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Funky Festivals of the Past

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There have been some strange and intriguing festivals recorded in history. Some festivals have their origin many millennia ago, while others were celebrated during medieval times. Most of the festivals celebrated in ancient times were of a religious or spiritual nature. Here is a look at some of these festivals. Festival of Saturnalia This festival

Non-Profit Organizations Hosting Festivals in the USA

Today, it is not uncommon to find non-profit organizations that organize events and festivities for the public. This provides much-needed funding for various projects that these organizations normally undertake. Non-profit organizations in the USA arrange the following festivals. The Burning Man This festival is hosted annually by a non-profit organization in the Black Rock City of Nevada. This event takes place from the end of August to early September. This festival enjoys the participation of the majority of the city’s citizens—the event highlights themes like self-expression and self-reliance in its activities. The idea of gift-giving is also an important aspect of the event. New Orleans Mardi Gras This popular festival stretches for an entire two weeks, long before Shrove Tuesday until Ash Wednesday. The streets are generally crowded with large parades that grow as the festival nears its end. The climax of the event finishes off with the largest of the parades, followed by a ball. This Louisiana festival attracts thousands of fans annually. Bonnaroo Festival The “Bonnaroo Works Fund” was established in 2009. The festival celebrates art and music. The celebration normally takes place in Tennessee. This particular fund managed to accumulate over $200,000 in grants awarded to more than 40 non-profit organizations before the start of the festival in 2015. Bonnaroo is also responsible for promoting lifestyle and wellness. Their activities are also focused on environmental management and other philanthropic ventures. The Summerfest The Summerfest is currently one of the biggest music festivals in the United States. The festivities run for 11 days. It now supports several charities like Kohl’s Cares, and they offer a range of affordable services to young musicians. The movement has also been known to encourage the donation of nonperishable food items. The Landmark Music Festival The festival has gained some notoriety for its historical significance. Some of the funds raised during this music festival go to maintaining national heritage sites. The music festival encourages its fans to promote the preservation of historical monuments such as the National Mall. Buy a ticket to contribute Contributing to a worthy cause can be as simple as buying a ticket for a music festival. Remember to read the fine print when buying a ticket next time to see where the proceeds go to.
Funky Festivals of the Past

There have been some strange and intriguing festivals recorded in history. Some festivals have their origin many millennia ago, while others were celebrated during medieval times. Most of the festivals celebrated in ancient times were of a religious or spiritual nature. Here is a look at some of these festivals. Festival of Saturnalia This festival was celebrated by the Romans during the winter solstice. The celebration was held to honor the god Saturn. This occasion was initially celebrated for one day but eventually grew into a week-long celebration. The festivities usually involved paying respects to the god of time and agriculture. This Roman celebration included masters and their slaves. The Festival of Yule Celtic traditions in northern Europe celebrated the festival of Yule. Celebrations involved the sun (viewed as a wheel responsible for the change of seasons). The word Yule was derived from the word “wheel’’. The festivities were typically held during winter. Many of the Celtic traditions and beliefs are still followed by some religions today. The Festival of Akitu This festival celebrated the coming of spring. In ancient Babylonia, the marriage of the god Marduk to earth (Ishtar) signified the change in seasons. Members of the Babylonian society would have a feast to celebrate this union. It was also believed that heaven and earth united during this time of year. The Babylonians would also celebrate various culture activities such as reciting poems during the occasion. The kings often arranged marriages during these times as well. Feeling the nostalgia Many traditions and festivals today have certain links to the past. Most people do not recognize the connection that past affairs have with the present. It is hard not to feel a little bit of nostalgia by looking at how past cultures celebrated an occasion.

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