As winter fades away and the promise of warmer days beckons, springtime ushers in a season of celebration and festivity around the world. From vibrant cultural festivals to electrifying music concerts and sporting extravaganzas, spring live events offer an array of experiences to suit every taste and interest. In this article, we’ll take a whirlwind tour of some of the most popular live events in the USA and beyond, showcasing the diverse tapestry of springtime revelry.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (California, USA)

Kicking off the spring festival season in style, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held annually in Indio, California, is a mecca for music lovers and trendsetters alike. Spanning two weekends in April, Coachella features an eclectic lineup of top-tier musical acts across multiple genres, along with immersive art installations, culinary delights, and a bohemian atmosphere that captures the essence of Southern California’s laid-back vibe.

Carnival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

No list of spring live events would be complete without mentioning Carnival, the world’s largest and most famous celebration of music, dance, and culture. Held annually in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and other cities across Latin America and the Caribbean, Carnival is a dazzling spectacle of color, creativity, and revelry. From samba parades and street parties to elaborate costumes and pulsating rhythms, Carnival offers an unforgettable experience that embodies the spirit of joy and unity.

Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington, D.C., USA)

In the nation’s capital, the arrival of spring is heralded by the blooming of cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin, a sight that draws millions of visitors from around the world. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this natural wonder with a series of events and activities, including cultural performances, kite flying contests, and the iconic parade featuring elaborate floats and marching bands. The festival’s beauty and significance make it a cherished tradition that symbolizes renewal and the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.

Holi (India)

Springtime in India brings the joyous festival of Holi, a colorful celebration of love, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil. Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is marked by vibrant street parties where revelers douse each other with brightly colored powders and water, creating a kaleidoscope of hues that symbolize the arrival of spring and the blossoming of new beginnings. The festive atmosphere, lively music, and jubilant spirit of Holi make it a beloved tradition that unites people of all ages and backgrounds.

Kentucky Derby (Kentucky, USA)

For horse racing enthusiasts and socialites alike, the Kentucky Derby is the epitome of springtime elegance and excitement. Dubbed the “Run for the Roses,” this prestigious horse race, held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, is steeped in tradition and pageantry. From the iconic fashion statements of the attendees to the thrilling competition on the track, the Kentucky Derby offers a spectacle of style, sophistication, and sporting prowess that captures the essence of springtime in the American South.

Songkran Festival (Thailand)

In Thailand, the arrival of spring is celebrated with the Songkran Festival, also known as the Thai New Year. This lively event, held in mid-April, is marked by water fights and street parties that symbolize purification and the washing away of sins and bad luck. Visitors and locals alike take to the streets armed with water guns and buckets, dousing each other in water as a joyful expression of renewal and unity. With its festive atmosphere and playful traditions, Songkran is a must-see spectacle that embodies the spirit of fun and community.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Australia)

Down under, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival lights up the city with laughter and entertainment during the spring months. As one of the largest comedy festivals in the world, this annual event showcases a diverse lineup of comedians from Australia and beyond, performing stand-up, sketch comedy, improv, and more across multiple venues throughout Melbourne. From established stars to up-and-coming talents, the festival offers a chance to experience the joy of laughter and connect with fellow comedy lovers in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.

From music festivals and cultural celebrations to sporting events and seasonal traditions, springtime live events offer a myriad of opportunities to embrace the spirit of the season and create lasting memories with friends, family, and fellow revelers. Whether you’re dancing in the streets of Rio, marveling at cherry blossoms in Washington, or cheering on horses at the Kentucky Derby, the world comes alive with excitement and wonder during the magical months of spring.

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Honey is sweet, and so are you.

Valentine’s Day is a very popular holiday worldwide. This is the day when you can hear declarations of love, receive and give cute gifts or go on a romantic trip. This is how Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated, but in other countries there are different traditions of celebrating February 14th. Not all of them are similar to ours, so you will be interested to know what people from other countries do on this day.

Bulgaria

Here, the Valentine’s Day coincides with another event – the Day of Vineyards. So in Bulgaria, according to tradition, people drink wine. By the way one of the symbols of Bulgaria is a rose (cause there are plenty). If you are looking for an original Valentine’s gift, check out Lovepop shop selling pop-up cards and paper crafts:

Belarus

In Belarus, on Valentine’s Day, people congratulate not only loved ones, but also friends and parents. And this holiday is considered to be the day of kisses.

Egypt

Valentine’s Day in Egypt has gained popularity solely due to the fact that February is the height of the holiday season in this country. The holiday is celebrated mainly by foreign tourists. But in fairness, it must be said that the Egyptian resorts are on a grand scale: hotels and tourist complexes offer an unforgettable romantic meeting of Valentine’s Day on the sea coast in luxurious restaurants and nightclubs.

Iceland

In Iceland, Valentine’s Day coincides with the pagan fire festival. Young people light bonfires, jump over them, and then the girls hang embers from the extinguished flame on the guys’ necks. 

Japan

The Japanese, in turn, on Valentine’s Day hold a competition for the loudest declaration of love. On a specially built platform, men and women try to shout their feelings as loudly as possible. Gifts are given to the loudest. It is interesting that gifts are received mainly by men. Girls and women of all ages buy chocolates and sweets and give them to the opposite sex. However, exactly a month later, on March 14, men give white chocolate to their chosen ones. This day is called “White Day”, and this holiday is only for women.

