Wild Cultural Celebrations You’ve Never Heard Of
The world is full of bizarre and thrilling festivals that most people have never heard of. From fire-walking rituals to tomato-throwing chaos, these celebrations push the limits of tradition and fun. Get ready to explore some of the wildest cultural events that will leave you amazed and maybe even planning your next adventure!
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Ever heard of the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain?
Every year, men dressed as devils leap over rows of newborns lying on mattresses.
This bizarre tradition, known as El Colacho, is believed to cleanse babies of sin and bring them good
luck.
It’s a mix of Catholic and pagan rituals, and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds!
In Lopburi, Thailand, an annual feast is thrown— not for people, but for monkeys!
The Monkey Buffet Festival sees thousands of macaques feasting on mountains of fruit, rice, and desserts.
Locals believe feeding the monkeys brings good fortune.
The result?
Absolute chaos as the primates scramble, fight, and devour the extravagant spread in a hilarious spectacle.
Imagine an entire town covered in oranges.
In Ivrea, Italy, the Battle of the Oranges is a massive food fight where teams hurl citrus at
each other in a symbolic reenactment of a medieval rebellion.
Participants wear historical costumes and the streets turn into a pulpy, orange stained battlefield.
It's messy, exhilarating, and completely uni.
In Japan, the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, sees thousands of men wearing only loincloths battling to grab
a sacred wooden stick.
The one who secures it is said to receive a year of good fortune.
The event is intense, with participants pushing, shoving, and even wrestling in freezing temperatures to claim the prize!
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