Top 10 Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Around the World Rio Carnival, Brazil. Known as the biggest carnival in the world. Rio Carnival showcases vibrant parades, somba music, and colorful costumes. Avali, India, also known as the Festival of Lights. Devali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness with fireworks, oil lamps, and decorative displays. Toberfest, Germany. This famous beer festival in Munich attracts millions of visitors who come to enjoy traditional Bavarian music. Food, and of course, beer. Holy, India. Holy is a colorful festival where people throw colored powders and water at each other, symbolizing the arrival of spring and a victory of good over evil. Chinese New Year, China. Also known as the Spring Festival. Chinese New Year is a major celebration with dragon dances, fireworks, lantern festivals, and family gatherings. Latamatina, Spain. Held in the town of Búnio. Latamatina is the world's largest food fight, where participants throw tomatoes at each other for pure fun and entertainment. Marty Grah, New Orleans, USA. Marty Grah is a lively carnival celebrated with parades, colorful costumes, music, and indulgence before the fasting period of Lent. Songkran, Thailand. Songkran is the Thai New Year festival, famous for its waterfights where people splash water on each other to cleanse and bring good fortune. Carnival of Venice, Italy. This festival is known for its elaborate masks and costumes, with participants parading through the streets of Venice, adding a touch of mystery and intrigue. Glastonbury Festival, United Kingdom. Glastonbury is one of the world's most famous music festivals, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and performances across multiple stages.