September: The autumn festive season is back!

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

September is the mid-autumn for most countries. It is also marked as the season that announces the coming of winter. We jotted down very different festivals of different cultures. The festivals are a reflection of people’s minds and their idea of celebration. The festivals are refreshments and a celebration of togetherness. We celebrated many colours of this common celebration.

The Venice Film Festival – Venice, Italy, Europe

Date: 31 August- 10 September

This year the Venice Film Festival is happening from 31 August to 10 September. The Film Festival is annually held every year in Venice and is one of the most prestigious festivals around the globe. Being the oldest film festival (from 1932) and counted among the ‘big five’ film festivals of the globe, filmmakers and film buffs look forward to this prestigious festival each year. This year 22 films are competing for the Venezia 79 competition.

Mid-Autumn Festival – China

Date: 10 September

The mid-autumn summer festival in China is a lustrous and celebratory space. The mid-autumn festival celebrates family values and a sense of belongingness. Being about 3000 years old the festival is something that holds the entire culture together. The festival happens on a full moon night. Thousands of sky lanterns, characteristic of the Chinese culture adorn the sky during a full moon. The festival is popularly known as the Moon Festival. The sky lanterns are a symbol of prosperity and growth.  The festival adorns the holy goddess moon Chang’e and her glory.

Outlaw music festival – Wheatland. WHEATLAND, California

Date: 22 September

The outlaw music festival is that music festival that captures the American spirit of partying. The festival is beginning on 2nd September. It will be a three-day festival that covers most of the popular bands across the US subcontinent. This year the band Willie Nelson & Family, Chris Stapleton, The Avett Brothers, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweat, Jason Isbell & The 400 unit, Black Pumas, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Megadeth etc are performing this year. Roklahoma is one of the most popular happening destinations across the globe for a rock festival. It is good to see that such festivals are happening after a particularly difficult ban from the Covid period.

Duluth festival – Duluth, Minnesota

Date: 24-25^th September

It is one of the most happening festivals that require participation the most. The festival is not that old. With only an experience of 50 years, the festival has gained a proper follow-up of guests. The array of entertainment shows begins with over 3000 participants. On the following Sunday, a 5k Road Race through Downtown Duluth is observed. The festival then is followed by a worship ceremony and recreational activity for the rest of the day. It is an amalgamation of various musical and fall festivals.

Lake of Stars – Malawi, Africa

Date: 25-27 September

Located at one of the best destinations for an annual festival the Lake of Stars festival is a magical experience for many. The festival is held at the banks of Lake Malawi, the third largest lake on the globe. The lake has more species of fish living underneath the water than any other lake in the world. The festival organises various volunteering opportunities for international volunteers.  Pro bono support from the music industry of the UK is provided for the festival. Various charitable trusts, foundations, and orphanages receive support from the festival. Prior to that three magical nights at the banks of the lake are adorned with music, eating and togetherness that celebrate nature and the blessings it gives.

Autumn Equinox Festival – Chichén Itzá, Mexico

Date: 21 September

This is a very special festival of the ancient Mayans which is still running. The astronomical phenomenon which has always awed the people has a celebration destined for it. The pyramid of Kukulcan is the centre of Chichen Itza, which is celebrated each year. People across the globe gather at the festival to explore the ruins and pay homage. The collective effort to preserve the food for winter with lights and darkness is an ecstatic feeling that no one should be deprived of ever.

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