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Have You Heard Of The Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras?

March 2, 2016

One of the biggest festivals to happen in Australia this year, this Sydney festival is all about letting go and loving yourself. The Sherp has encountered some pretty weird festivals in his quest to find the...

11 Festivals You Won’t Believe Exist in the Philippines

Nancy Varghese

March 2, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Though known as 'Land of the Singers', we bet you didn't know that the beautiful landscape of Philippines is home to a plethora of cultural festivals that are damn near impossible to imagine unless you actually...

The Coalition 3 : Insightful Panel Discussions You’d Be Stupid To Miss

Dhriti Menon

March 1, 2016

Culture, FS Features

India’s creative game changers, innovators and aspirants will assemble at The Coalition 2016, which we think is a must for every enterprising individual. If you are that very individual interested in soaking up...

10 Portugal Bound Celebrations That Must Feature On Your Bucket List

Nancy Varghese

March 1, 2016

Culture, FS Features

How often do we catch ourselves dreaming about visiting the charming country of Portugal, with its scenic geography and postcard-perfect-pictures of its beautiful cities, in all its natural glory? The Sherp bri...

The Buku Music + Art Project : Where Art Reconverts New Orleans Into A Stage For Indie Music

Meher Manda

February 29, 2016

Culture, FS Features

The Sherp looks at how The Buku Music + Art Project reconvenes the city of New Orleans with art, and makes it one grand venue for the best of indie music. We've argued time and again, that music festivals w...

On SxSW’s 30th Anniversary: An Ode To The Most Culturally Relevant Festival

Meher Manda

February 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

SxSW continues to be the meeting point of cinema, music and art, and remains a pertinent cultural phenomenon, 30 years since its inception. Music and film festivals are aplenty. But few can boast the cultur...

11 Incredible Festivals To Look Forward To This March

Anupama Khedkar

February 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

March is almost here, and so are these amazing festivals from around the world. March marks the beginning of summer and spring, and a whole bunch of exciting festivals. Be it culturally significant celebrati...

7 Totally Bizarre Easter Traditions You May Not Know About

Anupama Khedkar

February 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Easter comes with some wonderful festivities, and some weird traditions. From the re-enactment of the crucifixion to competitive Easter Fires, there are many that will take you by surprise. The Sherp brings you...

In Pictures : A Festival Of Gems And Music To Brighten Up Your Day

Dhriti Menon

February 25, 2016

Culture, FS Features

This gorgeous festival is the unusual amalgamation of electronic music and gemstones. Valentine's weekend in Arizona was a glittery and shiny affair, with the Gem & Jam Festival celebrating its 10th ann...

Here’s How Maha Shivratri Is India’s Great Cultural Spectacle

Meher Manda

February 25, 2016

Culture, FS Features

For Maha Shivratri, thousands of devotees gather to celebrate the mighty Shiva, but the gatherings at Varanasi and Pashupatinath are worth witnessing. Lord Shiva, the destroyer, epitomises strength, potency ...

Make Your Way To KaZantip: Where Debauchery Meets Counterculture

Anupama Khedkar

February 23, 2016

Culture, FS Features

This festival definitely gives Burning Man a run for its money. We at Festival Sherpa take pride in introducing our readers to the weirdest, strangest and yet, unsung and underrated festivals from the shifti...

7 South American Festivals You Wouldn’t Want To Miss This Year

Anupama Khedkar

February 22, 2016

Culture, FS Features

From the exquisite beauty of the Rio Carnival to harvest festivals that promise to get you drunk, there are some true hidden gems in South America's world of festivals. With gorgeous scenery, and even more gorg...

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