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St. Moritz Gourmet Festival
At 1,856 meters above sea level, enjoying the special surroundings of the Upper Engadin Lake, Saint Moritz is well known as one of the most cosmopolitan and chic destinations in the world. Each year it is transformed into a paradise for gourmet fans, thanks to the Saint Moritz Gourmet Festival. This event has gained cult status throughout the world as a high gastronomy date and the 2015 edition boasts eight exceptional international master chefs and a lot of activities that will please gourmet …
La Tomatina
The origins of this mass tomato battle date back to a fight amongst children in 1945 and it has been celebrated every year since then. It gets underway at 9am, in the town square, with rolls and pastries provided for breakfast by the Town Hall. Little by little, the square fills with people. Before the battle, a huge pole is erected. It is covered with soap and has a leg of ham on the end. The most daring try to climb as high as possible to get their hands on the prize, to the general delight …
Óbidos Chocolate Festival
Chocolate is a very suggestive word for everybody but it has a really special and magical meaning in Óbidos, a stunning medieval village located in the center of Portugal, thanks to its annual International Chocolate Festival. One of the most popular festivals in Portugal and receives almost 200,000 visitors each year, attracted by this sweet experience. Obidos Chocolate Festival is a long running event that lasts three weeks and includes a lot of activities related to the world of chocolate. …
Taste of Transylvania
Taste of Transylvania celebrates the region’s rich culinary heritage through food experiences that bring together chefs, producers, and local communities. From countryside brunches to historic dinners and contemporary takes on Transylvanian cuisine, the festival highlights regional flavors while shaping a modern gastronomic identity rooted in …
Organic Food and Wine Festival in Hajdúszoboszló
Held over three days, the Organic Food and Wine Festival in Hajdúszoboszló celebrates healthy eating and sustainable gastronomy. Visitors can enjoy organic meals prepared by local producers, browse artisan products, and sample wines from Hungary’s traditional wine regions. Alongside food and wine tastings, the festival offers cultural performances, live music, and talks promoting an organic lifestyle. Set in one of Hungary’s best-known spa towns, the event connects wellness, local agriculture, …
Baja Fish Soup Festival
Baja is one of the most characteristic Hungarian towns on the banks of the river Danube, which life of the small town was built on the banks of the river and its tributary Sugovica has always been determined by the presence of water. Its natural surroundings and architectural highlights result in the unique atmosphere of the town, home to nearly forty thousand people. Due to its climate, the vicinity of the rivers, the lovely main square, and the friendly nature of the inhabitants, this small …
International Music Festival Český Krumlov
Held each summer in the UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov, this international music festival brings live performances to one of South Bohemia’s most picturesque settings. Taking place over several weeks in July and August, concerts are staged in historic venues throughout the town, including the castle and château complex. The program features around 30 concerts spanning music from the 15th to the 21st centuries, with genres ranging from classical and opera to jazz, folk, musicals, and …
Prague Spring International Music Festival
A multi-genre festival famed throughout the world, the biggest music show in the Czech Republic. For more than 70 years the Prague Spring International Music Festival has ranked among the top cultural events in the Czech Republic. This presentation of the world's best musicians, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles is somewhat of a phenomenon as it has survived the political upheavals and dramatic cultural changes in the seven decades of its existence. This is mostly thanks to its …
The Lent International Summer Festival
Held each summer along the Drava River, Festival Lent is one of Europe’s largest multicultural and multi-genre festivals, transforming Maribor into an open-air stage of music, theater, dance, comedy, and street performances. Often described as a “festival of festivals,” it brings together signature programs such as Folkart, JazzLent, street theater, stand-up comedy, children’s creative workshops, and contemporary arts. Spreading across the city’s squares and streets, Festival Lent invites …
National Heritage Week
Throughout the country, every year in August, activities big and small (tours, talks, demonstrations), will be offered and many for free! Each year many national and hundreds of local community organizations participate by organizing events throughout Ireland. Many of the events that take place during the week are free and the program highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out in all communities in Ireland to preserve and promote Irish natural, built and cultural heritage. …