Oktoberfest in Munich attracts millions annually from September to October. Chinese New Year celebrated between January 21 and February 20. Carnival of Rio de Janeiro draws millions for parades and samba music. Comic-Con International in San Diego is one of the largest pop culture conventions
Founded in 1889 by Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller. Located in Montmartre with iconic red windmill on roof. Features 850-seat hall with red glowing table lamps
Founded in 1810 to celebrate King Ludwig I's wedding to Princess Therese. Horse races were first part of the festival, with Franz Baumgartner as first winner. Festival expanded to include agricultural shows and carnival booths in 1818
Forks was once inhabited by Quileute Native Americans before ceding territory. Named after forks in nearby Bogachiel, Calawah, and Sol Duc rivers. Incorporated in 1945, located east of Calawah-Bogachiel river confluence. Surrounded by Olympic rainforest with oceanic climate
Frankfurt is Germany's fifth-largest city with 773,068 inhabitants (2022). Located on Main river in Hesse state, forming continuous conurbation with Offenbach. Home to European Central Bank and Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Second-wealthiest European city after London (2023)
Filipino Igorot tribe hangs coffins in limestone caves for protection. Indonesian women sharpen teeth for beauty, optional. Bali's Day of Silence involves fasting and demon statue burning. Finnish Wife Carrying Championship tests relationship and stamina. Thai Yi Peng festival features thousands of floating lanterns