In communities around the world, cultural traditions are preserved in centuries-old contests and celebrations. Regardless of origin, each one of these unique festivals is closely tied to the shared history and identity of those involved.

Where to Watch Archaic Festivals • Seizoen 1

6 Episodes

  • Royal Shrovetide Football
    A1
    Royal Shrovetide FootballThe Royal Shrovetide Football Match is a "Medieval football" game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, England.
  • Cascamorras
    A2
    CascamorrasJournalist Luis Márquez investigates the Cascamorras Festival, a mixture of the profane and the religious spirituality, of the divine and the human joined in a curious and different way, and at the same time profound.
  • Onbashira
    A3
    OnbashiraLake Suwa, Nagano, Japan. US born Journalist Nelson Babin-Coy has lived in Japan for the last 9 years and explores one of the holiest and most iconic festivals in the entire country: The Onbashira.
  • Fiesta De La Tradición
    A4
    Fiesta De La TradiciónSan Antonio de Areco, Argentina. Journalist Nicolás Vega explores the Fiesta de la Tradicion, the most traditional gaucho festival in the world.
  • Gotad Ad Kiangan
    A5
    Gotad Ad KianganJournalist Troy Montero investigates the Gotad Ad Kiangan festival. The annual festival of Ifugao consists of dancing, chanting and folk singing all centered in and around Kiangan, but above all it's about the vital Ethnic Games.
  • Tapati Rapa Nui
    A6
    Tapati Rapa NuiEaster Island's claim to fame each summer is the Tapati Rapa Nui, a festival that is at the same time a test of masculine strength and feminine grace, a celebration of local culture and a welcoming of visitors.

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