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Beutiness of Mahabu in Dailekh Nepal

Beutiness of Mahabu in Dailekh Nepal High and dark lakes all around. Huge stone in the middle of the nearby beautiful roof. On top of that, there is an idol of Shivalinga for worship. The beautiful roof is darkened by clouds for a while, and when the flowers are shaken by the wind with the dripping water, anyone who reaches there feels like he has reached heaven. Anyone who reaches Mahabu, where the weather is changing in an instant, feels happiness. The pond in the lake and the flowers blooming around it make it even happier. Even though the sun shines with the sunrise in the morning, fog and mist cover the roof for a while. Special worship is performed at Mahavudham on the day of Raksha Bandhan. Thousands of devotees who have come to worship at Mahavudham, who have taken their aspirations with the lurking of the sun and fog from time to time, rejoice. Most devotees carry their mobile phones or cameras to capture the fog and the sun. After the sun removes the fog and mist, you can see

Beutiness of Mahabu in Dailekh Nepal

Beutiness of Mahabu in Dailekh Nepal High and dark lakes all around. Huge stone in the middle of the nearby beautiful roof. On top of that, there is an idol of Shivalinga for worship. The beautiful roof is darkened by clouds for a while, and when the flowers are shaken by the wind with the dripping water, anyone who reaches there feels like he has reached heaven. Anyone who reaches Mahabu, where the weather is changing in an instant, feels happiness. The pond in the lake and the flowers blooming around it make it even happier. Even though the sun shines with the sunrise in the morning, fog and mist cover the roof for a while. Special worship is performed at Mahavudham on the day of Raksha Bandhan. Thousands of devotees who have come to worship at Mahavudham, who have taken their aspirations with the lurking of the sun and fog from time to time, rejoice. Most devotees carry their mobile phones or cameras to capture the fog and the sun. After the sun removes the fog and mist, you can see

Great Festival of Nepal Dashain and Tihar

For Hindus in Nepal, India and many other parts of the world, Tihar has been established as a great festival since time immemorial. The reason for the harmony between Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal is the reciprocity between Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath. Buddhists also worship Pashupatinath. In the Kathmandu Valley, Buddhists worship the eight Shivalingas as Ashtavaitraga. Even in Swayambhunath, every Hindu worships Manjushri as Saraswati. Guheshwari's tank is worshiped as a symbol of creation by Shaivites and Buddhists. In Muktinath, Hindus worship Narayana and Buddhists worship Lord Buddha. Sankhu Bajrayogini is worshiped by Hindus and Buddhists.  Great festival of Nepal Dashain and TiharAdd caption     Great Festival of Nepal Dashain and Tihar The eagle at Changanarayana is considered by the Buddhists to be Hariharvahana Lokeshwar. The Buddhists worship Budhanilkanda as 108 Lokeshwar. At the main gates of Buddhist Bihars, right and left idols of Ganesha and Mahankal are worshi

Indian festival and events

Indian festival India is well known throughout the world as a country of traditional and cultural celebrations because it is a country of polytheism and multiculturalism. In India, one can enjoy festivals every month. It is a secular country full of variations in religion, language, culture and caste, it is always full of people in fairs and festivals. People associated with every religion have their own cultural and traditional festivals. Some festivals are celebrated by people of all religions throughout the nation. They celebrate each festival in a different way according to the important history, customs and belief behind them. Each festival has its own history, mythology and special significance to celebrate. People of India living abroad celebrate the festivities of India with great enthusiasm and passion.  India is a country which is an example of unity in diversity because Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian and Jain etc. religions reside together here. Some festivals are celebrated

The festival of Krishna Janmashtami in Nepal and India

The festival of Krishna Janmashtami in Nepal and India Krishna Janmashtami,  commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna. An extremely fun part of the festival involves teams of guys climbing on each other to form a human pyramid to try and reach and break open clay pots filled with curd, which have been strung up high from buildings. This activity, called dahi handi, falls on the second day.  The festival of Janmashtami commemorates the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is also referred to as Gokulashtami, or Govinda in Maharashtra. Lord Krisha is revered for his love, compassion, playfulness and wisdom about how to live life on Mother Earth.  This festival is selebrated by Hindu people of  in Nepal and India or overall hindu people of world. Hindus believe that Lord Vishnu incarnated as Krishna to bring hope and free the earth from despair caused by the tyranny of evil rulers. One such tyrant was Kamsa, who ruled Mathura in northern India. He

