Most of us love the holidays and are happy to wish our friends, family and colleagues a Happy New Year, Happy Birthday, March 8 and Valentine's Day. But there are holidays in the world about which practically nothing is known in Russia. Meanwhile, they are also distinguished by a special atmosphere, ancient customs and sometimes take on a huge scale. Today we bring to your attention Top 10 most unusual holidays in the world.
10. Festival of chickens in the US state of Nebraska.
The festival takes place every summer in the city of Wayne and is entirely dedicated to honoring the feathered inhabitants of the chicken coop. Men dress up as chickens and perform in a colorful show. An elegant roost is being erected on the square. The only event that grieves the heroes of the occasion is the competition for eating chicken wings.
9. Monkey banquet in Lopburi province, Thailand.
Every year, local residents prepare a treat of vegetables and fruits, which more than 600 primates come running in from the nearby forests. The holiday is dedicated to the god Rama, whom the army of monkeys helped to win a number of brilliant victories.
8. Tomatina in the Spanish village of Buñol.
The Tomato Massacre is one of the most fun and popular festivals in Spain. About 35 thousand people come to Buñol every year to fight using at least 100 tons of ripe tomatoes. To avoid injury, knead the tomato with your hands before throwing it. At the end of the fun, the area is washed with water from hoses.
7. Holi is a holiday of colors in New Delhi.
This ancient Indian holiday is dedicated to the onset of spring, the expulsion of evil and the rebirth to life. The festivities begin on the new moon and last 2 days. The apotheosis of fun is folk festivities, during which everyone pours tinted water on each other and showered with bright colored powders.
6. Herring Day in Kaliningrad.
The holiday is celebrated annually, although it is almost unknown in the rest of the country. On the second Saturday of April, a festive procession takes place along the streets of the city, local chefs prepare numerous treats, of course, using herring, and in the evening residents and guests of the city attend a gala concert.
5. Japanese Festival of the Nudes. 
The tradition of celebrating this holiday dates back to 767. About three thousand men, dressed only in loincloths, undergo a ritual of purification in the temple, and then walk through the city, where anyone can touch them. It is believed that touching a naked person removes troubles and misfortunes.
4. Neapolitan Pizzafest - a celebration of pizza.
Celebrations for traditional Italian food have been held since 1995. Pizza makers (pizza makers) from all over the world come to Naples to demonstrate their skills.
3. Mexican Drunkards Day. 
The holiday is celebrated on May 20, but the official authorities have nothing to do with the events, which, however, is not surprising. The tradition began in 2005 in the Mexican Internet blogging community.
2.Day of the redheads in the Dutch city of Breda.
The holiday brings together more than 5000 red-haired participants from 40 countries of the world. Every year, at the end of the festivities, a book is published - a photo album, in which more than a hundred photographs of exclusively red-haired people are published. The organizers of the event are sure that this holiday is the brightest, most positive and sunny of all.
1. Citron - French Orange Day.
The holiday takes place on the Cote d'Azur in the city of Menton. The city is decorated with sculptural compositions made of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. More than 200 thousand people came to Menton this year.