Culture & celebrations
Carnivals, local customs and annual celebrations. Usual seasons are not confirmed dates for your trip.
7 traditions · Ordered by their next usual season
thailand · phuket
Nine-day festival of Phuket's Chinese community, with vegetarian food, processions and temple rituals.
First nine days of the 9th Chinese lunar month — usually September or October
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026
thailand
Festival of floating small decorated baskets (krathong) on water, held on a full-moon night.
Full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month — usually November
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026
spain
Catalonia's day of books and roses: streets fill with book and flower stalls.
23 April every year
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026
thailand
Thai New Year, celebrated nationwide — known for water splashing in the streets.
13–15 April every year
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Expect to get wet outdoors; protect phones and documents.
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026
spain · barcelona
Neighbourhood festival where Gràcia's streets compete with hand-made decorations.
Usually mid-August, for about a week
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026
spain · barcelona
Barcelona's main city festival, honouring its patron saint, with free outdoor events across the city.
Usually around 24 September
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026
spain
Catalonia's official national day and public holiday.
11 September every year
Recurring tradition · Edition dates not confirmed here
Within recheck period · Recorded Oct 13, 2026