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Asia’s festivals can really be summed up in one word: diverse. From east to west, the region boasts a smorgasbord of the weird, the wonderful, and the downright bizarre. But whatever their flavour, festivals offer a fantastic means of immersing oneself in a foreign community’s culture. In keeping with Passport’s mission to equip the modern traveller with a comprehensive guide to Asia, we’ve covered as many bases as possible, with a calendar and listings of some of the festival highlights in the region – and you’re invited.

Journey to Mongolia for the riotous Naadam festival, which gives the Olympics a run for its money in terms of its fierce competitive edge, with three Genghis Khan-approved traditional sports. Visit the Surin Elephant Roundup, which has its origins in Thailand’s royal hunts in the Ayutthaya period. In the Philippines, Easter takes a turn for the queasy as Catholic devotees re-enact the crucifixion in all its gory glory. Take a turn to India for the Pushkar Camel Fair, the largest of its kind in the world, and in Central Asia, get into the spirit of the widespread Nowruz celebrations.

Asian Geographic PASSPORT Magazine Description:

"Travel Without Borders" This magazine is a resourceful read for all your travel needs throughout the Asia Pacific. Each issue will shine the spotlight on a specific region, packed with compelling travel stories, useful travel tips and practical advice to give readers the scoop on the region's best-kept-secrets and the best times to go - everything the guidebooks don't tell you! You'll also gain insights on the land, history, people, culture and festivals. All of these we consider essential for a complete travel experience.