A Year of Festivals - a guide to having the time of your life

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Lonely Planet’s “A Year of Festivals” takes you around the world in pursuit of festivals in all their flamboyant colour and variety. Discover music, camel races, feats of endurance, manic street parties and monumental food fights!

From the sublime (Venice's Carnevale or India's Krishna Janmastami) to the absurd (Finland's Wife-Carrying Championships or Australia's Beer Can Regatta) - the best of the famous and little-known alike are represented here. Be inspired and plan a year to remember!

Taking you through a global calendar of events, this guide is packed with inspirational ideas for hedonistic, colourful and curious travellers. Beautifully presented, this guide is filled with full-colour images from Lonely Planet’s celebrated photographers. Brief descriptions of the events and atmosphere are given, including some practical info.