Jerusalem Knight Festival, Jerusalem, Israel

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Jerusalem Knights Festival at Old City

History comes alive in the streets and alleyways of the Old City as the world of knights, court jesters, and other enchanting medieval personalities is re-created before your very own eyes.

This annual festival takes place over a series of Thursdays in October and November and brings dozens of entertainers into the streets of the Old City for dance performances, musical concerts, fire shows, acrobatics, theater and more.

Where
Jerusalem, Israel 

When
10, 17, 24, 31 October

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Oktoberfest Beer Festival, Munich, Germany

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One of the worlds best beer festivals! With no doubt, Germans know about beer and how to celebrate it. This festival starts on September and lasts until October. Is one of the biggest festivals worldwide and every year, more than 6 million visitors attend their to celebrate the most popular alcoholic drink of the world. First time took place in 1810 and since then, is running every year.

Where
Munich, Germany

When
21st September - 6th October

Information
For more information about a detailed Oktoberfest guide, visit http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/

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Lantern Festival, China, Asia

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This festival is an opportunity to enjoy lots of sweet treats! Locals celebrate the transition of the seasons and is one of the most important events of the country. Along with the sweets, participants do fire-dragon dances, carry paper lanterns and hang them from towers.

Is call also ''Moon Cake Festival'', because according to the myth, the Chinese Emperor should offer sacrifices to the sun in the spring and the moon in the autumn.

Where
All over China

When
19th September

Information
You can find more information at http://chinatownfestivals.sg/

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Horn Dance Festival, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, UK

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A unique cultural event, where dancers have to wear horns!

This event takes place in a small village in the English Midlands. First time took place in August 1226 and is one of the few cultural rural events that survived though the years. Since then, this dance and takes place every year and attracts lots of visitors from all over the world. Starts at 8 o'clock in the morning and dancers have to walk about 10 miles around the village.

A visitor can see different exhibitions, buy handmade items and enjoy drinks in local pubs.

Where
Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, UK

When
9th September

Information 
For more information visit http://www.thehorndanceofabbotsbromley.co.uk/

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 Festival, Maharashtra, India

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Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati.

It is believed that Lord Ganesh bestows his presence on earth for all his believers. It lasts for more than 1 week and is biggest celebration is taking place on the last day of the celebrations, called Ananta Chaturdasi (forth day of the waxing moon period).

Where
Maharashtra, India

When
9th of September - 18th of September

Information 
Visit http://ganeshchaturthi2013.com/

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Les Festes de la Mercè (Festival of the Virgin of Mercy)

Description
La Feste de la Merce festival is one of Spain's biggest events and Spanish people know how to party! Giants, dwarfs, dragons, fireworks and traditional kiosks selling local sausages and honey. If you been to Spain's capital, do not miss it!

Where
Barcelona, Spain

When
20th - 24th September

Information
More information can be found on festival's official website, http://merce.bcn.cat/

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