What are the most significant cultural festivals?

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- Black-necked Crane Festival: Celebrated in Bhutan, this festival honors the sacred Black-necked Crane's arrival. - Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival: A famous winter festival in China featuring immense ice sculptures. - Holi: An ancient Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. - Naadam Festival: Mongolia's National Holiday combines sports, arts, and traditional cultural displays. - Songkran: Southeast Asia’s New Year’s celebration featuring water rituals that symbolize purification and cleansing. - Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: A music festival in Morocco celebrating diverse spiritual traditions and cultures. - Timket: An Ethiopian Orthodox celebration honoring the baptism of Jesus with vibrant processions and rituals. - Ouidah International Voodoo Festival: The largest gathering of Voodoo practitioners in Benin featuring traditional rituals. - Semana Santa: Celebrating the Passion of Christ in Latin America with elaborate processions and ceremonies. - St. Patrick’s Day: A festive day celebrating Ireland's patron saint with parades and cultural activities worldwide. - Hogmanay: Scotland’s New Year celebration marked by torchlit parades, fireworks, and rich traditions. - Oktoberfest: The world’s largest beer festival in Munich, showcasing Bavarian culture and cuisine. - Carnival: Known as “the greatest show on Earth,” this Brazilian festival features samba parades and street parties. - Día de Los Muertos: A Mexican holiday honoring the dead with altars and celebrations spanning several days. - Inti Raymi: A ceremonial festival in Peru honoring the Sun God with a historical reenactment. - Medellín Flower Festival: A vibrant celebration in Colombia featuring flower displays and cultural events. - Gathering of Nations: A pow-wow in New Mexico celebrating Native American culture through dance and art. - Mardi Gras: A lively festival in New Orleans known for its spirited parades and festive atmosphere. - Toronto International Film Festival: One of the largest film festivals offering premieres of notable films each year. - Mount Hagen Culture Show: Papua New Guinea's event uniting diverse tribes through cultural displays and performances.