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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For
Slide Nr 1From Japanese snow sculptures to Swiss mountaintop music and transformative Costa Rican art – make some room in your calendar for these inspiring events across the globe in early 2020.
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 2Cartagena Festival Internacional de Música. Cartagena, Colombia. 4-12 January – On its dullest day, Cartagena is still one of the most magical cities in South America, and it’s truly at its most enchanting during this annual musical extravaganza. The event usually centres on a certain them each year, with this 14th edition exploring the transition from classical language to early romanticism in Vienna under the headline ‘The Beautiful and the Sublime’. There’ll be concerts, an opera recital, discussions, exhibitions, master classes, luthiers’ workshops and numerous activities relating to music and musical instruments. cartagenamusicfestival.com [Photo: Cartagena Festival Internacional de Música]
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Slide Nr 3Ati-Atihan Festival. Kalibo, Philippines. 14-20 January – Celebrated annually on the island of Panay, Ati-Atihan traces its roots to the 13th century, when refugees of the Datu tribe of Borneo fled to Kalibo, where they were given asylum by the resident Ati tribe. As thanks, the Datus painted their skin the darker colour of the Atis and threw a lavish banquet. In turn, when the Atis suffered a poor harvest, the Datus shared their crops and the Atis thanked them in song and dance. The tradition continues today in the form of exuberant dances in costumes as colourful as the native tropical birds. Expect parades, street dances, an all-night costume gala, street bazaars and a torchlight procession honouring the Santo Niño – a tradition held over from the times of the Spanish Catholic colonials. kaliboatiatihan.net [Photo: lea_r/Flickr]
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 4London Art Fair. London, England. 22-26 January – Looking to avoid the outdoors as much as possible in January? Head to the Business Design Centre for the 32nd edition of one of the UK capital’s biggest celebrations of creativity. Here you can examine and buy modern and contemporary art from the early 20th century onwards, covering the range of price points and editions from prints to originals. Besides the main fair, check out the photography showcase, large-scale installations and film screenings, along with special talks and tours. londonartfair.co.uk [Photo courtesy of London Art Fair]
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 5Bread & Circus World Buskers Festival. Christchurch, New Zealand. 23 January – 16 February – Come one, come all: A world-class line-up of international and home-grown entertainers awaits at this year’s revamped and expanded festival. With performers showcasing their talents on the streets as well as in the grand theatres of Ōtautahi Christchurch, look for immersive acts, street performances, large-scale spectacle and world-famous buskers, covering everything from acrobatics to cabaret, comedy, circus and music. Whatever you do, don’t miss Buskers Bingo or the Buskers Brewery Tour, where you can sip the city’s best suds and chinwag with the festival’s coolest performers. breadandcircus.co.nz
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 6Sapporo Snow Festival. Sapporo, Japan. 31 January – 11 February – Every year, Sapporo hosts one of Japan’s largest winter festivals, morphing into a winter wonderland and attracting millions from all over. Now in its 71st year, the festival takes place at three locations – Odori, Susukino & Tsudome – offering colourful illuminations, snow slides, snow rafting, intricate ice sculpture shows, an international contest and local street food. snowfes.com [Photo: かがみ～/Flickr]
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 7Bruges Beer Festival. Bruges, Belgium. 1-2 February – The Bruges Beer Festival takes in more than merely imbibing some brewskies: over 80 small-time Belgian craft breweries join bigger names in inviting guests to try new tastes. There’ll be more than 400 beer brands present in all, plus lectures, debates and beer-inspired food showcases. Be sure to try the elusive Trappist beer Westvleteren 12 – if you can get your hands on one. brugsbierfestival.be
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 8Sauti Za Busara. Stone Town, Tanzania. 13-16 February – Swahili for ‘Sounds of Wisdom’, Sauti Za Busara is a very popular Zanzibari festival featuring 400+ artists – both African and with African roots. It’s fun, inviting and a must-attend if you want to witness spirited African music on its home soil. There’s also a carnival parade, plus open exchange and collaboration opportunities with visiting musicians, as well as local community fringe events in this, the event’s 17th edition. busaramusic.com [Photo courtesy Sauti Za Busara, via Flickr]
