Festivals Around the World
World's largest beer festival, held annually in Munich, Germany. It typically lasts for 16-18 days,
Oktoberfest
The city-states on the Balkan Peninsula and surrounding islands
Ancient Greece
Built as tombs for pharaohs
The Pyramids of Giza
By Billie Eilish (2019): This alternative pop hit from Billie Eilish became a cultural phenomenon and topped the charts.
Bad Guy
God of the Sky and Thunder: In Greek mythology
Zeus
Traditional Swedish celebration of the summer solstice, usually held in late June.
Midsummer
Along the Nile River in northeastern Africa. Flourished from around 3100 BCE to 30 BCE.
Egyptian Civilization
An ancient Roman amphitheater. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheater ever built. It was used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, animal hunts, executions, and dramas
The Colosseum
By Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (2017): This reggaeton and Latin pop hit became a global phenomenon, breaking numerous records and topping charts in many countries.
"Despacito"
The sun god and a symbol of creation and life. In ancient Egyptian mythology
Ra
Thai New Year festival celebrated in April. It is famous for its water fights,
Songkran
An empire that included parts of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Flourished from around 2000 BCE to 900 CE.
Maya Empire
Vast imperial palace complex that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years
The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
By Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (2014): This funk-pop collaboration was a massive success, staying at the top of the charts for weeks and winning several awards.
Uptown Funk
Goddess of Love and Fertility. In Norse mythology, associated with love, beauty, fertility, and gold
Freyja
Lively festival held in the town of Buñol, Spain. Participants engage in a massive tomato fight, where overripe tomatoes are thrown at each other.
La Tomatina
Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), with its peak during the 14th and 13th centuries BCE.
Hittite Empire
The tallest building in the world, reaching a height of over 828 meters (2,717 feet). Completed in 2010,
The Burj Khalifa
By PSY (2012): A Korean pop sensation that went viral globally, becoming the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views
Gangnam Style
A central deity in Aztec mythology, considered the god of the sun, war, and the patron deity of the Aztecs
Huitzilopochtli
Festival of Colors, is a Hindu spring festival celebrated in India, Nepal, and other regions with a significant Hindu population.
Holi
What is the first chinese dynasty
The Xia dynasty is traditionally said to be the first of many ancient Chinese ruling houses. It is thought to have existed from around 2070 until 1600 B.C.E
Ancient Incan citadel built in the 15th century. Perched high in the Andes, it is renowned for its remarkable stone architecture, terraced fields, and panoramic views
The Machu Picchu (peru)
By MAGIC! (2013): A reggae-pop hit that topped charts and became a wedding favorite with its catchy chorus.
"Rude"
A key figure in Japanese mythology, involved in the creation myth of Japan. Together with his sister Izanami, they created the Japanese islands
Izanagi