7 Most Weird Festivals Around The World

Khuraijam Roger Singh
Sep 13, 2024

La Tomatina (Spain)

In the small town of Buñol, a massive food fight where thousands of people hurl tomatoes at each other, staining the streets red in this chaotic yet fun event held every August.

Monkey Buffet Festival (Thailand)

To honor monkeys, who are believed to bring good luck, a massive banquet is laid out for them, with fruits, vegetables, and sweets for the macaques to feast on.

Wife Carrying Championship (Finland)

In this quirky festival, husbands race while carrying their wives on their backs, with the winner receiving the wife’s weight in beer. The objective is for the male to bring the female through a special obstacle track in the fastest time

Underwater Music Festival (USA)

One-of-a-kind, divers gather underwater to "listen" to music played from speakers submerged in the ocean, with many of them donning aquatic-themed costumes for the event.

World Toe Wrestling Championship ( England)

A unique competition where participants lock toes and wrestle, trying to force their opponent's foot to the ground.

Boryeong Mud Festival ( South Korea)

A festival centered around the mud, where people engage in mud wrestling, mudslides, and other playful activities, all believed to benefit the skin.

The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling Festival ( England)

Held annually, participants chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill, often resulting in humorous and chaotic tumbles as they race to catch it.

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