7 quirky festivals in the world

Examination of red radish, punching with neighbors, organizing a buffet for monkeys . are strange festivals that attract many attendees around the world.

Festival of red beet, Oaxaca, Mexico

On December 23, when other places were preparing gifts for Christmas , the people of Oaxaca organized a red beet carving competition. The topic is often historical or religious. The winner will receive a cash reward.

Punch neighbors, Bolivia

Every May, the local people in Potosí have a chance to " upper arms and lower their legs " together during the Tinku festival. This tradition stems from the connection with the goddess Pachamama (Inca culture). The goddess requires blood to fall, in exchange for good harvests. The festival starts with a cup of wine and only ends when someone has bleeding.

Straw bear day, Whittlesey, England

The British have quite a number of strange traditions, including the festival that takes place on January 7 every year in Whittlesey . To celebrate the start of the agricultural year, men wear straw suits, dance around town and villages to receive money and drink beer for free. This tradition has been around for a long time, but has been forgotten and has only been restored since 1980.

Antzar Eguna, Lekeitio, Spain

Antzar Eguna is part of the festival San Antolín held in the town of Lekeitio on September 5, with a history of more than 350 years. During this event, young men will try to chop off a goose that hangs on a rope in the harbor. The winner will get the goose. Due to criticism of animal rights groups, dead geese are now used instead of geese living as before.

Mole Day, Punxsutawney, USA

Every year on February 2, the town of Punxsutawney tries to predict the weather according to the behavior of a mole. Traditionally, if the mole comes out of the cave, spring will come soon. However, if it is sunny, the mole will see his shadow recede into the cave, and winter will last for another 6 weeks.

Party buffet for monkeys, Thailand

Monkeys living near Lopburi village were once considered troublesome for tourists and locals. However, since 1989, villagers have taken a strange solution to this problem: an annual festival in which people donate food such as fruits, nuts and crabs to eat. This festival takes place on the last weekend of November every year.

Day Bermuda, Bermuda pants

In other countries, wearing briefs is a taboo, but not in Bermuda. On May 24, people celebrated the Bermuda pants (a popular shorts). This day is considered a milestone of the new season . After this date, you can wear shorts to work and go to the sea.