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This Festival Wants You To Dress Up As Richie Hawtin For A Day

February 26, 2016

This year, The Bloc Festival wants you to look like Richie Hawtin, in all his minimalist glory. The Bloc Festival is known for their annual tradition of picking some of the most ridiculous fancy dress themes...

An American Comedy Festival Is Fighting “White Privilege”

Mohit Thakkar

February 26, 2016

FS News, International

The Cinder Block Comedy festival charges "straight white men" more than women and the LGBTQ community to apply for a spot at the festival. The Cinder Block Comedy Festival is protesting against the wage gap ...

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...

#MaggiTujheSalaam, A Festival For Maggi Lovers!

Mohit Thakkar

February 25, 2016

FS News, Local

If there's anything India needs to celebrate, it's Maggi. #Nationalism Organized by GoBuzzinga, Delhi will host the day long #MaggiTujheSalaam festival, showcasing various preparations with Maggi as the main...

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 ...

Here’s How Much It Will Cost You To Attend A Festival In Croatia On A Budget

Anupama Khedkar

February 25, 2016

FS Features

Croatia has effectively replaced England when it comes to hosting Europe’s music festivals. This could be attributed to its gorgeous summers and picturesque locations, or the laid-back people, cheap alcohol, as...

A Wonderful Literary Festival Was Held In Lahore Over The Weekend

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International, Local

The Lahore Literary Festival took place despite security threats which led to a venue change and the festival being shortened by a day. Though security concerns caused the festival to be moved from the Alham...

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Celebrates 30th Anniversary With A Festival

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International

One of the greatest "coming of age" films of the '80s will get its own festival to commemorate the milestone! via GIPHY "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" has been a classic film for angst filled teenagers sinc...

A Single Music Festival Brought Over $1 Billion In Revenue To Las Vegas!

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International

According to a study, the Electric Daisy Carnival was solely responsible for over $1 billion in revenue for a Las Vegas County. Insomiac, the parent company of Electric Daisy Carnival, Beyond Wonderland, Ele...

How Music Festivals Can Greatly Affect Your Lifestyle

Meher Manda

February 24, 2016

FS Features, Music

The experience gained at music festivals reflects in myriad forms once a festival is over, going as far as changing your lifestyle. There is no denying that music festivals make for overwhelming journeys. Fr...

11 Ways You Encounter Kindness At A Music Festival

Meher Manda

February 24, 2016

FS Features, Music

The Sherp looks at the eleven instances of generous behaviour you're most likely to witness at a music festival. A music festival is where art and culture breeds generosity and good values. The city life, re...

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