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Yesterday, Japan’s Cold Water Endurance Festival Purified The Souls Of Several Shinto Followers

January 14, 2018

Culture, Festival Sherpa, FS News, International

The Cold Water Endurance Festival is as chilling as it is soul-satisfying. Celebrated annually by Shintoism followers, the Cold Water Endurance Festival is a two-day festival held annually at Kanda Myojin Sh...

Experience The Exquisite Culture Of Bhutan Through These Amazing Festivals

Sanskriti Shukla

October 2, 2017

Culture, FS Features

Ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, Bhutan is a dream for soul-searching travellers. Take a trip through the Kingdom's food and festivals and contribute to its Gross National Happiness. https...

The Festival Experience : Alcohol vs. Party Drugs

Sanskriti Shukla

October 2, 2017

Culture, FS Features

(Disclaimer: The Sherp does not advocate the use of any stimulants and this article is purely on a need-to-know basis.) There has been a long standing war between alcohol and drugs and we have all played som...

10 Hilarious Situations We All Go Through Before Going To A Festival

Sanskriti Shukla

September 21, 2017

Culture, FS Features

We've all been there. Counting down the hours and minutes until you can finally set the inner hippie free. Yes, the days leading up to a festival can be extremely excruciating. I mean, why does NOBODY unders...

The Sherp’s Illustrated Guide To Music Festivals This Summer!

Arunima Joshua

April 11, 2017

Culture, FS Features

We've curated the ULTIMATE festival hacks to sort your raving scenes this season! It's that time of the year again with summer festivals lined up globally and whether you're looking at attending Coachella's ...

6 Peculiar And Amusing Christmas Rituals From Across The World

The Sherp

December 22, 2016

Culture, FS Features, Uncategorized

'Tis the season to be wacky, tra la la la la, la la la la. Winter isn't complete without Christmas, and Christmas isn't complete without these odd and slightly terrifying traditions that are celebrated all o...

Movember Picks: 10 Beards To Rock This Festival Season

Dhriti Menon

November 3, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Beards maketh the man and with great beards, come great responsibility! This Movember (and festival season), why not dress-to-impress that gnarly beard you've been nurturing? Need some ideas? The Sherp shows...

5 Of The World’s Weirdest Festivals

festivalsherpa

October 1, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Things can get pretty odd in the happy-go-lucky world of festival-tripping. See for yourself. Are you bored by the run-of-the-mill celebrations offered at festivals like Mardi Gras and Oktoberfest? Do you sn...

22 Pictures That Prove Afropunk 2016 Was A Cultural Fashion Phenomenon

Natasha Nair

August 30, 2016

Culture, FS Features, International

Afropunk Brooklyn just concluded, leaving us with some major fashion goals. Described as the “most multicultural festival in US”, Afropunk has always been helmed as a paradise for outrageous fashion, giving...

9 Festivals That Are Perfect For Every Wine Aficionado

Sanskriti Shukla

August 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

From elaborate tastings to wine Holi, these festivals have it all! Wine understands us at all times, be it at our worst or at our best. Wine lovers are basically people who have real appreciation for the goo...

The Most Kick Ass Street Art Festivals Around The World

Sanskriti Shukla

August 24, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Art without boundaries. Graffiti is a strange form of art. Previously considered as vandalism, it is now considered a cult art form, a method of expression. It has come a long way from kids mucking around wi...

Pictures That Sum Up The Delightfully Serene Rainforest World Music Festival

Sanskriti Shukla

August 12, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Ever wondered how it would feel to attend a music festival in the rainforest? Here's your answer! Music festivals are for trying new things out and it's really great that the festival scene has grown enough ...