June 1 – 10 Fes Sacred Music Festival
Fes is an excellent setting to listen to some soul stirring sacred music performed by artists from countries around the world, including Brazil, Portugal, Turkey and Cuba. This year marks the 800th birth anniversary of the poet Jallaludin Rumi and his vision features prominently in the festival. Website : www.fesfestival.com
June 2 – 3 Frog Festival, Italy
For some, the humble frog is the ultimate delicacy. If you subscribe to this viewpoint, do visit the village of Asciano near Siena on these dates. The villagers celebrate these creatures by eating them. For those who do not want to actually try the main dish, there are other food items as well. Website : www.tuscany.com
June 10 Great Scottish Walk, Edinburgh
Do your bit for charity by taking part in this walk. You can choose between the 12-mile, six mile or the Golden mile walks. Entrance fee is £10, if you are walking for an affiliated charity. Otherwise it is £20. The money will, of course, be donated. Website : www.greatscottishwalk.com
June 19 Dragon Boat Festival, Hong Kong
The Tuen Ng Festival is held in the memory of Qu Yuan, a popular hero, who drowned himself in the Mi Lo River 2, 000 years ago as a protest against corrupt rulers. The highlight of the festival is the dragon boat race in which elaborately decorated dragon boats compete with each other to the background score of heavy drums. Website : www.discoverhongkong.com
June 22 – 24 Yodeling Festival, St. Moritz
Those who are interested in listening to some high-quality yodeling, make your way to St. Moritz this June for Switzerland’s biggest yodeling festival. Yodeling started as a means of communication for people living on the mountains. Today it is an art form. Website : www.stmoritz.ch
June 22 – 24 Glastonbury Festival, England
Said to be the largest Greenfield music and performing arts event, this festival, attracts roughly 150,000 people. There’s music, dancing circus acts and events for kids. You also get to meet people who are there just to have a good time. Website www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
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