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THE YEAR 2022 brings even greater hope to all world travelers wherever they are, that this year they can put their travel plans into their bucket list.
As borders between countries slowly open and traveling becomes a reality, the right time has come to rethink your future travel plans and feel the excitement about the journey. For those of you who are looking for ideas to combine travel with big events for a more memorable experience, this is what you can do.
Agoda highlights six major events from around the world that can provide travelers with ideas and inspiration for a memorable trip in 2022, whichever part of the world you want to explore. From north to south, east to west and in between, there are several unforgettable events held this year, which can bring back the activities of traveling in a spectacular way.
Winter Adventure – Winterlude 2022, Canada
Ready to relax? Enjoy cool breezes, soft snow and gorgeous ice sculptures at this magical winter festival in Ottawa, Canada. There are several activities and activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, highlighting Canada’s cultural, artistic and culinary diversity. The best thing is that most of these events are free of charge.
For lovers of adrenaline-pumping activities, try skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest natural ice-skating rink and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The festival is usually held during the first three weekends of February each year. This year, the event will take place in the urban area of Ottawa-Gatineau from February 4 to 21. Bring your skates if you want to be there! indoor outdoor
Tech enthusiast – Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This spectacular global event is an exhibition of innovation, technology, arts and culture from many organizations and 192 participating countries. The whole place is built in the desert with the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ and is divided into three areas: Mobility, Opportunity, and Sustainability.
There are plenty of activities to do and attractions to see, including ‘The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet’ – a culinary journey as imagined in 2320, inspired by AI, microbiology and space. Don’t miss the ‘Kaleidoscope’ – an immersive nighttime extravaganza that combines light effects and visual arts. Expo 2020 will last until March 31, 2022.
Nature lover – Floriade Expo 2022, Netherlands
If you are looking for a way to a more sustainable lifestyle, this international horticultural exhibition which is held every ten years is an interesting event to learn more about sustainability. There are more than 40 attractive pavilions where participating countries showcase their latest environmental innovations.
During the opening period from spring to early autumn, you can feel and enjoy the smell of beautiful plants and flowers, with a variety of music and art from participating countries to complete your experience. Want more fun? You can take the cable car and cross the park. The exhibition takes place in Almere from 14 April to 9 October. After the exhibition ends, the site will be rebuilt into a green and healthy urban district called ‘Hortus’.
Time traveler – Inti Raymi 2022, Peru
Get ready to marvel at the grand celebration of ‘Inti’, the most powerful sun god of the Inca civilization. This event is held in conjunction with the winter solstice (winter solstice) South America, enlivened by beautiful costumes, lavish parties, reenactments of ancient Inca rituals, which are intended as a tribute to the god Inti, and the climax is a royal procession to the ancient fortress.
Tourists can enjoy indigenous culture before Western influences came to South America. As a tourist variation, there are ruins, farms and small walks around the area. This year, this traditional religious festival will be held in Cusco on June 21-24.
Move with the music – MassKara Festival, Philippines
Enjoy the liveliest street parties in Bacolod, known as the City of Smiles and move to the beat of the music with the locals. One of the interesting activities is the epic dance competition, where the dancers are dressed in colorful costumes and wearing iconic smiling face masks, and perform impressive dance moves. The mask is a statement of the local people about their persistence in facing every challenge that comes.
After dancing, try the city’s famous grilled chicken dish called ‘Chicken Inasal.’ Other fun activities include the MassKara Beauty Queen pageant, evening parties, sports competitions and more. This year the celebrations will take place throughout the month of October, with the main activity taking place on October 24.
Wonder seeker – Grand Egyptian Museum Official Opening, Egypt
Although currently delayed due to the pandemic, this magnificent Egyptian crown jewel located on the Giza Plateau is set to become the largest, most modern and most famous museum complex in the world when completed. As the construction cost exceeded US$1 billion, the opening ceremony of this museum will certainly be an event that will always be remembered.
The museum is slated to open in November, and houses about 100,000 ancient artifacts, about 20,000 of which have never been shown to the public, as well as the largest collection of Tutankhamun’s remains. At the entrance, you are greeted by a giant statue of Ramses II, the third king of ancient Egypt’s 19th dynasty. [souces/photo special]
