Every June, Pisa’s iconic Ponte di Mezzo (the central bridge) becomes the stage for the grand contest known as the Gioco del Ponte (“Game of the Bridge”). On the hottest night of the year, ci…
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Upcoming Festivals
2025/06/27
Phi Ta Khon Festival
Thailand
The Festival of Dancing Spirits
2025/06/28Festa dei Gigli
Italy
A Grand Tribute to Faith and Community
2025/06/29Dragon Boat Festival（Dragon Canoe Festival Miao）
China
A Spectacular Celebration of Miao Aquatic Prowess and Cultural Pride
2025/06/29Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival（Kirkpinar Yagli Guresleri）
Turkey
A Centuries-Old Battle of Slippery Giants
2025/06/30Gion Matsuri
Japan
Kyoto’s Summer Symphony of Tradition, Craft, and Community Spirit
2025/06/30Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Japan
The Tradition of Speed and Spirit That Races Through Hakata’s Summer
2025/07/01Il Palio
Italy
Siena’s Fiery Soul—A Festival of Pride, Passion, and Tradition
2025/07/01Ommegang
Belgium
Brussels’ Majestic Historical Pageant That Revives the Middle Ages
2025/07/03Wife Carrying
Finland
A Unique Test of Strength and Teamwork