4. The Radishes’ Night
Where: Mexico
Attendance is free of charge.
Every year on December 23, Oaxaca, Mexico hosts this event. Artists begin the Night of the Radishes early in the morning by creating sculptures out of enormous radishes. These sculptures are then made in diverse scenes and compete for awards in several categories.
When the Radishes Go Dark ©Wikimedia/Alejandro Linares Garcia
Radishes were brought to the area by the Spanish during their colonial era, which is when the festival started. Originally a means of grabbing shoppers’ attention during a Christmas market, the carving practice has grown into a significant event in and of itself.