Exploring the World through Dynamic March Festivals

Attracting millions of participants annually, the prominent global festivals in March are not just places for travelers to have fun, but also occasions to celebrate the cultural values of humanity.

Explore the World through Energetic March Festivals

1. Gwangyang International Apricot Blossom Festival, South Korea

Commencing in early March, as the cold winds and winter chill subside, spring is on the horizon. In South Korea, a series of events celebrating spring unfold across the nation, featuring numerous outdoor activities due to the milder atmosphere. The Gwangyang International Apricot Blossom Festival in Gwangyang has been a renowned spring flower festival since 1997. Throughout the festival, the village of Seomjin transforms into a picturesque landscape with vibrant blossoms adorning the Baegunsan Mountain near this village.

Festival Duration: March 14-22, 2015

Location: Seomjin Village, Gwangyang City, Jeollanam Province.

2. Sansuyu Gurye Festival, South Korea

Taking place in the hot spring area of Jirisan Mountain, the Gurye Sansuyu Festival offers various hands-on programs such as making cornelian cherry wine and tasting makgeolli (Korean rice wine) from cornelian cherries. Some performances include pungmulnori (traditional music by farmers), traditional Korean music, and a fireworks display throughout the festival.

Festival Duration: March 21-29, 2015

Location: Hot Spring Area of Jirisan Mountain, Sandong Village, Gurye County, Jeollanam Province.

3. Holi Festival, India

Harvest of Hope is an annual 3-day music festival held in St Augustine, Florida, USA during the first week of March.

This festival aims to raise awareness for the Harvest of Hope Foundation – a charitable organization supporting educational development. They call for sponsorships, emergency financial assistance, scholarship donations, and even provide services to assist immigrant and seasonal farmers across the United States.

9. Honen Matsuri Festival, Japan

Every year on March 15th, the city of Komaki in Aichi Prefecture comes alive with the Honen Matsuri Festival, where the symbol of abundance is paraded through the streets.

The highlight of the festival always leaves first-time spectators curious yet equally excited – a festival float carrying a giant wooden phallus weighing 280 kg and measuring 2.5 m in length. The symbol is transported from the Shinmei Sha shrine atop a hill in even years or from the Kumano Sha shrine in odd years to the Tagata Jinja shrine.

10. Kite Festival, Thailand

The annual Thai International Kite Festival takes place in March. The concept of the kite festival originates from the occurrence of warm winds in Thailand during March. This festival is organized to preserve the long-standing tradition of kite flying among the locals.

As per Traveltimes.vn

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour