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PINYASAN FESTIVAL (PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL)
GION MATSURI
Philippines
This festival originated as a publicity stunt by the district
of ficials to promote the Formosa as the countr y’s
sweetest variety of pineapple. Ever y year, there are float
competitions, dancing and fireworks, all in honour of
this sweet and spiky fruit. The festival involves all kinds
of activities, from pineapple peeling contests to the
Pinyasan Street Dancing contest.Kyoto, Japan
Star ting in 970 AD, the Gion Festival was originally
a ritual to appease the gods and goddesses
after a deadly plague hit the district. Since then,
it has evolved into an annual event, with 32 floats
representing each of Kyoto’s neighbouring areas. The
magnificent two-storey floats can weigh up to 1,
kg. The floats are carefully designed and pulled by
men in traditional costumes. The month of festivities,
which peaks on July 17 and 24, follows the life of the
floats, from their construction to their dismantling.LAURA ABORIGINAL DANCE FESTIVAL
Australia
This biennial gathering is a cultural festival in which
Aboriginal culture is celebrated and commemorated.
More than 20 Aboriginal communities travel to
Cape York Peninsula in Queensland for the festival,
making it a rich and culturally diverse event.
Highlights are the dance per formances from the
dif ferent Aboriginal communities, but there are other
activities, such as stor ytelling and singing. Over
5,000 people travel from all over Australia and from
around the world to witness this spectacular event.Image © Teeraphon Phooma/123r f.com
Image © bolina/123r f.comImaaImaeesGOING GREEN!