Pahiyas Festival in Lucba, Quezon Philippines

Pahiyas Festival in Lucba, Quezon.       This is one of the best and famous festivals in Philippines. Which is held in Lucban, Quezon on May 15. Local peoples of Lucban decorate their house with beutiful arts with vibrants colours. Photo by google The main attraction of decoration with  vegetables hanging around.The festival is also known as harvesting. This is the season of harvest vegetables.  People are allowed to bring their own basket and pick fresh vegetables from the walls at no charge – happy fiesta and shopping at the same time

Unique music festivals of India

Here are some unique music festivals of India. Like carnatic music , Indian cultural stories. These are the most celebrated festivals in India. Sunbun Festivals in Goa This is on eof the most strange and popilar festival in India. Presented in Vagator,Goa from 2007 to 2015. And also presented in Pune Maharashtra 2016 to present. . Electronic dance festival and shopping as well as. NH7 Weekender This is the largest music festival of India which is usually held from October to December.  Concentrates with non Bollywood music  event held in Pune. International artists perform their international acts during this event. This fest provides the best platform for both fans and artists. Ziro Festival of Music The Ziro festival held in the Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. which is all about independent music scenes in India. It’s a 4-day fest which is conducted by members of Apatani people. This festival offers a good platform for artists to showcase their talen

San vinho wine fight Spain’s annual Festival

San vinho wine fight Spain’s annual Batalla de Vino, or Wine Battle, must be one of Europe’s most unique and underrated annual festivals. The samll village of haro,thousands of revelers emerge to a hill just after sunrise to wage on each other.  Using red wine as their weapon! Water guns, insect sprayers, and buckets are all filled with the deep red liquid that leaves attendees stained from head to toe. This wild event takes place on the morning of June 29th each year. But the night before is when the party really gets started. The festivities draw a mostly local crowd, making it a fun cultural experience as you stay up all night drinking and dancing in the streets until the wine fight begins in the early morning hours. initiatives and community projects.

Al Quoz is the beating heart of the city's art scene of Dubai

Once just an industrial estate in the west of Dubai, Al Quoz is now the beating heart of the city's art scene.There’s even more than world-class art hidden behind Al Quoz's vast landscape of warehouses, there's art, life, after all - and life here is vibrant. Just about every enterprise in Al Quoz comes with an exciting twist; for example, Café Rider is a coffee shop that doubles as a custom motorbike store. Mirzam, meanwhile, is a chocolate factory that's also a café, located in the neighbourhood’s central art hub, Alserkal Avenue Across the road from there, you can join a class at community art space thejamjar. Going strong for 15 years,  thejamjar aims to engage audiences while promoting local artists and contributing to the ongoing strength of Dubai's art scene through its extensive art programmes, educational

White Nights festival in Russia

White Night festival in Russia White Nights isn’t really one festival but a collection of events around the longest days of the year, from 22nd ­May to 21st July 2020. This festival is an extra ordinary of the arts music, opera,ballet, film and outdoor celebrations. The scarlet sails, a fleet of redsailed,tall ship with a grounder packed fireworks show. In Russian style long walks along the river Neva in almos constant daylight eveal roving gypsy bands, jugglers, sword swallowers, fire eaters, even stoic Russian mimes who might surprise you with their humor.

COVID-19 death toll crossed the 200,000 mark on Saturday

According to John Hopkins University researchers the global COVID-19 death toll crossed the 200,000 mark on Saturday, US lost more than 53,000 lives,  due to  the pandemic but Europe accounts about half of the world's fatalities. Death and infection figures are highly controversial however as countries use different methods to tally the numbers. The UK became the fifth country to have recorded more than 20,000 deaths on Saturday. Britain's Department of Health and Social Care said that a further 813 people had succumbed to the disease over the previous day, bringing the total death toll to 20,319.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival

With a jam-packed calendar of culture and community celebrations, there’s an Australian event around every corner.  These events bring everyone together to celebrate the weird, the wonderful, and of course, the uniquely Australian.  Photo by google The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival culminates in a colourful and happily chaotic street parade, while Alice Spring's Henley-on-Todd embraces outback fun with a quirky sailing regatta on a dry river bed.   Aboriginal culture comes alive through the celebrations and festivals of its people. Immerse yourself in the living cultural traditions of the Dreaming and experience the spirit and variety of Aboriginal Australia at its celebrations, like Garma in Arnhem Land and Yabun in Sydney.

