1 February 2021
More than 50 countries celebrate carnivals each year. They have different traditions. Carnivals started as a Western Christian practice during the Shrovetide period. Participants eat different foods and take alcohol. Some people consume butter, donuts, and milk in small quantities. The following are five top international carnivals you shouldn’t miss.
1. The Notting Hill Carnival (United Kingdom)
The Notting Hill Carnival occurs in West London each year after summer. It is the largest street party that is held in Europe. The carnival attracts two million participants from different regions and countries. It started in 1960 to celebrate the multicultural population in London.