If you’re tired of the same old tourist destinations and are on the lookout for experiences that will leave you scratching your head in disbelief, you’re in for a treat. Check out world’s most bizarre and offbeat events. From rubber duck races in Germany to rolling cheeses in England, our planet is home to some truly peculiar events. Buckle up, because we’re about to uncover five of the strangest events around the world that are sure to pique your curiosity and ignite your wanderlust.
1. Tübingen Duck Race
On the first Saturday of October, thousands of locals send their rubber ducks down the Neckar River for their chance to win €10,000 worth of prizes! This annual event started back in 1999 by Round Table 182 Tübingen as a novel fundraising activity and has grown into one of the biggest events in the area. The race starts when a truck dumps a mass of ducks into the rushing stream, and the participants cheer them on as they journey for 45 minutes from Alleenbrücke to Neckarbrücke. The winning yellow friend is the first tub toy to make it past the Neckarbrücke finishing line. Stay at Hotel Fortuna in Reutlingen. Book through Truvvi to save 22%1
2. Boryeong Mud Festival
If you are in South Korea in July, make sure to head down to Daecheon Beach (190km west of Seoul) and prepare to get filthy the Boryeong Mud Festival. Since 1998, this 17-day event has celebrated the local mineral-rich mud flats. As you can probably guess, all the activities are muddy including mud wrestling, mud slides, and mud massages. Get in touch with your inner child and come play in the mud. Stay at Kakao Pension in Boryeong. Book through Truvvi to save $12%2
3. Cheese Rolling Festival
Towards the end of May, grown adults hurry to the village of Brockworth to chase a rolling nine-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a steep hill. This entertaining race is known for its risk-taking contestants who often trip and tumble down the hill in pursuit of the cheese. Over the years, many have been seriously injured due to the steepness and unevenness of the hill and the bulk and speed of the cheese itself. The locals are hugely proud of their traditional event, and it draws a huge crowd of spectators who gather to watch this hilarious and sometimes dangerous event. Stay at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel. Close to Cooper’s Hill, Gloucestershire, England where the Cheese Rolling commences. Book through Truvvi to save 20%3
4. Air Guitar World Championship, Oulu, Finland
In August every year, the world’s most talented invisible instrument artists descend to Finland to compete in the Air Guitar World Championship, which is held as part of the Oulu Music Video Festival. What began as a joke has evolved into a significant draw for the event. Participants dress up to play an imaginary rock or heavy metal-style electric guitar, which is frequently accompanied by loud singing and dancing. The one-of-a-kind festival, which began in 1996 to promote world peace, is now one of the most popular battle-style competitions in the world. Stay at Nallikari Holiday Village Cottages in Oulu. Book through Truvvi to save 15%4
5. International Hair Freezing Contest, Canada
The International Hair Freezing Contest, held annually in Whitehorse, Yukon, is a unique winter celebration that involves creating bizarre frozen hair sculptures. The contest, which began in 2011, When a former manager noticed that the hair of customers at Takhini Hot Springs would freeze naturally, so they suggested creating a selfie competition out of it. The basic concept is to shape your locks into the most creative frosty hairdo as they freeze in the cold air above. The competition starts once outside temperature reaches -20C and goes until mid-March with the winners receiving a cash prize. Stay at Elite Hotel Downtown Centre in the Whitehorse city centre. Book through Truvvi to save 17%5
The world is filled with extraordinary celebrations, such as rubber duck races on the Neckar River in Germany, the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea, and the Cheese Rolling Festival in England. These events highlight the diversity of cultures and the human capacity for creativity and entertainment. Travel is not just about seeing famous landmarks; it’s about experiencing the quirky, unconventional, and bizarre. Remember, the world is a vast, mysterious, and wonderfully weird place, waiting for you to explore and experience its eccentricities. Until our next adventure, happy travels!
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