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival in May

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival returns to Yonge & Bloor for 2020, Is going to held from 8th of May to 10th of May 2020. This is a day of professional development for comics-related fields on Friday, May 8th, and our main exhibition and programming on Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th, 2020. Photo by google.    Festival venue will be Toronto Reference Library. Official Hotel is Courtyard Marriott Downtown Toronto. But due to Pandemic  Covid-19 It  has been cancelled . 

The Pan African Historical Theatre Festival Ghana

The celebration and a commemoration, the Pan African Historical Theatre Festival . Pan Fest was conceived in the 1980’s as a means to examine and contemplate the effects of 500 years of the slave trade and its resulting Diaspora. Which is held in every year in July in Cape Coast, Ghana Africa. Centered on the ideas of W.E.B. Dubois’ theories of Pan-Africanism, the festival includes celebrations of Emancipation Day on August first, academic lectures, musical and dance performances, and commemorative visits to coastal forts and cities on the Atlantic that played critical roles in the development of slavery beginning in the 15th century.

Top of the Gulf Regatta Jomtien Beach, Pattaya Thailand

Top of the Gulf Regatta Top of the Gulf Regatta is  annual Top of the Gulf Regatta takes place at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach, Pattaya Thailand. which has grown to become the largest by boat number and become the center of boat racing in Asia. It is going to starts from 1st of May to 6th of May 2020. Photo. Source google This event helps to promote the tourism of Pattaya and attracts large keelboats and multihulls, dinghies, beach catamarans and youngsters sailing the Optimists. Top of the Gulf Regattais an international boat racing, which supported by the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (YRAT) and awards the international standard from International Sailing Federation or ISAF. The event expects to welcome more than 500 sailors in more than 250 crafts to the water of the Gulf of Thailand.

Sex tourism in Thailand

Sex tourism in Thailand A major part of sex tourism is prostitution. This has been common in Thailand for centuries – as far back as the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767), prostitution has been documented. It was legal and taxed then, but has been illegal since 1960. Photo by google Statistics for sex tourism in Thailand are hard to come by. Estimates suggest there are anywhere between 250,000 and 2 million sex workers in the country. Global black market database Havocscope puts the number at the lower end of that scale, with the equivalent of $6.4 billion being brought in. But other surveys and organisations place the number much closer to the 2 million mark. Photo by google Either way, sex tourism in Thailand is a big deal. It is said, though these statistics are difficult to confirm, that 60% of visitors are male – with 70% of these males being sex tourists. Because sex work and prostitution was legal in Thailand until the early 60s, it was a popular place for it.

Dubai International Boat show

Dubai International Boat Show is one of the classiest events in Dubai. Every year, luxurious yachts from all over the globe. It will also have stands from the prominent brands in the yacht world. Marina Art Gallery exhibition is open to the VIPs attending the boat show.  Photo source google. It has selected acclaimed pieces from the leading galleries around the world. There will be live music and entertainment throughout the day. Unlike other boat shows, Dubai international boat show has a chill vibe which starts at 3 pm and goes on until 11 pm on 10th March 2020.

World Labor day 1st May 2020

World labor day is also known as International worker's Day. This is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement which occurs every year on May 1st. The date was chosen by a pan-national organization of socialist and communist political parties to commemorate the Haymarket affair, which occurred in Chicago on 4 May 1886. The 1904 Sixth Conference of the Second International, called on "all Social Democratic Party organisations and trade unions of all countries to demonstrate energetically on the First of May for the legal establishment of the 8-hour day, for the class demands of the proletariat, and for universal peace. The first of May is a national, public holiday in many countries across the world, in most cases as "Labour Day", "International Workers' Day" 

JULY FESTIVALS & CULTURAL EVENTS in Belgium.