What could be a decent present for a man? How about a musical one? Check out Vnyl shop for a magical physical music subscription:

Poland

Most of all, according to the Poles, it was they who were lucky. After all, it is in Poland, according to legend, that the relics of this saint are buried. Therefore, on February 14, lovers of this country try to visit the Poznan metropolis to look at the remains and pray to its miraculous icon. All this should help in achieving love well-being.

Wales

In Wales, the tradition of exchanging wooden spoons is still preserved. They are carved from wood, painted with hearts, keys and locks. Such a gift can mean the following: “You have found the way to my heart.”

Visit ManCrates for original gifts for her (and him)

Finland

In Finland, Valentine’s Day coincides with Friends Day. The traditions of celebrating Valentine’s Day came here from the USA. According to sociologists, the merger of the two holidays speaks of the Finns’ desire for equality between men and women. On a romantic holiday, Finns give each other hearts-valentines.

All nations have somewhat different customs, but in general they are similar: sweets, flowers, heart-shaped cards. In a word, give your loved ones a holiday, talk about your feelings, and not only on February 14, but every day. This is exactly what Saint Valentine taught, who accepted death in the name of love.

The 5th day of the 5th month of a Chinese year is a Dragon Boat Festival. Like all the Chinese festivals it is a moving holiday, so the date changes every year.

Its story is very peculiar and stange. Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the suicide (or death) of the poet and minister Qu Yuan (c. 340–278 BC). It sounds odd, but this holiday is among the most famous and important ones in China.

Here is an educational video explaining the tradition of Dragon Boat Festival. It will be useful also for those learning Chinese:

And here is our favorite comic guy explaining the Dragon Boat Festival (ignore the date as this year it is different):

So what are the ways to celebrate this colorful festival (especially if you live outside China)?

Zongzi

This is a traditional Chinese dish made of sticky rice and wrapped in bamboo leaves in a form of a pyramid. They can have either sweet or savoury stuffing. Here is a very thorough recipe of zongzi:

Order something Chinese (or Asian)!

If you are lazy to cook or there are no right ingredients nearby, simply order something Asian to set up the mood.

Yami

In Yami shop you can even order Zongzi!

Caviar

Plenty of restaurants available to get something delicious from on Caviar!

DoorDash

And if you want something specifically Chinese, we encourage you to test DoorDash – the fastest delivery!

It is not only about food!

Create DIY Dragon Boat!

With LittlePassports you can do a lot of different activities with you children! Why not spending this day teaching kids about Chinese culture and also developping their imagination!

One of the most romantic holidays is coming and we decided to reply the most common questions you may have.

This Lovers’ Day is celebrated on February 14. It is called Valentine’s Day or Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. Start thinking what to get to your loved ones (and maybe friends) and we will help you with inspiration in our next posts. And here are some facts about this day that you may not know:

What is the history behind St Valentine’s Day?

The history of this holiday is the mystery. It is sort of a mix of Christian, Roman (ritual of Lupercalia that welcomed spring) and Victorian England (card-giving customs) traditions.

From February 13 to February 15, the Romans celebrated Lupercalia, which included a matchmaking lottery (young men took out the names of women from a jar). The couple would be involved in ‘romantic’ (or sexual) relationship for the duration of the festival.

The ancient Romans may also have given the name of our modern love festival. One of the versions is that on February 14 Emperor Claudius II executed two men named Valentine  in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.

Who was the St Valentine?

One legend says Valentine was a priest who served during the 3rd century A.D. Emperor Claudius II decided single men were better soldiers than family men, so he outlawed marriage. Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young men and women in secret. When his actions were discovered, Emperor ordered him to be put to death.

What does the Bible say about Valentine’s Day?

It doesn’t say exactly about the Valentine’s Day, but Bible teaches about love. Here is an example:

1 John 4:7-12. Dear friends: let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Why do we give chocolates on Valentine’s Day?

Chocolate really has a very long history as a love food. Passion for chocolate was spread among Mayan and Aztec upper class elites.

Later, by the early 1600s, the fashion for chocolate had swept across Europe, chocolate houses became social gathering spots.

Valentine’s Day became a commercial holiday during the time of Queen Victoria, as Victorians started showering their lovers with Cupid-covered gifts and cards.

Then Richard Cadbury, a British chocolate manufacturerer, invented solid chocolate for eating (before it was a drink). Being a marketing genius, Cadbury started putting rosebuds and Cupids on heart-shaped boxes in 1861.

Here are some things to remember:

• Halloween costume and mask do not substitute a regular mask. Don’t forget you still need to cover your mouth and nose!
• Don’t forget to keep distance
• Mark six-foot lines in front of home with a duct tape
• Trick-o-treat with people you live with
• Put candies on a desinfected table (try to make the process as contactless as possible)

Visit halloween2020.org website for a full list of recommendations.

It doesn’t matter if you choose to celebrate Halloween together with your family and friends or alone in from of your computer (you can still connect to your friends via Zoom or other app and have fun), you may wanna dress up for such occasion.

Here is a list of most popular costume ideas this year:

Something related to coronavirus. And here you can DIY and improvise. What people are capable of we will only see after the holiday!

Zoom meeting participant. Yep, it continues our previous idea. Think about it. It is super easy: business on top, PJ’s and slippers on the bottom.

Doctor. Simply get a doctor’s coat and a mask.

And we still have our traditional costumes, such as:

• Harry Potter
• Baby Yoda
• Ghost Face from “Scream”
• The Flash
• Skeleton
• Horror Killers

You can just go to Spirit Halloween to get more ideas! They offer free shipping on orders over 30 dollars!

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