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In Pictures : The Beautiful BUKU Music + Art Festival, 2016

March 13, 2016

The BUKU Music + Art Festival is one of the coolest festivals we have ever come across, here are 17 vibrant pictures to prove it! Set in the robust electronica scene of New Orleans, the festival is surely sh...

Zimbabwe To Host Inaugral Food & Music Festival!

Brij Dalvi

March 8, 2016

FS News, International

On April 29, Zimbabwe will witness the first edition of the Harare International Food & Music Festival, a 3-day long cultural event that will showcase all kinds of food items from different exhibitors, and ...

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...

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...

17 Pictures That Perfectly Display The Artistic Extravagance Of Kala Ghoda 2016

Anupama Khedkar

February 20, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Here’s a glimpse of the 2016 edition of the incredible Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Known for immaculate art displays and installations, the Kala Ghoda festival did not disappoint this year. With a wide range o...

7 Reasons Why The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Is Mumbai’s Best Artistic Representation

Meher Manda

February 4, 2016

Culture, FS Features

From February 6th, Kala Ghoda will take over Mumbai's artistic conscience, and why wouldn't it? Allow us to tell you why it is the city's best art festival. Every February, in the urban confines of South Mu...

Rio Carnival : The World’s Best Party Is An Example Of Cultural Ingenuity

Meher Manda

January 26, 2016

Culture, FS Features

Every year before lent, Brazil erupts in extravagant colour and sound as the Rio Carnival is celebrated. But is there more to the festival than the much circulated image of the gorgeous Brazilian woman, in ...

These 7 Music Festivals Prove Israel To Be An Unlikely Festival Destination

Meher Manda

January 19, 2016

FS Features, Music

The culturally blessed country of Israel does play host to some phenomenally diverse music festivals. The Sherp dissects. When one thinks of Israel, one often thinks of its religious and cultural significa...

Why Being A Part Of A Festival Community Can Be Immensely Rewarding

Meher Manda

January 13, 2016

FS Features

The Sherp looks at the immersive experience that can be gained from becoming an involved member of a festival community. Festivals, despite their music, their grand visualisation, and their aesthetics are bu...

The Sherp’s Guide To The Ultimate Festival Experience In Goa

Meher Manda

December 21, 2015

Culture, FS Features

It’s winter, and therefore, it’s festival time at India’s hottest beach destination - Goa! And The Sherp is here to ensure you make the most of it. In the next few months, Goa is the place with it all - the ...

Best Of 2015 : 8 Incredibly Fascinating Cultural Festivals We Discovered This Year

Meher Manda

December 18, 2015

Culture, FS Features

From menstruation festivals and rubber duck championships to black culture celebrations, The Sherp discovered many interesting festivals this year! While music festivals might be considered a norm today, cul...

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