世界上五大古怪的节日.docVIP

世界上五大古怪的节日 大千世界，无奇不有。除了我们耳熟能详的传统中外节日——国庆节、中秋节、情人节、圣诞节——之外，许多国家都有那么几个让人觉得不可思议甚至古怪的节日，庆祝的方式也是千奇百怪。当你坐在家中吃西红柿的时候，某个西班牙城市的人们正在打西红柿仗取乐；当你穿着羽绒服哆哆嗦嗦地走在寒风里的时候，日本也许正在举行裸体大游行……古怪归古怪，这些节日也都是一国文化的组成部分。 By Wendy Stenberg 李殊 选 言佳 注 Celebrations and traditions hold a special place in a country. It is a time of national solidarity when the families come together and forget the day-to-day grind and celebrate a holiday, for a particular purpose. It is a way for the people to express themselves. Besides the national festivals and celebrations, many places enjoy some whacky celebrations. Here are just five whacky festivals: Henley-on-Todd Regatta 托德河脚行船赛 If you want something quieter, trip over to Alice Springs in the dry heart of Australia. There you will find the Todd Regatta in a riverbed that normally has no water. The boats are bottomless and without paddles, or motors. They are usually constructed from beer cans, which have been eagerly emptied by the boat builders. The teams run up the riverbed with their feet sticking out of the bottom of their boats. In 1993 the race was cancelled because of the threat of a once in a blue moon rain storm. World Black Pudding Throwing Championship 扔黑布丁比赛 In Greater Manchester UK they throw black puddings. Black pudding is traditionally made of cooked pig blood, fat and rusk, encased in a length of intestine. The contest dates back to the 1850s. Competitors from across the world have gathered at a pub in Greater Manchester for the World Black Pudding Throwing Championship. The aim is to knock Yorkshire puddings off a 20-foot shelf by throwing black puddings at them. Sauna Bathing Championships 桑拿浴大赛 If you prefer it hot, Finland is the place for you to compete in the Sauna Bathing Championships. Every 30 seconds the heat is turned up, but the contestants must keep their naked bums firmly on the wooden seat, while remaining seated in an upright position. The last person left in the sauna is the winner. The La Tomatina Festival 西班牙西红柿节 Every Augu