About This Event

Around the world, festivals offer some of the most extraordinary and unforgettable experiences – moments when cultures come vividly to life through ritual, spectacle and shared celebration. Join Daniel Stables as he journeys into the heart of global festivity. From Shetland’s blazing Viking fire festival to sacrificial funeral rites in Indonesia; from the masked intrigue of Venice Carnival to the famously chaotic Cooper’s Hill cheese race, he uncovers the many ways that cultures tell stories and bring communities together. He talks to Ash Bhardwaj about discovering the world through its most vibrant gatherings and why these celebrations are not just a spectacle but a powerful expression of what it means to be human. There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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