Looking for something entertaining to do？Check out some awesome festivals around the world.
Koninginnedag－The Netherlands
Koninginnedag or Queen's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Although the birthday of the current Queen, Beatrix, is actually during the winter, she has celebrated it on April 30th, the country's official "Queen's Day" since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas(围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
Thai Elephant Day－Thailand
Thai Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony in which they are fed bananas, other fruit, and sugarcanes.
The Fire Festival－Shetland
On the last Tuesday in January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland goes up in flames. At the festival, you'll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you've ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fastpaced activity, and don't worry about making it to work the next day－it's a national holiday!
Holi－India
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India's most important holidays. On the day of the last full moon of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of brightcolored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.
