Festivals Around the World in May: What to Attend
During May, as spring gives way to early summer, it is a time to color, celebrate and culture in most of the world. May is a perfect month for cultural travelers in search of spectacular experiences, and in Europe, from flower festivals to Asia’s religious pilgrimages, or jazz rhythms from the Americas this is no exception. May is shaping up to be a great month for travel or adventures while you are staying home with travel restrictions. Here are some of the best festivals around the world you should take into account for adding to your travel bucket list. 1. Cannes Film Festival — France When: Mid-May Where: Cannes, French Riviera Why Attend: Celebrities, cinema, and the glitz of the red carpet. Cannes Film Festival is among the most glamorous and prestigious film festivals around the world. Yearly, the festival takes place in the distinguished French Riviera town of Cannes, where it offers international cinema and premieres groundbreaking films by auteurs all ...