Traditional Festival Collection

Two ladies in blue and gold masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Twilight at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Turn up the light in new year in Boudhanath Stupa Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht), Basel, Canton of Basel City, Switzerland, Europe

Lady and gentleman in red and white masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Hot air balloon festival, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Europe

International hot air balloon festival, Chateau-d Oex, Vaud, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

A Scene From Evangeline
A scene of Acadians (French settlers of the Canadian Maritime Provinces) as they dance and frolic to a fiddlers tune while a clergyman looks on in an illustration (after F.O.C)

San Miguel de Allende, street
A street of San Miguel de Allende with the church of San Michael Arcangel in the back, the Sna Michael archangel church is the most important landmark in San Miguel de Allende

UK, England, East Sussex, People watching fireworks at Nevill Junior Bonfire night; Lewes

Lantern in Hoi An Herritage Village, Vietnam
Colorful Lantern in Hoi An World Heritage Village, Vietnam

Lady in gold, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Iraqi Kurdish people carry fire torches up a mountain where a giant flag of Iraq s
Iraqi Kurdish people carry fire torches up a mountain where a giant flag of Iraqs autonomous Kurdistan region is laid, as they celebrate Newroz Day, a festival marking their spring and new year

Journey Under the Stars Alt Horizontal Version
A majestic hot air balloon soars under the stars of the Milky Way, over the desert - Mesquite Dunes of Death Valley National Park

Long-tailed macaques rest after eating at the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok, November 28, 2010

Paper lanterns float on Lake Hibiscus during the Forest Hills Lantern Festival at the Forest Hills Cemetery in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts July 15, 2010

The foot of a young girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari is painted red as part of the rituals during the Kumari Puja festival

Dress with old Byzantine coins, Olymbos, Karpathos, Dodecanese islands, Greece

Old lady telling stories to children
An old lady telling stories to a group of wide-eyed children. Her memories must relate to the 18th century, which these modern young Regency blades would think to be pre-historic

Men ride horses during a festival in Qamishli, Syria April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Rodi Said

A man visits graves of his relatives in a cemetery in Managua October 31, 2012. Nicaraguans will visit cemeteries to honor their departed relatives on the Day of the Dead

A hooded penitent wears an improvised crown made of plastic flowers during Maundy Thursday Lenten rites in Angeles city, Pampanga province, north of Manila April 1, 2010

The feet of a man covered in red coloured powder are pictured during Holi celebrations in a lane near the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh March 27

A long-tailed macaque holds its babys tail during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival at the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok, November 28, 2010

Chinese families are seen at their family graves during the Qingming or grave sweeping festival at a cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, April 4, 2015

A member of a rival team is hit by an orange during an annual carnival battle in the northern Italian town of Ivrea February 7, 2016

Spectators watch hundreds of skiers descend from a slope while holding lit torches in the
Spectators (bottom) watch hundreds of skiers descend from a slope while holding lit torches in the town of Zheleznogorsk, northeast of Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia, February 27, 2016

A reveller tries to hold on to a wild horse during the Rapa Das Bestas traditional
A reveller tries to hold on to a wild horse during the " Rapa Das Bestas" traditional event in the Spanish northwestern village of Sabucedo July 7, 2012

An elephant decorated with a cloth walk in the annual Nawam Perahera street parade in Colombo February 22, 2016.Over 50 elephants are participating in a street parade for Gangaramaya temples annual

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III performs the Washing of the Feet
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III performs the " Washing of the Feet" ceremony outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City April 5, 2018

A child writes with chalk on a wall to celebrate Shreepanchami festival at Saraswati temple in Kathmandu, Nepal February 1, 2017

India Uttar Pradesh Varanasi (Benares) Religious Rites in the Holy Ganges

Face painting at Gajan
Prithul Das

March - St Patricks Day. Cartoon by George Cruikshank showing the Irish celebrating 17 March
865446 March - St Patricks Day. Cartoon by George Cruikshank showing the Irish celebrating 17 March, the day of their national patron saint. Engraving, 1838

Arrival of Don Quixote at the Wedding
Vintage engraving from Don Quixote illustrated by Gustave Dore. Arrival of Don Quixote at the Wedding of Camacho and Quiteria

Don Quixote Poor Sancho followed his master
Vintage engraving of a scene from Don Quixote, Poor Sancho followed his master with a heavy heart. Illustrated by Gustave Dore

For 80 cents! - oil on canvas, 1893
LRI4573522 For 80 cents! - oil on canvas, 1893 by Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919); Museo Civico Francesco Borgogna, Vercelli, Italy; (add.info.: Pour 80 centimes ! (Per ottanta centesimi)

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of Traditional Festivals Around the World" Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Venice Carnival, as two ladies adorned in blue and gold masks transport you to a bygone era. Experience twilight at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, where serenity meets spirituality during this traditional festival. Witness monks illuminating khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that lights up the night sky. Step into the magical world of Venice Carnival once again, as a lady and gentleman donning red and white masks add an air of mystery to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join the exuberant celebrations at Basel's Carnival (Basler Fasnacht), where Switzerland comes alive with vibrant costumes, music, and revelry. Lift your spirits high at Bristol's Hot Air Balloon Festival in England, where colorful balloons fill the sky against a backdrop of historic landmarks. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Chateau-d Oex's International Hot Air Balloon Festival nestled amidst Switzerland's majestic Swiss Alps. Transport yourself to San Miguel de Allende's lively streets during Evangeline festivities, immersing yourself in Mexican culture through vibrant parades and joyful gatherings. Feel your heart race as fireworks light up East Sussex skies during Nevill Junior Bonfire night; Lewes becomes alive with excitement and awe-inspiring displays. Return once more to Venice Carnival as a lady dressed elegantly in gold captivates onlookers with her grace and allure amid Italy's rich cultural heritage. Be dazzled by Rio de Janeiro's Carnival parade at Sambodrome – Brazil’s most iconic celebration pulsates with energy as samba dancers take center stage. Embark on a journey across continents and cultures through these traditional festivals, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern revelry.