Whether newly launched or thousands of years old, the popularity of festivals continues to grow around the world, as people seek to connect with one another offline. And for event planners, nothing helps creativity flourish like getting outside their comfort zones and having a new cultural experience. Here's a look at 10 of the most visually sumptuous festivals held around the world worth visiting for a dose of event inspiration.
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
Photo: Daniel M. Shih
Brussels Flower Carpet
Photo: Courtesy of flowercarpet.be
Bregenz Opera Festival
Photo: Karl Forester
Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival
Photo: STR/AFP/Getty Images
Lemon Festival
Photo: Raymond Chenon
Winterlude
Photo: Courtesy of Winterlude
Lotus Lantern Festival
Photo: Robert Koehler
Festa dos Tabuleiros
Photo: Ernani Balsa
Winter Illuminations
Photo: Juliana Shimodaira
Sapporo Snow Festival
Photo: Slade Walters