JULY FESTIVALS & CULTURAL EVENTS Tomorrowland and its high on my bucket list. This events going to held on 20th and 21st of July in 2020.  This ultimate EDM festival held every year in Belgium as it is definitely one of the the best for music lovers. Started in 2004 by a few renowned DJ’s, the festival these days attracts thousands if not millions of EDM lovers from across the globe. Held on a lovely summery weekend this place turns into pure megalomania. The extravagance of this festival with its psychedelic motifs and stages gets everyone going right from the start and it never stops. DJs like – Tiesto, David Guetta, Hard well, Afrojack are just some of the big names who perform every year to the sheer delight of the crowds in attendance. An open field with tents and camps all around for people to rest and sleep while enjoying the music. Meeting new people around the world who enjoy the same  kind of music just pulsates the nerves and induces that feeling of belon

Comic Con International festival USA

COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL (USA) Comic Con International festival is mostly know as  animated films festival.Also  western cartoons and Anime as well as video games and other fantasy novels.The franchise of Comicon has been growing over the years since the 70’s.  This festival features a four-day event that is held at San Diego Convention Center in California from 23rd July to 26th July 2020. A wide variety of different genre in the fantasy world are all over the place during the whole event. Some famous movie and TV personalities can also be seen in this big event. In 2015, there were a lot of personalities that showed up in the event such as the all beautiful Gal Gadot (Wonderwoman), Hugh Jackman , Jennifer Lawrence (“The Mockingjay”/ Mystique), and even the all popular and talkative Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds. The cool part here is not just meeting your idols but also by partaking in the hype of the fantasy world by cosplaying your favorite characters, talking with strange

Notting Hill Carnival London UK

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL London (UK) This Festival is known Notting Hill Carnival . This is one of the hightlights of Londons summer calendar.Normally it happens every August bank holiday weekend. Notting Hill explodes in to a riot of steel  drums. It is one of the best festivals in the UK. This festival is going to held 30th and 31st August of 2020. To participate this festival participatiance are preparing since  month ago. There is huge music concert as well as.Even people who can not dance also starting dancing in this carnival.

Massive festival in Morocco

This festival was started in 1994 and designed to combine people from different religious together. But it is not compulsry, if you are interested in this music and religion festival you can join. This is the biggest festival in Morocco. Also known as massive festival. Photo by google This is happening from May and June.The festival event has been praised by the United Nations for promoting dialogue between cultures and religions.

Bay to Breakers

Bay to Breakers This  is an annual footrace many people  takes participate in this festival. Which is held  in San Francisco, California. Normally it happens on the third Sunday of May.  A quintessential San Francisco experience since 1912, the race is a seminal event in the city. The complete course is 7.46 miles long. The footrace is more of an excuse to drink and dress in weird costumes along the way. It is a very large event and is more like a moving party. Also, expect to see a lot of people running in the nude and ugly dress.

Cinco de Mayo, Mexico

 Cinco de Mayo, Mexico This is revolusnary involve in Mexico. Cinco de Mayo doesn't  bring to mind a 1800s conflict. Beyond the brightly-coloured parties, it's actually a reminder of the Mexican victory over French colonialists in the 1832 Battle of Puebla. No wonder, then, that the state of Puebla in central Mexico, is known for being the ultimate place to visit on the 5 May. Historical re-enactments – with residents dressing as both French and Mexican soldiers – and group meals are common. Of course, Cinco de Mayo is often recognised in the United States and even Canada. This usually involves a feast of Mexican cuisine; perhaps some dancing to Mexican music.

