Here comes the eve of New Year 2012 and you start planning your long tours to different tourist spots! It is the occasion when new resolutions are made and new business prospects open up for everyone to earn prestige and money. But, there is something extra which will keep you wandering for hours. Yes, the London Eye Fireworks and the Times Square celebration at New York are considered as the best celebrations on this earth for the upcoming year. You can really witness the show of Eiffel Tower by the Champs Elysees Paris on this New Year that is held annually. Moreover, Shanghai, Cape Town, London, Moscow and Sydney are also popular for attracting worldwide visitors and New Year lovers.
But, the real charisma and point of attraction lies with the huge festivities at Rio de Janeiro where millions of people hang up to witness the mammoth fireworks, thrilling festivities, samba dances and enjoy the great fun. The beach of Copacabana always organizes the biggest music concerts and dance shows to make people vibrant. The tourists and locals celebrate with full-night dance, brilliant & tasty cuisines, samba chores and Pagodes. So, if you are interested in getting the real blend of music, enjoyment and traditions, Rio is the best place to witness the New Year.
Spain is a beautiful country with some amazing culture and tradition on its part. When we speak of Spain, bull fighting is one of the hot topics of discussion which enthralls every reader or any tourists who visits this country. Bullfighting now has become a huge success but has also gained much controversial publicity due to the killing involved in the sport act. Almost around for thousand years now it happens between October and March each year attracting a large crowd and tourists to pump up their adrenaline. Back in 16th century, the King of Spain encouraged this sport which led to the current popularity of this unique game.
In the actual game a group called the Picadors faces the charged bull into the arena with spears and barbed weapon weakening the bull, after which the Matador makes an entry with a red cape beginning to challenge the bull by provoking it with his athletic ability and intellect dodging the bull’s advances and at the same time displaying his risk and skills to the crowd. In the end the Matador finally gives a death blow with a sword onto the bull ultimately killing it. This act has attracted a lot of criticism by Animal Rights campaigners, mentioning it a cruel and sadistic way of self-enjoyment where an innocent life is given abundant load of agony and needless death. So ultimately the choice depends on you and your morale whether or not to watch this crazy act during your next visit.
Are you willing to take some beer in the crowds? If yes, there is a festivity that will offer you opportunity to rejoice and get sunk in the beer bottles. The talk is going about the 201st Munich Beer Festival that is scheduled to be held in Munich from September 17 and will end till October 3. So, festivities are at the top and traditions will capture your eyes and soul both at the same time. Since it is held every year in the months of September and October, this year is definitely not an exception for the adults that will be part of Bavarian traditions here in the country.
No doubt, Munich is a major international transportation hub and thus, it is not very difficult for the common people and foreign visitors to reach there. You will be rejoiced with the glittering stalls of beers and fantastic festivity decorations in the Oktoberfest all around. It is recommended that interested people should book their tickets much before the scheduled time as Munich will be a proud and very busy city for the coming 16 to 18 days. You may also get some best hotels and other accommodation facilities on your travel cards in order to avoid festival difficulties.
Carnivals are a beautiful rendition in which people of different religion tradition and culture welcome each other with open hearts and celebrate festivities together. In most part of the countries these carnivals mark the beginning of seasons or a crucial event for that country believes in. There is a massive diversity of religion and cultures with numerous forms of music, lifestyle, and arts that each country follows.
We will see some of the world famous carnivals that have gained popularity as being one of the world’s most acclaimed celebrations. To name a few Mardi Gras which was brought to USA by French people has its root dated back from 18th century.Speaking of France, The Carnival of Nice again tops up as a leading celebration that marks the start of Lent. Dressed in masks and huge headed caricature dressed costumes people really know how to be happy and enjoy themselves. Gradually the Caribbean Carnivals have gained immense popularity especially in Trinidad and Tobago. Here the people have steel pan drums and have huge Carribean costume parties with food and drink all over. Carnival of Rio de Janeiro doesn’t need an introduction as being listed as Germany’s most popular event that is celebrated annually. In conclusion we can say there is no country in this world without any festivities and carnivals as these are the moments when people seek out fun and have some great time of their lives.
