List of festivals in Asia
See also: List of festivals
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| Subtopics | List of festivals, list of music festivals, list of film festivals |
| Location | Asia |
| Related topics | Culture of Asia |
The following is an incomplete list of festivals in Asia, with links to separate lists by country and region where applicable. This list includes festivals of diverse types, including regional festivals, commerce festivals, film festivals, folk festivals, carnivals, recurring festivals on holidays, and music festivals.[1] This list has overlap with list of film festivals in Asia. Note that list of music festivals in Asia redirects here, with music festivals denoted with (music) for countries where there is not a dedicated music section.
Sovereign states
Afghanistan
Armenia
- Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival (film)
- MetalFront Fest (music)
- Yerevan International Film Festival (film)
Azerbaijan
- Baku International Film Festival East-West (film)
- Baku International Tourism Film Festival (film)
- Chaharshanbe Suri
- Goychay Pomegranate Festival
- Nowruz
- Yaldā
Music festivals in Azerbaijan
- Baku International Jazz Festival
- Gabala International Music Festival
- International World of Mugham Festival
- Mstislav Rostropovich Baku International Festival
- Mugham Festival
- Uzeyir Hajibeyov International Music Festival
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Left: Dance of the Black Hats with Drums. Right: Paro Tsechu festival of dances
Brunei
Cambodia
- Bon Om Touk
- CamboFest, Cambodia Film Festival (film)
- KaZantip (music)
- Magha Puja
China
Main article: Traditional Chinese holidays
- Cold Food Festival
- Dongzhi Festival
- Duanwu Festival
- Freespace Fest
- Fu Yang Festival
- Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
- Lantern Festival
- Litang Horse Festival
- Longtaitou Festival
- Lunar New Year Fair
- Lychee and Dog Meat Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Monkey King Festival
- Nadun
- Nian Li
- Nine Emperor Gods Festival
- Qingdao International Beer Festival
- Qingming Festival
- Qinhuai Lantern Fair
- Qintong Boat Festival
- Renri
- Torch Festival
- Uyghur Doppa Cultural Festival
- Water-Sprinkling Festival
- Weifang International Kite Festival
Film festivals in China
Music festivals in China
Cyprus
East Timor (Timor-Leste)
Egypt
Georgia
India
- List of festivals in India
- List of cultural festivals and management events in Indian business schools
- List of Indian classical music festivals
- List of literary festivals in India
- List of religious festivals in India
- Lists by region
Indonesia
Iran
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Iraq
Israel
- Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre (theater)
- Boombamela
- Culture of peace festival
- Eilat Pride
- Hebrew Book Week
- Herzliya Biennial
- ICon festival
- Israel Defense Forces parade
- Israel Festival
- Jerusalem Festival of Light
- Jerusalem gay pride parade
- Jerusalem International Book fair
- Tel Aviv Pride
Music festivals in Israel
Film festivals in Israel
Japan
- Japanese festivals (traditional/cultural)
- List of festivals in Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
- Eurasia International Film Festival (film)
- International Astana Action Film Festival (film)
- Shaken's Stars (film)
- Voice of Asia (music)
North Korea
- Festivals of Korea (traditional festivals and holidays)
- Modern Korean festivals (by region)
South Korea
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Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
- Baalbeck International Festival (music)
- Beirut Nights (music)
- Beirut Rock Festival (music)
- Beiteddine Festival (music)
- Byblos International Festival (music)
- Coma Dance Festival (music)
- Ehmej Festival (music)
- Eid il-Burbara
- Summer Fusion Open Air (music)
Malaysia
Penampang Sabah Kaamatan-Celebrations in 2014 in Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
- Eagle festival
- Garid
- Naadam (traditional sports)
- Nadun
- Tsagaan Sar
Myanmar
- Irrawaddy Literary Festival
- Kathina
- List of Burmese traditional festivals
- Pagoda festival
- Tazaungdaing festival
- Thadingyut Festival
- Thingyan
- Yadana Cave Festival
- Wathann Film Fest (film)
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
The Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
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Traditional festival in Sri Lanka
- Aluth Sahal Mangallaya
- Esala Mangallaya
- Kandy Esala Perahera
- Kevum
- List of traditional festivals in Sri Lanka
- Pandal
- Saga (music)
- Sinhalese New Year
Syria
- 2008 Arab Capital of Culture
- Damascus International Film Festival (film)
- Dox Box
- Eid il-Burbara
- Kha b-Nisan
- Nowruz
- Thursday of the Dead
Tajikistan
Thailand
- Asalha Puja
- Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
- Bo Sang
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Inthakin
- Kathin Festival
- Kathina
- Khon Kaen Silk Festival
- Loi Krathong
- Magha Puja
- Monkey Buffet Festival
- Nine Emperor Gods Festival
- Phi Ta Khon
- Poy Sang Long
- Rocket Festival
- Royal Flora Ratchaphruek
- Sat Thai
- Songkran (Thailand)
- Surin Elephant Round-up
- Thai Royal Guards parade
- Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival
- Vassa
- Vegetarian Festival (Phuket)
- Wan Ok Phansa
Film festivals in Thailand
- Bangkok International Film Festival
- Thai Short Film and Video Festival
- World Film Festival of Bangkok
Music festivals in Thailand
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Festival
- Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
- Abu Dhabi Science Festival
- Dubai Lynx International Advertising Festival
- Dubai Shopping Festival
- Dubai World Games Expo
- Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (literary)
- Sharjah International Book Fair
- UAE Awafi Festival
Film festivals in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Film Festival
- Children's International Film Festival
- Dubai International Film Festival
- Middle East Film and Comic Con
- Tropfest Arabia
Music festivals in the United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
- Coca-Cola SoundFest (music)
- Cold Food Festival
- Dalat Flower Festival
- Gióng Festival
- List of traditional festivals in Vietnam
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Tết
- Tết Đoan Ngọ
Yemen
States with limited recognition
Abkhazia
Nagorno-Karabakh
Northern Cyprus
See also: List of festivals in Cyprus
Palestine
South Ossetia
Taiwan
- Double Ninth Festival
- Ghost Festival
- The Harvest Festival in Taiwan
- Lantern Festival
- Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony
- Taiwan Lantern Festival
- Taiwan Youth Day
- Weiya
- Yanshui District
- Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival
Film festivals in Taiwan
Music festivals in Taiwan
Tibet
Dependencies and other territories
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Hong Kong
- Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong
- Cheung Chau Bun Festival
- Dajiao
- Freespace Fest
- HK International Comedy Festival
- Hong Kong Arts Festival
- Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (film)
- Hong Kong Book Fair
- Hong Kong Food Festival
- Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (IFVA)
- Hong Kong International Film Festival (film)
- Hong Kong People's Fringe Festival
- Hong Kong Pride Parade
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
- Lantern Festival
- Le French May
- Liberatum
- Lunar New Year Fair
- Lunar New Year Fireworks Display in Hong Kong
- Microwave International New Media Arts Festival
- Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance
Music festivals in Hong Kong
Macau
See also
References
External links
Media related to Festivals in Asia at Wikimedia Commons
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