Somewhere across the globe
on any given day of the year, a cultural festival is taking place. Whatever the
location, festivals of life nourish us with ancient rituals in a fast-changing
world. They cover all facets of the human condition, the changing seasons,
weddings, coming of age ceremonies, births and deaths, the worship of gods and
the battle against evil spirits.
Festivals showcase three
of the world’s most iconic cultural festivals at close quarters, revealing the
modern face of ancient traditions. We discover China’s Spring Festival which
focuses on family and good fortune for the New Year ahead. We then travel to
Morocco for the Berber Wedding Festival which surrounds marrying couples with
music and the sounds of a massive harvest market. Finally, we visit Mexico’s
riotous Day of the Dead celebrations, uniting the living and the dead in
feasting, dancing and fantastic decoration.