This week on WION Wings, we travel through some of Asia and Europe’s most vibrant destinations, festivals and new travel opportunities. We begin in Varanasi, one of India’s oldest and most important spiritual cities. From its historic ghats and temples to the atmosphere along the Ganga, we explore what makes Varanasi one of India’s most compelling cultural destinations. We also bring you highlights from a recent travel summit, where tourism leaders and industry experts gathered to discuss the future of travel.
From Maharashtra’s spectacular Dahi Handi human pyramids to the sacred cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, we explore the origins and traditions of Janmashtami. Teams of Govindas climb multi-tier human pyramids to break suspended earthen pots, while temples across India come alive with prayers, devotional music and celebrations marking the birth of Lord Krishna. In Kandy, decorated elephants, dancers, drummers and torchbearers fill the streets for the spectacular Esala Perahera. One of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist festivals, the procession honours the Sacred Tooth Relic and combines centuries of religious tradition with elaborate performances and ceremonial pageantry.
London’s streets explode with colour, music and Caribbean culture as the Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th year. From spectacular costumes and parade floats to steel bands and sound systems, the event remains one of Europe’s biggest street festivals. Uzbekistan is making travel easier for Indian visitors with 30-day visa-free entry. A new pact is also set to expand the use of UPI-enabled payment apps, making everyday transactions more convenient for Indian tourists. We also explore some of Uzbekistan’s must-visit destinations, from the historic Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara to the capital, Tashkent.
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