There are lots of festivals around the world that will keep students happy all year round. Students need to travel to new destinations, meet new people, and interact with different cultures. You don’t have to wait until you get a job or become financially independent to start travelling. The time is now.
By attending these festivals, you are going to expand your horizons, learn lots of useful lessons, and enhance your creativity. So which festivals are you going to attend in 2021? Here are five of the best festivals that will help you become a better version of yourself and achieve your goals.
1. Cartagena International Music Festival (4th to 12th January)
This is a music festival that’s usually held in one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. For more than nine days, the churches, and city squares open up to public performances with famous musicians from all over the world jetting in.
Every year has a unique and exciting theme. This year, the theme was all about classic elegant aesthetics in the early Romantic period complemented by virtual reality exhibitions, talks, and installations.
2. Sleepwalkers International Short Film Festival, Estonia (November 12th to 15th)
If you’ve been looking for the best film festivals for students in the world, look no further. The Sleepwalkers international short film festival is ideal for you. It takes place from November 12th to 15th every year. The hosts share some of the best short films in the world. Attendees also get the opportunity to meet with top industry professionals.
This festival showcases some of the best works being done by film schools in different parts of the world whilst allowing students and teachers to interact with each other. By attending the Sleepwalkers, you’ll find your thesis assistance, attend special masterclasses and a host of other surprises that you wouldn’t want to miss. You won’t have to pay anything to watch films.
3. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, China (January 5th)
Most of the festivals that you’ll find are all about having fun in warm weather. However, this festival is celebrated during the winter. On January 5th in Northeast China, winter winds from Siberia blow in and this signifies the start of this festival in the entire city.
Locals celebrate for an entire month. This festival is unique thanks to the large illuminated ice sculptures, lantern exhibitions, and swimming in the cold Songhua river. If you are planning to attend this festival, don’t forget to pack some warm clothes.
4. Isle of Wight Festival, UK (June 21st to 24th)
The Isle of Wight Festival amazes every person who manages to attend. Every year, the stage is usually filled with lineups of pop, rock, indie, and electronic music. The discounted price tickets for students and glamping options make it an easy choice for many young adults. This festival has hosted several famous musicians such as Rita Ora, The Script, Camila Cabello, The Killers, and James Bay to name a few.
5. International Student Festival, Norway
There’s nothing better than an international festival celebrating students. This is one of the largest festivals in the world that brings more than four hundred student representatives from over one hundred countries. All these students have a vision of creating a bright future.
Students attend concerts, workshops, ceremonies, and art exhibits that relate to the theme. Like all other festivals, every year has a unique theme. According to Bill Clinton, having a chance to meet young people from different parts of the world to discuss big questions facing our world is critical. Students need to celebrate their diversity and success.
Conclusion
As a student, traveling is always a wholesome and enriching experience. Traveling helps you get exposed to new cultures, languages, people, and different ways of life. Since students see the world differently than adults, their experience is likely to be much better. Traveling as a student helps you learn more about your world and creating your character.
All these festivals have been created for you. You don’t have to be employed or rich to attend all these five festivals. Now is the time to unlock your potential and strive to achieve your goals. Travelling will help you move out of your comfort zone and become aware of the world systems.
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