On the final Sunday of February, the Archbishop of Mendoza sprinkles the season’s first grapes with holy water and offers ... Funchal’s April flower festival fills the air with fragrance ...

On the surface, Thailand’s annual Songkran festival ... colorful, flower-covered shirts. Among these is a delicacy called “khao chae,” which translates to “rice soaked in water.” ...

Photo: Ashikaga Flower Park A must-see is the park’s magnificent 150-year-old wisteria tree, which is lit up in the evenings and surrounded by still water that reflects the colourful flowers.