The Coachella valley music and art festival

Photo by google The Coachella valley music and art festival is going to held from 9th of oct, to 18 th  of in 2020. This is annual music and art festival held at the empire of Polo Clun in Indio, California in the Coachella valley in Colorodo Desert. The festival is known as  popularity of music festival, has gathered  peoples . In the recent years  tickets are being sold one month before the event held.Numbers of artists of music entertain a huge crowd of people .This event is held every year in the Inland Empires Coachella in the Colorodo Desert. This is simple festival but became annual celebration of musical events. During the week of Coachella festival gather with their friends , relatives and enjoy good music . Beutiful girls dress with sexy style, in fashionable mode. There is a several celebrations of music with famous flock celebrities in Coachella. Even If you are a fan of rock, indie, hip-hop or electronic dance music, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Fe

Comic Con – San Diego, California

The festival began in 1970 when a group of comics, movie, and science fiction fans came together to pay homage to their favourite characters. It’s become an iconic festival for fans all over the world, and there’s now over 700 events to enjoy. This festival is held in Comic Con – San Diego, California USA. Highlights include Comic Industry Awards, the “Oscars” of the comics industry; a Masquerade costume competition with prizes and trophies; an Autograph Area; an Art Show; and Portfolio Reviews.

Tomato Festival in Spain

LA TOMATINA (SPAIN)  La Tomatina Festival takes place in a Spanish town in Valencia (Buñol).  This is very  crazy and fun festival.  The tomato war is starting from morning. A few small trucks go inside the town, bringing with them kilos and kilos of tomatoes. It is going to held on 26th of August 2020 in Bunol Valencia Spain. They let the tomatoes drop to the ground, and that signals the beginning of the party. If you´ve ever wondered if this is painful, then you shouldn´t worry. Most of time, the tomatoes you will get are the mashed or crushed tomatoes that you can use to throw to your friends and even to strangers also partaking in the party. You´ll definitely get dirty. There will always be nice locals who will take out their hose and will splash the people with water so they can get cleaned. Bringing goggles are highly recommended. The event is definitely so much fun.

Glastonbury festivals & cultural events of UK

GLASTONBURY FESTIVALS & CULTURAL EVENTS in UK This is one of the great festival which is held in Pilton,somerset United Kingdom. It starts from 24 of June to 29th of June 2020. Glastonbury is one of my favourite places on earth. 150,000 people come together to listen to great music, dress up in silly outfits and have a wonderful time on a farm in Somerset. Even though it only exists for a week every year, Yes, it can be muddy and rainy and wet but it’s a festival like no other – and is easily one of the best festivals in the world. Whichever way your musical tastes lean, there will be something to suit, plus there’s theatre, comedy, parties and film showings when you (heavens forbid) decide you’ve had enough of the music. I’ve been going for seven years and love it and would very much recommend that you give it a try – just don’t forget to bring your wellies.

Cannes film festival of France

Cannes film festival is one of the leading film festivals around the world. Which is held in Cannes France. It starts from 12th of May and ends on 23rd of May 2020. It was originally a touristic social event rather than a competition. However over the years the number and quality of films has grown to make it one of the most prestigious events in the film industry calendar. It’s a ritzy, glamorous affair, filled with fashion, and is somewhere you could arrive a nobody and leave a somebody.  And even if you’re not on the rise to critical acclaim, you can have a wonderful time celeb-spotting the ones who are.

Buddha Purnima and Buddha Jayanti

Buddha Purnima and Buddha Jayanti Buddha was born in Nepal.Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. It's the most sacred Buddhist festival. Activities include prayer meets, sermons and religious discourses, recitation of Buddhist scriptures, group meditation, processions, and worship of the statue of Buddha.  In this year 2020 Buddha jayanti is held on 7th of May . Buddha Jayanti is a special day for both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. On this day people celebrate the life of Lord Buddha; his Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (Death). Lumbini, in the western Terai plains of Nepal, is the place where Prince Siddhartha (known as the Buddha) was born. The newly-born Prince is believed to have taken seven steps and uttered a timeless message to all humanity. It is believed that this happned in the beautiful Sal grove, which is now the focal point of the Lumbini Garden area. As per widely he

India's first international yoga festival

The Moatsu Festival is Celebrated by the Ao tribe of Nagaland in India, Moatsu Festival is a time of great rejoicing as the planting season comes to an end. All activities are associated with the harvest. You can expect a lot of singing, dancing, and merry-making at this festival. The main event is Sangpangtu. Men and women dress up in their best attire In the month of May India's first international yoga, Ayurveda and wellness expo features a wide variety of practitioners and natural products such as organic food and clothing, and herbal cosmetics. There will be 150 exhibitors and speakers from 20 countries. Attractions include workshops, seminars, interactive activities, health consultations, and astrology consultations. The festival is back for the fourth year this year 2020. This Indias frist internationla Yoga festilvals starts from 1 st of  May 1 to 3 in Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

