Top 3 Festivals of August

Top 3 Festivals of August
Posted in Festivals in August on 06. Aug, 2009
There are plenty of festivals in the world celebrated every August. However, there are only three of them considered as topmost. These festivals are the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland; the Tomatina Festival in Spain; and the Burning Man Festival in America.

The Edinburgh Festival is a three-week celebration of dance, music, and arts. It is the biggest festival of arts in the world. The finest in dance, theater, music, and opera can be found there.
The Tomatina Festival is held in the small village of Bunol in Valencia, Spain. It is an 11-day celebration filled with various festivities honoring the village’s patron saints, Mare de Deu del Desemparats and Luis Bertran. The peak of the festival is the tomato fight which has been a tradition since 1944. It is recommended to wear goggles or snorkeling masks for best visibility while participating in this peak event.
The Burning Man Festival is held a week before Labor Day in August. It usually takes place in Blackrock City in Nevada, though the locations change annually. It is a desert festival of organized chaos with respect for health and safety within the community. During this festival, activities and scenes of gay homosexual affection are public. Participants in the festival often express themselves by walking naked in the dessert. Every year, participants are provided with themes to serve as the focus of the festival.