Festivals Too Weird to Be Real
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 09, 2025
El Colacho (Spain)
Held in Castrillo de Murcia, men dressed as devils leap over rows of babies to cleanse them of evil spirits—yes, it`s real!
Bolas de Fuego (El Salvador)
In Nejapa, locals commemorate a volcanic eruption by hurling flaming fireballs at each other while wearing protective gear—chaotic but thrilling.
Hadaka Matsuri (Japan)
Thousands of nearly naked men compete to catch sacred sticks for luck during this wild, freezing winter festival in Okayama.
Night of the Radishes (Mexico)
In Oaxaca, giant radishes are carved into intricate scenes and displayed for a one-night-only vegetable art competition.
Monkey Buffet Festival (Thailand)
Hundreds of monkeys feast on fruits and cakes laid out just for them, in honor of local beliefs and to boost tourism.
Goose Pulling Festival (Germany)
Riders try to rip the head off a goose (formerly real, now fake) while galloping on horseback—a centuries-old carnival game.
Wife Carrying Championship ( Finland )
Men race through obstacle courses while carrying their wives—the winner gets beer equal to her weight.
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