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5. Albuquerque International Balloon

This festival is held in Albuquerque, New
Mexico every year.

It is the largest gathering of hot air balloons in
the world.

6. Cascamorras Festival

This festival is held in Baza, Spain, in the
province of Granada on 6th September every
year. Hundreds of Spaniards cover their bodies

with grease and re-enact the stealing of the
famous statue of ‘Virgen-de-la-Piedad’ which

took place over 500 years ago. It is followed by a
grand party.

7. Chinese Holiday

The biggest holiday with dragons, fireworks,
symbolic clothing, flowers, lanterns and
celebration is China’s most important and
significant day of the year. Also known as the

Spring Festival, Chinese New year celebrations
traditionally make the festival the longest in the

Chinese calender.

8. Battle of the Oranges

The Battle of the Oranges is a festival which
includes a tradition of throwing of oranges
between organised groups. It is the largest food

fight in Italy.

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