January –February
The Camel Festival
Bikaner, India
In Rajasthan, the Bikaner
Camel Festival is dedicated
to showcasing these tough
creatures, which work as
domestic animals in harsh
desert conditions. This
two-day affair features
events such as camel races,
a camel parade, and other
cultural performances
which culminate in a noisy,
lively atmosphere. A visit
to this festival would
be incomplete without
indulging in camel milk tea
and sweetmeats.Ati- Atihan
Kalibo, Philippines
The colourful Ati-Atihan
Festival is held annually,
and has been going since
the time of the early Borneo
settlers. This event honours
Santo Nino, who the locals
see as a representation
of the baby Jesus. Fans
of Mardi Gras will love
the elaborate, dazzling
costumes, vibrant music
and the assortment of
traditional dances. Like
any good festival, there
is also plenty of feasting
and drinking!JANUARY JANUARY
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The Ice and Snow
Festival
Harbin, China
The Ice and Snow Festival
features a collection of ice
artwork. Ice lanterns have
their origins in the Qing
Dynasty, when farmers
and fishermen would make
ice lanterns to illuminate
the dark winter months.
The festival began with
Harbin's traditional ice
lantern show and garden
party in 1963. The show
was stalled during the
Cultural Revolution, but
resumed in 1985.JANUARY
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