Summer is a time of joy, bright colors and cheerful mood. All this we are ready to offer you numerous festivals and holidays that are held in July around the world. You can choose good old Europe or exotic Asia, there are a lot of interesting things anywhere in the world.
In early July, Brussels hosts the medieval costume festival Ommegang Pageant. This holiday has been held since 1549 in the Grand Place. This place is surrounded by the old quarters of Brussels. The square is dominated by the Gothic Town Hall and the Royal Palace. The first day of the festival is marked by the presence of the royal family of Belgium.
The holiday in the Middle Ages had a religious connotation. Now the Ommegang Pageant is a folkloric and costume parade. In the square, you will see knights in medieval armor and archers with ancient weapons. In the evenings, street performances from various theaters are organized. Numerous cafes and restaurants are pleased to offer everyone Belgian cuisine.
On July 3-4, everyone is invited by Warwick in Great Britain to a big festival of music and fireworks. This place is an old English castle. The atmosphere of antiquity enchants, and the classics performed by famous orchestras of the world are beyond praise. In the evening, tourists will receive a magnificent fireworks.
And very close to the Warwick Fortress, in the south of London, the Latin Splash carnival is held annually on July 2. The stars of world magnitude gather there, which are related to everything Latin. These are musicians, dancers, chefs, and athletes. Guests will find a rich and varied program that introduces the customs of Latin countries. You can appear in a national costume or any other bright and colorful outfit.
Tens of thousands of motorcyclists come to the biker parade in Germany. It starts every year on July 25th. If you have a trusty Harley Davidson, all the way will take you to Hamburg during this time. The parade is accompanied by incendiary shows and concerts of rock bands.
In Egypt, the month of tourism and trade begins in mid-July. This is a grand festival that covers all major centers: Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and their surroundings. A whole month of vibrant fairs, cultural and sports events awaits you. Shows on the Nile are varied and exciting.
In India, start with the delicious Mango Festival. This fruit is called the king there for its beneficial and flavoring properties. You will not see so many varieties, sizes and colors of mangoes, as at the festival, anywhere else and never! The most skilled chefs of India amaze with their art - they do this with this fruit … But it is impossible to describe the taste of the dishes, so you will have to go to the Mango Festival to taste them.
Thrill and horn lovers must attend the annual Spanish bullfight in July. In Pamplona, at the Sanfermines festival, named after Saint Fermin, the patron saint of bulls, you will see the confrontation between man and a powerful animal. It occurs to some desperate spectators to run out under the hooves of a hot-running beast, sometimes it ends in injuries. The bullfight lasts nine whole days.
Men will surely not want to miss the Cyprus beer festival in the resort town of Limassol. The festival lasts three days in the second half of July, during which you have the opportunity to sample many beers and watch famous musicians.
From July 25 to August 3, you have the chance to attend the festival of the Sacred Tooth of Buddha in Sri Lanka. Elephants open and close the holiday. What is especially interesting is that all parades take place at night! Guests, locals and participants of the festival illuminate the holiday with the fire of candles and torches. A procession of eight ornate elephants marches gravely from the Buddha Temple to the streets of Kandy. Hundreds of monks and flamboyant dancers are chasing the animals.
The fiery reggae rhythm will meet you at the Jamaica Festival from July 21 to 27. Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest takes place every year at the stunningly beautiful Montego Bay.
