Welcome to ‘Unico’- a new festival
calendar, covering some of the unique events unknown to
many, bizarre to others and nostalgic to locals. The calendar
will be revised monthly until we have a collection for a
full year. Everyone is encouraged to participate by suggesting
festivals below in the comments.
October
29 – November 2 Festival
of the Wind Calvi, France
The weather forecast predicts five days of joyous wind
turbulence. The wind metaphorically represents freedom
of creation and expression. Join over 600 artists, athletes
and scientists in this turbulence of fun and adventures.
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October
31 – November 2 Days
of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) Mexico
A unique cultural celebration where Mexican honour their
deceased loved ones. It is believed that spirits visit
the Earth once a year to be with their families. This
is not a morbid celebration, but rather a colourful
festival.
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November
5 Burning
Barrels Ottery St Mary, England
Dating from 17th century, running through the streets
with burning barrels is said to remove evil spirits.
November
6-16 Pirates
Week Festival George Town, Cayman Islands
It’s a pirate invasion, with real pirate vessels,
Caribbean rhythms and native street dancing.
November
8 Beard
and Moustache European Championship Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the best moustache
of all? This is serious stuff! If you can’t make
it to the real thing, check out the amazing photos on
their website.
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November
8-9 Gioco
dell'Oca Mirano, Italy
Based on a board game, just in real life. Six teams
dressed in traditional clothing compete through this
game of dice by climbing ladders, chasing geese and
overcoming obstacles.
November
9
Festa del Cornuto Rocca Canterano, Italy
Yet another unusual festival celebrating betrayed spouses
from around the world.
November
10
Martini Festival Latvia
It has nothing to do with alcohol. The name deprives
from Martins – winter God. This day marks the
beginning of winter with traditional activities and
plenty of food.
November
22-23
Surin Elephant Round-Up Surin, Thailand
An internationally popular festival where over 100
elephants gather to play football and more…
November
26 Monkey
Buffet Festival Lopburi, Thailand
A Versailles-worthy banquet prepared entirely for the
monkeys. In Lopburi, offering food to the monkeys brings
good luck, while harming them causes ill fortune. So
get your cameras ready, as this will be a moment of
luck and joy.
November
26
Bamboo Music Festival Sabah, Malaysia
Learn everything about bamboos and listen to a bamboo
orchestra.
November
27-29 Santa
Claus World Championship Samnaun, Switzerland
Who will be the best Santa Claus in the world? Join
Santas from all over the world as they battle for best
Santa. Activities include chimney climbing, gift delivery
and gingerbread creations.
November
28-30 Salon
du Chocolat Moscow, Russia
Looking for a new chocolate sensations? At Salon du
Chocolat you will experience 130 chocolate creators
from all over the world presenting their chocolate magic
from the cocoa lifeline to the final masterpiece.
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Photography provided by: (in order of appearance)
Lusine Stepanian, Randy Talley, David Riley, Pirates, Davide
Bianchini, The Compass, Bart de Jong, Anne Merritt, Lusine
Stepanian, The Compass
The Calendar can never be complete. Do you know any
other festivals or events? Please post them in the comments.
