CosBeauty Magazine #79

Feature
this issue We take a trip
around the globe to the
world’s top festivals in all
their flamboyant colours
from January to June. next
issue we continue from July
to December.
Whether it’s through camel racing, food fights
or music and dance, there’s no better way to
understand a country than to take part in a
festival that proudly celebrates its individuality. We take
a look at some of the most colourful and vibrant festivals
around the world.
january
Harbin Ice
and Snow Festival
Destination Harbin, China
Dates December to February (officially the festival
opens 5 January)
Every winter, Zhãolín Park and Sun Island Park become
home to the most exquisite ice and snow sculptures
in the world. Ranging from huge recreations of iconic
buildings to animals and ancient legends, they’re lit up
at night with coloured lights and lasers. Although it’s a
chilly one, this exhibition is truly one of a kind and has a
lot to offer!
Bikaner Camel Festival
Destination Bikaner, India
Dates Varying dates in January (during the 10th month
of the Indian lunar calendar)
Held over two days, the Rajasthan city of Bikaner,
which is home to India’s only camel breeding farm, pays
homage to their humped friends. There are camel races,
camel rides, camel tug-of-wars, a camel pageant, dancing
camels, competitions for the best decorated camel and
the best camel haircut, and even a camel beauty contest.
Carnevale of Venice
Destination Venice, Italy
Date 27 January – 13 February
The Venice Carnevale is the most internationally known
festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as well as being one of
the oldest. Each year thousands of tourists flock to Venice
to see and take part in its magnificent carnival, filled
with a mass of masked party-goers, in a slightly surreal
re-invention of a great tradition of the city. Walking
around in fancy dress in this city’s magical scenery means
taking part in a truly exceptional experience. This is
undoubtedly one of the world’s most unique festivals.
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