The year 2022 is coming to an end, and the exhilarating excitement of the year-end party is permeating the air. What are your plans for the month? Will you enjoy the atmosphere of the year-end festival 2022, or will you spend the end month of 2022 lounging in your bed?
Indian culture
If the plan is enjoyment, December is the best month. All over the country, cultural fests are pilling up excitement, whether it is in the north with Losar or the south with the eagerly anticipated Cochi carnival. Here is a list of the top 7 events happening across India in December that will satisfy your desire for culturally rich and fun activities. And trust us, all festivals 2022 listed here are perfect fits for the gen z.
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1. Perumthitta Tharavad
One of India’s most well-known December festivals 2022, is Perumthitta Tharavad. It is observed with great splendour and grandeur. Theyyam, a traditional dance style from Kerala, is performed on this occasion to portray stories centred around mythological and historical figures.
The Theyyam festival 2022 is taking place at Perumithitta Tharavad Kottamkuzhy for ten days. This celebration is a lavish affair that features a variety of Theyyams, Kerala’s vibrant ritual dance that is considered to be one of the country’s oldest folk arts. The fest is filled with super fun activities like traditional dance, ancient triable performances, mimes, native food and so much more.
Where: Kottamkuzhy, Kerala
Dates: 7 – 16th December 2022
2. Kumbhalgarh Festival 2022– The Cultural Feast
The historical fort of Kumbhalgarh, situated in the Aravalli Hills, 84 kilometres north of Udaipur, hosts the festival to honour Maharana Kumbha’s contributions to art and culture. The annual cultural carnival has been run for more than ten years.
The upcoming magnificent Kumbhalgarh Festival 2022, will feature a vibrant display of Rajasthan’s multicoloured culture. The purpose of the festival is to enthral the spectators with all that Rajasthan represents. In order to give you a glimpse of the raw side of the state, a variety of cultural performances, contests, art & craft workshops, exhibitions of local food, puppet shows etc are planned.
Where: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Udaipur
Dates: 8th -9th January 2022
3. Ran Utsav
A land of art, crafts, nature, music, dance, and people, Kutch is one of the state’s most ecologically and racially diverse districts. Every year, the Kutch or Rannutsav festival 2022, a three-day festive bonanza brimming with Indian culture, hospitality, vigour, and the traditional flavour of the area, is hosted during the full moon night of the winter amid the breathtaking and contrasting landscape.
This 3 to 4 day carnival, held at various locations throughout Kutch, takes visitors on a tour of the region’s grandiose natural scenery and introduces them to its native cultures and ethnicities. The semi-arid Grasslands of a Banni are the venue for the region’s diverse array of arts and crafts, and they also host the most splendid display of local vernacular architecture. The most enthralling experience is provided by a variety of folk dancing, local activities like horse riding and camera riding and music performances organised in the sparkling moonlit landscape.
Where: Kutch, Gujarat
Dates: 1st November 2022 – 20th February 2023
4. Hornbill Festival
The festival 2022 aims to promote inter-tribal harmony and highlight Nagaland’s cultural heritage. This one festival 2022 is simply an experience for a lifetime. you can actually experience the naga life just by being a part of the event. It enables visitors to learn more about the people and culture of Nagaland. There are so many hidden stories of east India that not much of us know about, say for example, do you know about the Kongthong Village, The whistling village– here Villagers Have No Name, and Everyone Has A Song
The event brings together people from Nagaland and other parts of India. You are welcome to take part in the festival’s energetic events, games, crafts, sporting competitions, and food festivities. Traditional artworks like paintings, woodcarvings, & sculptures are also featured in the 10-day programme. Additionally, it includes native activities, like War dance, music performances, headhunting rituals, traditional archery, rice beer, beauty pageants, traditional fashion shows, Night market and Naga wrestling.
Where: Kohima, Nagaland
Dates: 1st – 10th December 2022
5. Magnetic Fields Festival 2022
If this festival season’s call is for an adrenaline rush, listen carefully. Do not skip the magnetic Field Festival!! This is among the most breathtaking occasions and celebrations in December 2022 in India, where aspiring artists from countries around the world are given a platform to showcase their skills in front of a mass audience. Through workshops, musical performances, a buffet of Rajasthani specialities, and captivating adventure sports, this three-day camping festival celebrates the heritage and hospitality of Rajasthan. starting your day with yoga and ending it with a concert under the stars, now that is what you get here. activities like secret parties, kite flying competitions, treasure hunts, and music workshops are some of the highlights.
Where: Alsisar, Rajasthan
Dates: 9, 10, and 11 December 2022
6. Galdan Namchot
On the ranking of Indian festivals, Galdan Namchot is among the most opulent events. It celebrates the birth and Buddhahood of a Tibetan saint-scholar Tsongkhapa as well as the start of the New Year in Ladakh. The locals display their excitement in full force, beginning with giant decorations of Lakhakh and Indian culture and continuing with native food preparation. The carnival is energised by dance and music, a wide variety of regional cuisine, the giving of Khatak, butter tea, and a tonne of yaks! Your visit to this festival in 2022 will be an unforgettable one thanks to Ladakh’s unique landscape and natural beauty.
Where: Leh, Ladakh
Dates: 18 to 28 December 2022
7. Cochin Carnival
The Cochin Carnival, which is based on the long-standing cultural custom of welcoming the New in this historic town, developed a unique identity as a participatory, secular festival during the United Nations International Year of Youth in 1979. It serves as a venue for the annual gathering of all cultural groups in this multiethnic town for the New Year’s celebration. The event is packed with various buzz like beach volleyball, beach bike race, Continuous playing of Panchavadyam (the blend of 5 instrumental music), beach football and much more.
Where: Cochin, Kerala
Dates: 25th December 2022 – 1st January 2023
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