The Ladakh Nomadic Festival is a two-day summer event that celebrates the Changpa pastoral nomads and their way of life. It welcomes its visitors with folk dances and storytelling, mask rituals led by monks, horse racing and polo, markets of yak-wool carpets and pashmina goods, and traditional food such as butter tea and momos.

Kandy Esala Perahera is an event during which Sinhalese people show their appreciation for the Lord Buddha. The central element of the festivity is the Sacred Tooth – an alleged piece of the Buddha’s earthly remains. They start having this event more than 1000 years ago. During all these years many traditions were created and many others were forgotten. But because this event is so old, it manages, at least for 10 days a year, to keep alive the most important of them.

The Zheravna Festival of the National Costume is a massive gathering where 19th-century village life is recreated. To preserve an authentic atmosphere, traditional clothing is mandatory for all participants, while modern technology and items are strictly restricted. The event features spontaneous folk dancing that keeps the energy high throughout the day, hearty traditional food served in clay dishes, and a busy market filled with master craftsmen demonstrating traditional skills.

The Lisbon Iberian Mask Festival is an annual cultural event that brings ancestral pagan rituals from rural Portugal and Spain to the capital. Its primary focus is the large-scale parade featuring hundreds of masked characters known as caretos, who perform ancient rituals in colorful wool outfits. The event also includes a dedicated showcase for regional food and handmade crafts from the Iberian Peninsula.

The Goroka Show is Papua New Guinea’s premier tribal gathering, celebrating national unity and indigenous culture. It brings together over 100 Highland and coastal ethnic groups for a spectacular showcase of massed Sing-Sing performances, iconic Asaro Mudmen reenactments, Piki-Piki youth dances, traditional archery, and local craft displays.

Kurultai Festival is a celebration of Turkic and Tatar nomadic culture, bringing together international delegations from over 40 countries. Visitors can experience a spectacular traditional costume parade, explore authentic ancestral tents, and participate in interactive UNESCO traditional game workshops. It offers a unique opportunity to witness historic sports, ancient rituals, and living heritage right in the heart of the city.