Festivals
So much in Asia depends on the calendar. In February in Beijing, more than 20 million people all set off fireworks to celebrate Chinese New Year. In Nagaland in India, tribes from all over the region meet to compete, dance, and celebrate. In Thailand, spectators look on as celebrants perform bizarre rituals at the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.
With an intimate and unique knowledge of Asian culture, Remote Lands knows the importance of experiencing culture the right way. Whether you want an up-close view of the Sing-Sing festival in the Asaro Valley of Papua New Guinea or a quiet walk through the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan, Remote Lands can give travelers the best possible experience on their celebrations throughout Asia.
August
Azerbaijan
Murabba Festival
August
Held in Qabala, this festival celebrates the region’s jams with a display of a wide range of delicious and unusual jams made by restaurants and home cooks alike. Locals from across the country gather to taste the varieties of Azerbaijani jams which typically is had on bread, used as filing for pies, and added to cakes and pastries. Some jams can also be used for treating colds due to the rich vitamin C properties.
Location Qabala, Azerbaijan
Gabala Music Festival
July-August
Hosted in Qabala every summer since its inception in 2009, this open-air festival of classical museum showcases both local and international talent.
Location Qabala, Azerbaijan
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