Festivals

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Here we describe the festivals in our RP countries. The layout is:
Name

When it is celebrated
Where it is celebrated.

Shortest possible description
Image which is optional.
And the message conveyed/reason for the celebration

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Marbat

K2 Shravan
Nagpur.

The festival involves the procession of effigies known as Marbats. There are two types of Marbats: Kali Marbat (black) and Peeli Marbat (yellow). These effigies represent symbolic aspects and are considered to be connected to evil forces. The black and yellow effigies are also called Kaali Marbat and Piwli Marbat respectively. On the second day of the Pola festival, the spirit of Kali and Peeli Marbats comes alive. Amidst feverish slogans, the effigies are led out in a procession. The shouting of slogans like

“Ida, pain, khasi, khokla, rog gheoon ja gaye marbat!” (Take away all our pains and illnesses, oh Marbat)

adds charm to the event. This may also serve as a way for people to vent their pent-up aggression and fury against societal issues.
The Peeli Marbat tradition began in 1885 during an epidemic outbreak in Nagpur. It was intended to address infectious diseases, and locals believed that creating a Marbat would free them from these ills. Yellow Marbat represents the eradication of infectious diseases.
The Kali Marbat started around 1881. According to legend, after Queen Bakabai of the Gond Royal Family revolted against her family and joined the British forces, the Gond family faced difficult times. Kali Marbat is associated with overcoming challenges and adversity. The black and yellow Marbats are taken on a 10-km procession through the lanes of Itwari and East Nagpur. Finally, these effigies are burnt, symbolically eliminating negativity and evil forces.

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In summary, the Marbat festival is a unique blend of tradition, history, and symbolism, celebrating the spirit of gratitude and resilience in Nagpur.

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The Renaissance Festival

Celebrated on: 13th of May
Celebrated at: The Central Plaza of Odessa - Odessa, Hertoghoeis Eespark - Osto, Valbyparken - Copenhagen
The Renaissance Festival / Festiva Renassansi (Kursian) / Renæssancefestivalen (Danish) is a festival celebrated in Kursia and Denmark, dedicated to the freedom of the cities of Odessa, Osto, and Copenhagen from Colonial rules of the British and the French, the celebration consists of dancing, lots and LOTS of drinking (like Oktoberfest, sorta), and burning firewood while tossing notes of hatred into it, which derived from the acts the Kursians have did close to the Durban Wall, the Kursians believe doing this will send the ashes of the notes to heaven or hell, and will be sent to the soldiers / generals who colonised the cities to tell them to "screw off!"

the Renaissance Festival being held in Valbyparken, Denmark

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The Renaissance Festival

Celebrated on: 13th of May
Celebrated at: The Central Plaza of Odessa - Odessa, Hertoghoeis Eespark - Osto, Valbyparken - Copenhagen
The Renaissance Festival / Festiva Renassansi (Kursian) / Renæssancefestivalen (Danish) is a festival celebrated in Kursia and Denmark, dedicated to the freedom of the cities of Odessa, Osto, and Copenhagen from Colonial rules of the British and the French, the celebration consists of dancing, lots and LOTS of drinking (like Oktoberfest, sorta), and burning firewood while tossing notes of hatred into it, which derived from the acts the Kursians have did close to the Durban Wall, the Kursians believe doing this will send the ashes of the notes to heaven or hell, and will be sent to the soldiers / generals who colonised the cities to tell them to "screw off!"
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the Renaissance Festival being held in Valbyparken, Denmark

U forgot the swedish

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The Renaissance Festival

Celebrated on: 13th of May
Celebrated at: The Central Plaza of Odessa - Odessa, Hertoghoeis Eespark - Osto, Valbyparken - Copenhagen
The Renaissance Festival / Festiva Renassansi (Kursian) / Renæssancefestivalen (Danish) is a festival celebrated in Kursia and Denmark, dedicated to the freedom of the cities of Odessa, Osto, and Copenhagen from Colonial rules of the British and the French, the celebration consists of dancing, lots and LOTS of drinking (like Oktoberfest, sorta), and burning firewood while tossing notes of hatred into it, which derived from the acts the Kursians have did close to the Durban Wall, the Kursians believe doing this will send the ashes of the notes to heaven or hell, and will be sent to the soldiers / generals who colonised the cities to tell them to "screw off!"
13894827788_e7f0b3ba50_k.jpg
the Renaissance Festival being held in Valbyparken, Denmark

U forgot the swedish

Kursia is Sweden.

[Aidanspacelover]

The Renaissance Festival

Celebrated on: 13th of May
Celebrated at: The Central Plaza of Odessa - Odessa, Hertoghoeis Eespark - Osto, Valbyparken - Copenhagen
The Renaissance Festival / Festiva Renassansi (Kursian) / Renæssancefestivalen (Danish) is a festival celebrated in Kursia and Denmark, dedicated to the freedom of the cities of Odessa, Osto, and Copenhagen from Colonial rules of the British and the French, the celebration consists of dancing, lots and LOTS of drinking (like Oktoberfest, sorta), and burning firewood while tossing notes of hatred into it, which derived from the acts the Kursians have did close to the Durban Wall, the Kursians believe doing this will send the ashes of the notes to heaven or hell, and will be sent to the soldiers / generals who colonised the cities to tell them to "screw off!"
13894827788_e7f0b3ba50_k.jpg
the Renaissance Festival being held in Valbyparken, Denmark

U forgot the swedish

Kursia is Sweden.

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