Festivity Collection (#47)

Sao Joao Festival Decorations on Largo do Pelourinho, low angle view, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Thailand, Chiang Mai, San Sai. Monks launch a khom loi (sky lantern) during the Yi Peng festival. The ceremony is a Lanna (northern Thailand) tradition and coincides with Loi Krathong festivities

Thailand, Chiang Mai, San Sai. Revellers launch khom loi (sky lanterns) into the night sky during the Yi Peng festival. The ceremony is a Lanna (northern Thailand)

Thailand, Sukhothai, Sukhothai. Sound and Light Show at Wat Mahathat in the Sukhothai Historical Park. The show is part of the Loy Krathong festival held in November, featuring cultural performances

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A mask in movement on Piazza San Marco during Carnival

During a Ngetunogh ceremony, the mother of a Pokot initiate sings and dances holding high the cowhorn container she used to smear fat over the masks of her son and other boys as a blessing

During a Ngetunogh ceremony, the mothers of Pokot initiates sing and dance holding high the cowhorn containers they used to smear fat over the masks of their sons as a blessing

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. Dragon dancers and fireworks during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The 9 day religious festival celebrates spiritual and body cleansing for the local Chinese community

Regional flags of Switzerland are paraded at the Unspunnen Bicentenary Festival, Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Switzerland

Cowbell ringers in traditional alpine costume at the Unspunnen Bicentenary Festival, Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Switzerland

Women in traditional costume at the Unspunnen Bicentenary Festival, Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Switzerland

Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks on Canal with Gondolas and Isola Di San Giorgio Maggiore. Italy Veneto Venice Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks on Canal with Gondolas

Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks on Canal with Gondolas and Isola Di San Giorgio Maggiore. Italy Veneto Venice Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks on Canal with Gondolas

Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks outside St Marks Cathedral. Italy Veneto Venice Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks St Marks Cathedral

Carnival People in Costumes and Masks. Italy Veneto Venice Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks

Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Isla del Sol, Yumani.Aymara women dance and spin in celebration of the festival of San Andres. Each November the Aymara of Lake Titicaca celebrate with colourful costumes

Lady on a swing. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Amusement in park. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The folk dance, 1847. Found in the collection of Oberosterreichisches Landesmuseum

Sunday Evening in a Farmhouse in Dalarna, 1860. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

A Company Bather in a Park. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Midas and Bacchus, ca 1624. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The Wine Festival, 1865. Private Collection

At the Dance Hall, 1913-1914. Private Collection

Spring round dance, 1909. Found in the Collection of Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz

Private Collection

Family Picnic. Found in the Collection of State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

Feast in a vine pergola. Found in the Collection of State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

Krtsanisi. Found in the Collection of State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

Peasant parlour with noble visitors. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Midsummer dance in Rattvik. Private Collection

On the way to the festival. Private Collection

Round Dance Of Putti. Sunrise. Private Collection

Women Dancing in a Ring. Found in the Collection of Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

Feast of the Molokans. Found in the Collection of Niko Pirosmanashvili Museum, Mirzaani

Bacchus. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Reale, Genova

Before a Tavern. Private Collection

Three Men at Dinner, 1900s. Artist: Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918)
Three Men at Dinner, 1900s. Private Collection

The Village Fair, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
The Village Fair, 1920. Private Collection

By the Tea House. Artist: Balunin, MiKhail Abramovich (1875-1939?)
By the Tea House. Private Collection

The Village Fair, 1882. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
The Village Fair, 1882. Private Collection

Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Artist: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Private Collection

Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Found in the collection of British Library

The Carousel (El tiovivo). Artist: Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945)
The Carousel (El tiovivo). Private Collection

The King Drinks. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
The King Drinks. Found in the collection of Musees royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

The Girl with the Wineglass. Artist: Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-1675)
The Girl with the Wineglass. Found in the collection of Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Braunschweig

The Allegory of Taste. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Allegory of Taste. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Night Fair at Saint-Pol-de-Leon. Artist: Puigaudeau, Ferdinand Loyen du (1864-1930)
Night Fair at Saint-Pol-de-Leon. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

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"Festivity: A Global Celebration of Culture and Joy" From the lively "Peasants Wedding" to the enchanting Jewish festival of Hanukkah, festivity knows no bounds. In Charminar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India, Asia, the air is filled with excitement as locals gather to celebrate their rich heritage. Meanwhile, in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, Europe adrenaline rushes through the veins during the exhilarating Running of the Bulls (Encierro) at San Fermin festival. In a picturesque scene beneath colourful lanterns in Seville's streets, girls dance a sevillana with infectious energy. Axoum (Axum), Tigre region witnesses an awe-inspiring procession for Christian festival Rameaux that captivates hearts and minds alike. Tivoli Gardens at Christmas in Copenhagen showcases Denmark's Scandinavian charm as visitors revel in its magical atmosphere. The Feast of Venus brings together lovers of art and beauty from all corners of the world to indulge their senses. Giant incense sticks light up Georgetown during China's moon festival in Penang Malaysia - a mesmerizing sight that fills both locals and tourists with wonder. Witnessing Whirling Dervishes spin gracefully or joining Buddhists celebrating Losar offers spiritual enlightenment amidst festivities. Revolutionary art adorns every corner of Havana's Museum of Revolution where history comes alive through vibrant brushstrokes. No matter where you find yourself on this diverse planet Earth; festivity unites us all under one joyous banner. Let us embrace these celebrations as they remind us that our differences are what make life truly beautiful.