This is for MarchCalendar of events and festivals。
March events
What is happening locally:
Taiwan
- Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival: March 2, 2018, atXinbei,Taiwan。 The festivals held every year to celebrate the Lantern Festival are the most representative traditional cultural festivals in Taiwan, as well as the largest-scale festivals in Taiwan. In 2013, it was selected by CNN as one of the 52 most interesting things to participate in in the world; Discovery was rated as the second largest festival carnival in the world; and it was listed as the world's 14 must-see carnivals in this life by the well-known travel information publisher fodor's. The sky lantern is ignited, hope rises, the fire dance of blessing turns into wings of wish, and the night sky of the mountain city is beautifully decorated. (Only held this year)
- Taitung Fried Han Shan Ye: March 1st to 2nd, 2018, onTaitung,Taiwan。 Every year on January 15th of the lunar calendar, Taitung City held a county-wide deity circumnavigation activity. It was most famous for the bombing of Han Shanye that night. The sound of firecrackers on the scene rang through the sky and the smoke of gunfire filled the sky. The crowd got stuck in the crowd, hoping to catch a glimpse of Han Dan's brilliant performance. (Only held this year)
Turkey
- Istanbul International Tulip Festival: Every year from late March to late April, onIstanbul,Turkey。 Tulips native to the plateau of Central Asia were introduced to Asia Minor by the Turks in the 11th century, and their elegant shapes were also loved by princes and nobles. During the tulip season, there is always no shortage of colorful tulips blooming in the backyard of the palace. The scientific name of the tulip is Tulipa, which comes from Turkish Tuber1d, which means "turban". To this day, the tulip is still the national flower of Turkey. In the 16th century, Europeans introduced tulips from Turkey to Europe, and because of their scarcity, they became a symbol of wealth for dignitaries. In the Netherlands, it even triggered the "tulip mania" known as the first financial crisis. Istanbul has held the Tulip Festival since 2006, allowing tourists to enjoy the beautiful sea of flowers in Istanbul!
Australia
- Melbourne Mumba Carnival: March 9-12, 2018, onMelbourne,Australia。 Melbourne, Australia, will be lively from January to March, because the Mumba Carnival in Melbourne, Australia will start enthusiastically. Australian festivals Melbourne Moomba Waterfest is Australia’s largest outdoor festival, even New Year and Christmas can’t be compared. Melbourne Moomba Waterfest is regularly held in March every year, usually in line with the Labor Day in Melbourne, Australia. With the Yarra River as the performance center, there are more than 700,000 people every year. (Only held this year)
- Sydney Royal Show: From March to April every year, onSydney,Australia。 Since 1823, the "Sydney Royal Easter Show" exhibited during Easter every year is an annual festival in Australia with more than 190 history. It will display Australian rural characteristics, cultural heritage, and excellence for half a month. The fruits of agriculture, there are many performances, competitions, food and wine, just like a large-scale carnival! It attracts more than 15,000 people to participate in the exhibition every year, and was awarded the title of "Royal" because of the appreciation of Queen Victoria! Combining animals, agriculture, food, specialty products, street performers, suitable for people of all ages, it is a must-see event in Australia from March to April every year!
Russia
- Northland Festival: From March to April every year, onMurmansk,Russia。 Murmansk is an ice-free port located in the Arctic Circle. There are winter swimming competitions in March and April every year. Winter swimming is conducted on the lake or river. You can dig a waterway on the frozen lake and you can jump off for swimming. This is part of the northern celebration, celebrating the passing of winter and welcoming the arrival of spring.
National Holidays and Religious Days in March
Pay attention to the date when traveling.
- Ten Thousand Buddhas Day: March 2 to 4, 2015Thailand。 The full moon day of the third synodic month (usually February). (Only held this year)
- Hou Li Festival (Holi Festival, Joyful Festival, Colorful Festival, Holi Festival, Holi Festival): March 6, 2015,India。 It is an important festival for Indians and Hindus. Its status is second only to the festival of lights, and it is also a traditional Indian New Year (New Hindu New Year is on the vernal equinox). It is an important festival in India, Nepal, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad, England, Mauritius and Fiji, especially for young people. The festival lasts for a week, and people toss each other's pink powder and throw water balls. On the eighth day, people burned the bamboo poles and the festival ended. During the festival, everyone threw colored powder and colored water at each other to celebrate the arrival of spring. (Only held this year)
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