free classes, exhibitions, open-air milongas, tango-related films, art exhibitions and of course milongas (dance parties), celebrating Argentina’s most famous dance. and other tango-related festivities. Every August tango aficionados and international visitors enjoy live tango orchestras, dance shows and competitions. Last year, 8,000 people came to Luna Park to cheer on the world’s best tango dancers, who performed myriad variations of the traditional form. Among the living tango greats hitting the stage this year are Sexteto Mayor, celebrating 40 years of performing this year, 86-year-old Bandoneon player, Leopoldo Federico, and 88-year-old crooner, Alberto Podestá. Bringing more modern tango sounds are acts such as Tanghetto, Otros Aires and DJ Villa Diamante. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1KxoolU Tips: While the festival itself is free to attend, it’s worth the extra cost to take a tango class.
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WAY OUT WEST August 13 - 15
Gothenburg Sweden
Way Out West is a three-day music festival held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during August that plays host to a variety of popular music artists mainly from the rock, electronic and hip-hop genres. The main festival is complemented with the club concept Stay Out West which features after-hours gigs at various venues around the city. This three-day festival is a must for all music-loving, culturally oriented young minds. In 2012 the festival became a full-fledged three-day festival with live music in Slottsskogen even on Thursday. In addition to music, the festival has also grown to incorporate other cultural activities such as art exhibitions in Slottsskogen and film showings at cinemas around the city. The festival has had a strong focus on being environmentally friendly and was the first festival in Sweden to become KRAV-certified. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1JR5MI3 Tips: Spotify and Sony have partnered to provide interactive wristbands that allow festival ticket holders to follow the action (and share their own) on social media.
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IL PALIO August 16
Siena
Italy
“Piazza del Campo� is still used today for the well known Palio horse race which is one of the most famous popular Italian manifestations. It takes place every year on August 16. The Palio is run to celebrate the miraculous apparition of the Virgin Mary near the old houses that belonged to Provenzano Salvani. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The race itself, in which the jockeys ride bareback, circles the Piazza del Campo, on which a thick layer of dirt has been laid, three times and usually lasts no more than 90 seconds. It is common for a few of the jockeys to be thrown off their horses while making the treacherous turns in the piazza, and indeed, it is usual to see unmounted horses finishing the race without their jockeys. Whoever happens to be in Siena during these exciting days can, but join in the enthusiasm of the people for the Palio and, of course, the final victory. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1Dau170 Tips: For about 60 Euros, you can infiltrate a truly local tradition and have a six-course, open-air dinner with one of the fiercely-local groups and their jockey.
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PUKKELPOP August 20 - 22
Kiewit
Belgium
Pukkelpop is an annual music festival that takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid-to-late August. The program is noted for its wide variety of alternative music, spanning styles such as rock, pop, electronic, dance, hip-hop, punk and heavy metal. The event’s organizers aim the festival to be a “progressive and contemporary” musical event. Festival that is now considered one of Europe’s greatest music events. It is the second largest music festival in the country with an annual attendance of around 180,000 people. Notable acts that have performed at previous editions include Sonic Youth, The Mission, Ramones, Nirvana, The Sisters of Mercy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Metallica, Green Day, Blink-182, Guns N’ Roses, Pixies, Daft Punk,The Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Björk, and The Stone Roses. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1LXbNc8 Tips: Head to the cinema tent which screens a selection of cult movie classics.
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LA TOMATINA August 26
Bunol
Spain
La Tomatina is a festival that is held in the Valencian town of Buñol, which participants throw tomatoes and get involved in this tomato fight purely for fun. It is held on the last Wednesday of August, during the week of festivities of Buñol. Thousands upon thousands of people make their way from all corners of the world to fight in this ‘World’s Biggest Food Fight’ where more than one hundred metric tons of overripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets. Prior to 2013 anywhere from 40,000 to 50,000 people crammed into this huge tomato fight, greatly expanding Bunol’s normal 9,000 person population. Since 2013 official ticketing has been in place limiting the number of participants to just 20,000 lucky people. The city council follows a short list of instructions for the safety of the participants and the festival: 1 The tomatoes have to be squashed before throwing to avoid injuries. 2 No other projectiles except tomatoes are allowed. 3 Participants have to make way for the truck and lorries. 4 After the second shot indicative of ending the tomato hurl, no tomatoes should be thrown. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1U6bTzD Tips: Wear closed shoes that you do not mind throwing away afterwards. Wear old clothes, or clothes that you are not planning to wear again. They will most likely end up damaged from being ripped or incredibly dirty.
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MYSTERYLAND August 29 - 30
Haarlem
Netherlands
Mysteryland is a series of electronic dance music festivals held by the Netherlands-based promoter ID&T. Being the first of its kind in the country when it was established, its organizers have billed the event as the oldest dance music festival in the Netherlands. Dating back to the early 90s, it has launched the careers of many successful DJs throughout the years. The festival interweaves components of the “peace, love, music� ideology from the famous Woodstock music and art festival, which is manifested by giving artists of different backgrounds an opportunity to express themselves at the event. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1Iry6nz Tips: Mysteryland uses a token system as its form of currency.
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BURNING MAN August 30 September 7
Black Rock City
Nevada USA
Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having created unbelievable artistic experiences, and having left no trace whatsoever. A unique and distinctive culture emerges from the Burning Man experience. Rooted in the values expressed by the Ten Principles, this culture is manifested around the globe through art, communal effort, and innumerable individual acts of self-expression. The mission of Burning Man Arts is to change the paradigm of art from a commodified object to an interactive, participatory, shared experience of creative expression. Burning Man began in San Francisco’s Baker Beach in 1986 and migrated to the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States. It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy, which is set alight o Saturday evening. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1H1Tria Tips: Stay well-hydrated and protected from the sun.
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NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL August 30 - 31
London
england
The streets of West London come alive every August Bank Holiday weekend as London celebrates Europe’s biggest street festival. The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that since 1966. With a Caribbean theme that sees West London packed with steel bands, Calypso music and tempting food stalls, the Notting Hill Carnival is a huge party. And everyone is invited to this Caribbean festival. Expect a sea of colour as amazing floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets of London. Whether you want to join in the fun or simply watch the crowds go by, don’t miss the chance to be part of one of London’s biggest and best annual events. You can promote this festival through the link below:
http://bit.ly/1H1Tria Tips: It’s too crowd so use public transportation.
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