La Tomatina, Spain: An epic tomato fight where thousands hurl tomatoes at each other in a juicy frenzy.
Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea: Revel in mud baths, slides, and wrestling in this messy celebration.
Up Helly Aa, Scotland: Set fire to a Viking longship in a fiery spectacle during this winter festival.
Baby-Jumping Festival, Spain: Leap over infants in a symbolic cleansing ritual to ward off evil spirits.
Cheese Rolling, England: Chase a rolling wheel of cheese down a steep hill, risking hilarious tumbles.
Songkran, Thailand: Engage in massive water fights during the Thai New Year, drenching everyone in sight.
Hadaka Matsuri, Japan: Brave the cold in loincloths to catch sacred sticks and gain good fortune.
Monkey Buffet Festival, Thailand: Offer a feast of fruits and vegetables to hundreds of monkeys in Lopburi.
Thaipusam, Malaysia: Witness extreme body piercings and spiritual devotion in this Hindu festival honoring Lord Murugan.