Traditions by region
Eleven regions of the world, filed the way each country is usually placed. Open one to see its countries, cities and traditions.
South AsiaDiwali, Holi, Eid and Vesak, saptapadi and mehndi: the densest calendar of living traditions anywhere.324 traditionsSoutheast AsiaSongkran, Tet, Nyepi and Pchum Ben, rice rituals and temple offerings.136 traditionsEast AsiaLunar New Year, tea ceremony, hanami, chuseok and the ancestors.247 traditionsCentral Asia and the CaucasusNowruz, the yurt, felt and falconry, and the supra table of Georgia.50 traditionsMiddle EastRamadan, hospitality of coffee and dates, Shabbat, Nowruz and the hajj.187 traditionsNorth AfricaMint tea, couscous Fridays, henna nights, moussems and Coptic feasts.55 traditionsSub-Saharan AfricaNaming ceremonies, initiation, kente and the harvest yam, Timkat and Ethiopian coffee.160 traditionsEuropeCarnival, Midsummer, Christmas markets, Easter, the village fête and the long Sunday lunch.672 traditionsNorth AmericaThanksgiving, powwow, Dia de Muertos, the Fourth of July and the Canadian maple season.160 traditionsLatin America and the CaribbeanCarnaval, Inti Raymi, quinceañera, mate, asado and the Day of the Dead.117 traditionsOceaniaHaka and hangi, Dreamtime and corroboree, kava, tapa and the umu oven.58 traditions