Ramadan feast on fresh street food festival of Muslims

Ramadan is a fantastic opportunity to feast on fresh street food festival of Muslims. During this occasional, Muslims traditionally fast daily from sunrise until sunset. In the evenings, the streets in traditional Muslim areas are flooded with people and the tantalizing aroma of meat being freshly roasted to feed the famished.  The revelry continues all night. Ramadan concludes with he festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, with more feasting and shopping. In 2020 its begans from April 24 to till of May 23.

Video advertising Festival "On the East Coast of Europe" in Bulgaria

Video advertising Festival "On the East Coast of Europe" in Bulgaria This is a video advertising festival featuring travel destinations around the world. The presented productions cover all types of tourism: event, sport, rural, religious, recreational and balneal tourism, cultural, historical, fishing and hunting, extreme, mountain and sea, ecotourism and so.The mission of the East Coast Europe Tourism Film Festival is to promote professional film tourist production, to stimulate the production of such production, and to promote the leading trends in the field of modern audio-visual culture, in line with the criteria and needs of the business. The festival combines several lines of activities. At the heart of the competition is a program that includes five sections and presents selected productions on tourism topics, created no earlier than three years ago, with set technical parameters and duration for each category."On the East Coast of Europe" is

Festival in Malta and Austria

Annie Macs lost and found festival is going to start from 30th of  April to 3rd  May 2020 in Malta. Veteran DJ Annie Mac takes her 'Presents' series to another level with a five-day festival in Malta. As well as top-notch DJs, the festival makes the most of its island location with castle raves, boat parties and pool parties to get your summer started early. 2020's line-up includes Helena Hauff, Eats Everything, Patrick Topping and Seth Troxler. VIENNA FESTIVAL, AUSTRIA Vienna festival is going to start from 15th of  May to 21st of  June 2020 in Austria Founded by Austrian artists keen to reconnect with the world after World War II, the Vienna Festival explores dance, music, theatre and the visual arts from the perspective of the classics to the avant-garde. Although this is the city of Beethoven and Brahms, expect more modern, challenging stuff, such as films mixed up with live performance, experimental installations and unusual interpretations of classical song.

New Orleans jazz and heritage festival of Louisiana USA

LOUISIANA, USA New Orleans jazz and heritage festival is going to starts from 23rd of  April to 3rd of  May 2020. The world’s most renowned jazz festival, now broadening its reach to other genres, in one of the world’s most important musical cities. Over two weekends, acts from across the musical spectrum play at the horse-racing course in the centre of the city – in previous years it’s hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Neil Young and Lorde – but jazz heads and brass bands also play riotous sets in bars and clubs for all-comers. The city itself thrives with life all week: make sure to properly take in the town.

Byron bay bluesfest festival in Australia

Byron bay bluesfest  festival is going to start from 9th of April to 13rd April 2020 in Australia. The Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm hosts the annual Bluesfest music festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.  The 2020 line-up includes Alanis Morissette, Lenny Kravitz, and Patty Smith, and previous years have featured the likes of Jack Johnson, Hozier, Iggy Pop and The Raconteurs.

One of the best Vienna festival in Austria

VIENNA FESTIVAL is going to held from 15 May to 21 June 2020 in Austria Founded by Austrian artists keen to reconnect with the world after World War II, the Vienna Festival explores dance, music, theatre and the visual arts from the perspective of the classics to the avant-garde. Although this is the city of Beethoven and Brahms, expect more modern, challenging stuff, such as films mixed up with live performance, experimental installations and unusual interpretations of classical song. HAY FESTIVAL is held from 21-31 May 2020 in UNITED KINGDOM Held in giant marquees on the outskirts of Wales’s bookshop-filled border town, the Hay Festival is the megastar of literary festivals. Here you’ll hear invigorating talks from award-winning authors, broadcasters, politicians and global policy makers, who you can celebrity-spot around the site.  These days the event is broadening its reach with music and comedy performances appearing on the programme.