9 Most Enchanting Festivals Of Light From Around The World

Diwali, India

Diwali is the Festival of Lights that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. Celebrated with vibrant decorations, fireworks and the lighting of oil lamps called diyas.

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Lantern Festival, China

Marking the end of the Chinese New Year, this festival features stunning lantern displays, lighting up the night sky with a kaleidoscope of colors.

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Hanukkah

Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of a small amount of oil lasting eight days. Families light the menorah adding a candle each night.

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Loy Krathong, Thailand

In this Thai festival people float beautifully decorated krathongs (small boats) on water symbolizing letting go of negativity and starting anew.

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Obon Festival, Japan

Dedicated to honoring ancestors lanterns are lit and placed on water to guide spirits back. Bonfires and traditional dances also light up the celebrations.

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Vesak

Celebrating Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, Vesak involves lighting lanterns and candles signifying the path from ignorance to knowledge.

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Mid-Autumn Festival, Vietnam

Featuring lanterns and candle-lit processions to celebrate the harvest season and family reunions.

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Tazaungdaing Festival, Myanmar

In Myanmar, hot air balloons adorned with fireworks light up the sky during this festival marking the end of the rainy season.

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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa culminates in the lighting of seven candles on the kinara by representing principles like unity and creativity in community.

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