Weird and funny festivals around the world

La Tomatina festival

Visiting a place during a festival is like seeing a completely new face of the town and city you’re visiting. Sometimes it can completely transform a sleepy little town into a bustle of music and colour, and in the case of lively anthills (like Rio, or New Orleans), it makes them even more gaudy and energetic.

But what about festivals that are plain strange, festivals that celebrate things that you’ve never even imagined that anyone would like to celebrate? For example, radishes, or cheese rolling. While not exactly the most glamorous way to spend a day or two of your holiday, these festivals will surely bring a smile on your face (or at least make you giggle). Here are some of the weirdest and funniest festivals on the planet. …