Prashant Mishra
In the town of Buñol, thousands gather to throw overripe tomatoes at each other. This messy and fun festival is held every August.
This Japanese festival, held in Kawasaki, celebrates fertility, and features parades with giant phallic statues.
In Castrillo de Murcia, men dressed as devils jump over babies laid on mattresses to cleanse them of sin and bring good luck.
In Gloucestershire, participants chase a rolling wheel of cheese down a steep hill, risking bumps and bruises for the prize.
This South Korean festival invites visitors to play, wrestle, and slide in mud. Held annually in Boryeong, it promotes the city's mineral-rich mud.
In Lopburi, locals honor the macaques with a grand feast of fruits and vegetables, attracting thousands of tourists.
Held in Oulu, contestants compete in mimicking playing the guitar to rock songs, judged on their creativity and enthusiasm.