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Festivals provide colour and energy, and a sense of real purpose behind the celebrations. Festival holidays are a terrific way to meet local people on their terms, and to celebrate with them, but make sure you are fully aware of local sensitivities before you travel.
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The festival we saw was brilliant with highly colourful costumes and masks. Our visit to one monastery was special as only our group had the chance to just listen to the chanting monks with their drums and horns.
(more)Being in Ethiopia for Timkat (at Axum) was an unforgettable experience. Discovering the extraordinary cultural history of Ethiopia with the help of experienced and delightful guides was stimulating and enriching. (more)The trek in the Simien Mountains was truly memorable. It felt like we had the whole Mountain range, a world heritage site, to ourselves. (more)I would definitely rate the Shaman Trek at a ***** five star experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this operator to anyone. They are superb. I’ll be proud to direct my friends to the web site. (more)Marks out of 10 - 10! Just a shame it was over. The vastness of Mongolia is something to be experienced and Ulanbaatar is a lovely city - loved it, loved it. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
There’s nothing like a good festival to lift your spirits. Here’s a selection of our favourite celebrations coming up this season, and some tantalising trips to complement them: Day of the Dead (El dia de los muertos), Mexico & Guatemala. Far from being a morbid occasion, this nationwide celebration of death occurs in Mexico on the first two days of November and the locals spend days preparing in advance. Each province has its own way of commemorating the eternal circle of life and each family takes the opportunity to remember and give thanks for their late loved ones and ancestors. Altars are set up through the streets and costumes and decorations are sold in local shops. Picnics and music takes place in graveyards as the living literally dance on the graves of the dead. Festival of Lights (Diwali), India. This Hindu festival is celebrated throughout India and Nepal by all age groups - they express their joy at the victory of good over evil by decorating their houses, lighting lamps and preparing sumptuous feasts.
Read more about festivals in this festival holidays article.
