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.
August
29-September 7 Geumsan
Ginseng Festival Geumsan, South Korea
Known as the magic root, ginseng can boost your immune
system and preserve your youth. Learn from herbalist
doctors and find many cures for your body and soul.
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September
3 Ganesh
Festival Maharashtra, India
This festival marks the birthday of Lord Ganesh, one
of the most popular Gods in Hindu religion. The elephant
features deprive from its legend explained on this website.
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September
4-9 Ars
Electronica Festival Linz, Austria
For five days Linz turns into a futuristic city, displaying
a bizarre mix of scientific, artistic and technological
art forms. See the future in the present.
September
6 Fetu
Afahye Cape Coast, Ghana
Colourful, musical and quite traditional. You will experience
a day of lively rituals with locals dressed in colourful
costumes, traditional music and even a cow sacrifice.
September
6 The
World Championships of Berry Picking Suomussalmi, Finland
Whoever gathers most berries within an hour, wins. Some
terms and conditions apply, visit their website and
register.
September
7 Festival
of the Diving Buddha Petchabun, Thailand
Locally known as the Um Phra Dam Nam, the governor of
the Phetchabun province dives into the river four times,
holding the image of the Buddha. This ancient ritual
was created from the legend of how the image of the
Buddha was found, lost and restored.
September
7-8 Human
Pyramid Festival Algemesí, Spain
As part of the most exciting folklore festival of Valencia,
Festival of the Virgin of Good Health, these dates are
the highlight. Acrobats, known as mixerangas, gather
to form breathtaking human pyramids and castles.
September
15-16 Sauerkraut
Festival Brienne-le-Chateau, France
This region produces most of France’s Sauerkraut.
Come and celebrate the different tastes and creations
of pickled cabbage.
September
16 Juliet's
Birthday- Romeo and Juliet Verona, Italy
On this day everyone gathers at the balcony of Juliet
to celebrate the birthday of Verona’s heroine.
You will see love notes still being posted on the wall
of Juliet’s house as a token of love and lucky
fortune.
September
20 The World
Gurning Championship Egremont, UK
Mirror mirror on the wall, who can make the most grotesque
face of all?
September
20 Sanmiguelada San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Mexico’s spicy version of Pamplona- running of
the bulls.
September
20 Paris
Techno Parade Paris, France
France’s second most popular music festival is
dedicated to techno music. This year marks the 10 years
of electro music celebration with 400 000 visitors.
September
21 The Great Chariot
Race - The Legend of Ben Hur Berlin, Germany
The Legend of Ben Hur is the oldest race of the world.
Dive into the lives of Caesar and Cleopatra in this
legendary battle that only Berlin can host.
September
22-24 Festes
de la Mercè Barcelona, Spain
A massive party celebrated in the streets of Barcelona.
Highlights include magnificent firework displays and
building human castles by castellers, where men climb
on top of each other to form a pyramid.
September
28 Ask
Stupid Questions Day Worldwide
‘There are no stupid questions’ as your
teacher said in school. Since some kids are still intimidated
to ask questions, teachers gathered in 1980 and created
this day, to encourage everyone to ask stupid questions.
So go ahead, ask what’s on your mind.
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Photography provided by: (in order of appearance)
Lusine Stepanian, Mayuresh Tendulkar, Andreas Kepplinger,
Andrea Mazzei, Lusine Stepanian, The Compass, Arutha, Pamela
Kultscher, Lusine Stepanian, Johannes Henseler, Omar Labastida,
Charlotte Gonzalez, Erik Schwagerus, Carles Alemany Vidal,
The Compass
The Calendar can never be complete. Do you know any
other festivals or events? Please post them in the comments.
