6 International Festivals to See in India

The organization of international festivals allows a territory, in addition to expose its culture and its development to other countries, to weave the cultural links in exchanging and sharing their knowledge. These events bring together to each edition a great number of people, tourists or not, coming from the whole world. It is also the opportunity to foster the integration of different communities within the same country and promote its culture unique to different regions of the world.

India is increasingly seeking to develop the organization of these international festivals, including cultural scope. The purpose is to enrich the knowledge of the country, this type of festival is still little present here. In addition, it owns one of the crops the more diversified and rich in the world. These festivals are therefore of the Passages unavoidable if you want to discover this Indian culture unique, but also those of the whole world! Today we present to you 6 international festivals yearly which will without a doubt enchant you.

International Festival of Yoga (Rishikesh)

This festival deemed among lovers of Yoga is held each year, since 1999, from 1 to 7 March. It takes place in the capital of the world of yoga, which is none other than Rishikesh, a peaceful city located at the foot of the Himalayas. During this event, yogistes, professors and speakers from around the world are found for yoga classes, but also of the sessions of an exchange on some subjects.

International Film Festival of Mumbai

Since 1990, Mumbai welcomes the International Film Festival each October. There are national films as international, of any type. It is the oldest and most important festival of films not long-length films in South Asia. During a week, documentaries, short films and animation films from around the world are disseminated and rewarded. The jury is composed of filmmakers Indians and foreigners, who assess the films of categories national and international. In parallel, workshops of Cinematography and pitch are organized.

International Film Festival of India (GOA)

The first edition of this festival held in 1952 in Mumbai. After having been held alternately in the cities of Delhi, Madras, Calcutta and Trivandrum during 34 editions, he settled permanently in the state of Goa in 2004. The annual date is then established during the months of November and December. Of the national and international films are in competition, and several awards are presented during the festival, including the Golden Peacock Award, awarded to the best film in competition. In 2017, it is the French film 120 beats per minute which won the price.

International Festival of the Mango

Held annually since 1987 in the city of Delhi, the International Festival of the mango present during two days more than 550 varieties of mangoes that visitors can discover and taste during the beginning of the summer. In addition to the presentation of fruit by the producers, different activities are proposed as competition, carving demonstrations, performances as well as the quiz. A competition is organised, and the greater the mango festival is rewarded.

International Festival Indian of the science

Only organized since 2015, the first International Festival of Science was held in Delhi, in December. The exhibition then had brought more than 300 000 people. VIBHA became the holder of the record in the Guinness Book for having led the greatest lesson of science practice, by 2000 Students of the most prestigious schools in Delhi. The following year, the festival was intended to improve the scientific and technological understanding by highlighting the achievements Indian. In 2017, the third edition of the festival was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

International Festival of the Arts (Delhi)

The International Festival of the arts of Delhi (DIAF) is the first artistic initiative of the country. Started in 2007, it brought together more than a million people on a duration of 17 days, exponent of national and international artists on more than 40 different sites. During 15 days, all types of arts from around the world are presented, that this is the dance, literature, painting, spectacle, music, the cinema, etc. some years; the EDITION revolves around certain themes, such as in 2015 with "Fusion Indo-Africanize".

In addition to these international festivals, there are a large number of national festivals impressive and magical. That will be of the feasts in Rajasthan or anywhere else, colors and the joys of life are at the rendezvous. Enjoy your stay in India to discover one of these festivals and share memories unique!