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 9Adelaide Fringe. Adelaide, Australia. 14 February – 15 March – Labelled “the Southern Hemisphere’s largest open-access arts festival”, Adelaide Fringe has been going strong for 59 years, drawing crowds from everywhere. Chock-full of creative acts spanning music, theatre, film, comedy, circus, cabaret, visual arts, design and more, the event takes place across the city – and anyone who wants to perform can do so. adelaidefringe.com.au [Photo: Trentino Priori]
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 10Envision. Uvita, Costa Rica. 17-24 February – Looking to escape winter and experience something totally unique? Envision’s tropical beachfront location and curated international music and art offerings are only the beginning of what makes this transformative festival a must-do. There’s also the circus performers, psychedelic art installations and outstanding eats, alongside a programme of inspirational speakers, world-class yoga instructors and experiential workshops that promise to send you on a journey of “radical self-development”. envisionfestival.com [Photo via Envision]
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Slide Nr 11Montréal en Lumière. Montréal, Canada. 20 February – 1 March – Gourmet showcases, world-class theatre, circus acts, dance shows and over 200 cultural events under the stars, plus diverse genre-spanning musical performances – the 20th edition of Montréal’s annual winter celebration promises to warm hearts and light up the night. Don’t miss the free outdoor site chock-full of activities, including a Québec Maple ferris wheel, a Milk Urban Slide, an RBC zip line, free shows, a fine dining programme and Illuminart – a luminous interactive art showcase. montrealenlumiere.com [Photo: Benoit Rousseau]
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15 Phenomenal Upcoming Events To Look Out For.
Slide Nr 13Elephant Festival Jaipur. Jaipur, India. 10 March – Holi, understandably, gets all the attention when it comes to Indian festivities in March, but this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration is worth a look. Complemented by dancing, singing, music, food and fireworks, this annual festival honours the Indian elephant – considered royal and sacred on the subcontinent. Usually observed on the eve of Holi, the festival sees elephants and mahouts (elephant keepers) parade in full regalia, play polo and tug-of-war, participate in an ‘elephant decoration’ exhibition and compete in races at the Rambagh Polo Ground. jaipur.org.uk [Photo: Faraz Usmani/Wikimedia Commons]
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Slide Nr 14Environmental Film Festival. Washington, DC, USA. 12-22 March – It’s important now more than ever to keep climate change prominent in the international discourse – and do something about it. Enter: this inspiring event. Encompassing a myriad of genres, from adventure to popular science, and bringing international experts and scientists together with outstanding film-makers, the Environmental Film Festival presents more than 100 earth-centric films, documentaries and shorts – all with the aim of celebrating our amazing planet, raising awareness about its current and future challenges, and inspiring audiences to take action. dceff.org
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Slide Nr 15Rock The Pistes Festival. Châtel, France and Valais, Switzerland. 15-21 March – “Pure snow + pure mountain views + pure sound = 100% pure pleasure!” That’s the slogan of this wintry festival combining snow sports and music, held in the dramatic ski area of Portes du Soleil. With stages set up in a different location on the slopes each day, the festival packs in a sensory experience like no other, attracting 28,000+ visitors and featuring several international and French pop rock artists. 2020’s line-up includes Deluxe and IAM. en.rockthepistes.com
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Slide Nr 16Bali Spirit Festival. Ubud, Bali. 29 March – 5 April – Ever dreamt of escaping to Bali to find yourself? There’s no better time to take the leap than during the Bali Spirit Festival, which has locals and international travellers flocking to the mystical island for a week of music, wellness and spiritual renewal to learn how to live in harmony with the environment, other individuals and themselves. Festival-goers can look forward to daily and nightly musical concerts, yoga sessions, breathwork, healing workshops, seminars, dance groups and martial arts sessions, plus a community dharma fair and other special events. balispiritfestival.com [Photo: Wari Om Photography]
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