Author Archives: Somewhere in the world today
Yadnya Kasada Festival
Appease the Volcano gods… When: March. Where: Mount Bromo, East Java, Indoneisia. At the Kasada Festival the locals throw offerings into the volcano at Mount Bromo in the belief that this will keep it dormant and grant their wishes. However, … Continue reading
Day of the Dead
Mexico welcomes their dead ancestors with marigolds, and skulls… When: November 1st and 2nd every year. Where: Mexico. Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) in Mexico and Latin America is to celebrate the lives of loved ones … Continue reading
Mes Morado, Procession of the Lord of Miracles
Seeing Purple… When: October every year. Where: Lima, Peru. October is Mes Morado (or purple month) in Lima, Peru, and the faithful dress from head to toe in purple as a sign of their devotion to El Señor de los Milagros … Continue reading
Cirio De Nazare
An Amazonian procession for divine healing When: Second Sunday in October. Where: Belém, Brazil. Every year Belém, the main port leading out of the Amazon in Brazil, hosts Círio De Nazaré, the largest festival of this long river, attracting people … Continue reading
Ganesh Chaturthi
Do not look at the moon! The moon laughed at Ganesh when his stomach burst open and the sweets fell out! When: August / September. 19th September 2012, 9th September 2013. Where: India. Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, is … Continue reading
Mexican Independence day & Mes de la Patria
Ring the bell for freedom! Viva Mexico! When: September 16th. Where: Mexico. In Mexico, September is the Mes de la Patria “month of the homeland,” and it seems that the whole country is painted in red, white and green (the … Continue reading
Burning Man
Build, create, express yourself, nobody is a spectator at Burning Man… When: End of August / Beginning of September every year. Aug 27th – Sept 3rd, 2012. Where: Black Rock Dessert, Nevada, USA. They say to truly understand this event, … Continue reading
Qingming Festival
Only eat cold food and visit the graves of loved ones passed When: Varying dates in April. April 4th 2012, April 5th 2013. Where: China The Qingming Festival (AKA Tomb Sweeping Day or Clear Bright Festival) is a time to … Continue reading
Mania
Another manic day for Romans when the gates of Hell are open… When: August 24th, October 5th & November 8th. Where: Ancient Rome. These festivals were held in honour of Mania, goddess of Death and to appease the Manes (the spirits … Continue reading
Festival Food
Every corner of the World has its own unique cuisine made up of historical and cultural influences and handed down through the generations, each with their own secret ingredient or embellishment. Many of these delicious dishes here are associated with … Continue reading
About Somewhere in the world today
Somewhere in the world today people are celebrating something with fabulous fiestas and festivals, or in truly mad and amazing ways. Somewhere in the world today is the inspiration of Christine Osborne when she was taking a two month sabbatical … Continue reading
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