{"id":2791,"date":"2024-07-03T09:17:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T07:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latitude21.re\/what-festivals-should-you-not-miss-during-your-vacation-in-reunion\/"},"modified":"2024-07-03T09:17:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T07:17:11","slug":"what-festivals-should-you-not-miss-during-your-vacation-in-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latitude21.re\/en\/what-festivals-should-you-not-miss-during-your-vacation-in-reunion","title":{"rendered":"What festivals should you not miss during your vacation in Reunion?"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Latitude 21 in Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains, we know that your vacation should be illuminated with adventure and cultural discoveries. <\/em><\/p>\n

After all, you don’t come to the island just to visit the cirques and lava tubes, as impressive as they are.<\/em><\/p>\n

You also come here to discover all the festivals in Reunion! Because in addition to being a jewel in terms of natural splendors, Reunion is also a festive island full of life.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is why at Latitude 21, your luxury hotel in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains<\/a> , we take you to discover the coolest festivals in Reunion. <\/em><\/p>\n

Get ready, things are going to rock on the island!<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Libert\u00e9 M\u00e9tisse festival to celebrate diversity<\/h2>\n

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The first festival in Reunion<\/strong> not to be missed is Libert\u00e9 M\u00e9tisse.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a party, and not just any party!<\/p>\n

In December, the Etang-Sal\u00e9 seafront<\/strong> is transformed into an enormous open-air dancefloor<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Libert\u00e9 M\u00e9tisse celebrates the abolition of slavery with contagious energy. Music, dances, workshops for young and old, and of course, a buffet to delight your taste buds. We go there to vibrate to the rhythm of diversity<\/strong> and have a drink of fraternity, and in our more egalitarian times.<\/p>\n

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The unmissable Safiko Musik festival<\/h2>\n

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If you only do one festival in Reunion, this must be it! Every year in June, Saint-Pierre lets loose completely.<\/p>\n

For 3 days, music from all over the world<\/strong> meets on a dream beach. Reggae, rock<\/strong> , electro<\/strong> , sega<\/strong> …<\/p>\n

Sakifo means \u201c what is needed<\/em> \u201d in Creole, and believe us, they deliver. Bring your hat and your best hip swing, it’s going to heat up!<\/p>\n

Divapali, the festival of Lights<\/h2>\n

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November lights up in Saint-Andr\u00e9. Dipavali<\/strong> (or Diwali) is like an early Christmas but with thousands of lights and colors in your eyes.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Parades, traditional Indian dances, and a night market where you can test your bargaining skills. It’s beautiful, it’s festive, and it smells of curry<\/strong> and spices<\/strong> !<\/p>\n

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The Grand Raid, for warriors<\/h2>\n

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Be careful, this is serious! Also called the \u201c Diagonale des Fous<\/strong> \u201d, this running festival is not for small players.<\/p>\n

But don’t worry: you don’t have to run to enjoy this festival in Reunion.<\/p>\n

If you’re more into mojitos on the beach, come just for the vibe,<\/strong> because these runners are machines. In October, everyone is outside cheering them on. Take your horn, and come experience the adventure… from afar!<\/p>\n

>>>Also read:<\/strong> The Grand Raid de La R\u00e9union: a legendary race!<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Film Festival<\/h2>\n

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For movie buffs<\/strong> , it’s the jackpot! In November<\/strong> , Saint-Denis rolls out the red carpet for local and international films.<\/p>\n

It’s an opportunity to see films that you won’t find on Netflix and to meet directors in flip-flops. Workshops, debates, and of course unlimited popcorn.<\/p>\n

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Some tips for festivals in Reunion<\/h2>\n

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The hardest part about festivals in Reunion is choosing. And above all, to anticipate sufficiently to avoid unforeseen events<\/strong> (or the unavailability of tickets<\/strong> ).<\/p>\n

The Latitude 21 gives you some tips for preparing for the festival season:<\/p>\n