Top 5 Nude Events in the World
All around the world naturists gather to celebrate their love of the human body in its most natural form - completely naked. Many of these spectacular events are clothing-optional and almost all of them are in good taste (sorry, we skipped the sin-sizzling festivals when compiling our list of favorites). Check out a few of the world’s top nude events!
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5. Maslin Beach Nude Olympics (Australia)
Nude beaches are fairly common, though carefully regulated, throughout Australia. Maslin Beach is officially known as the first nude beach in the country and in order to honor that distinction the Maslin Nude Beach Olympics are held there each year.
Did you know the original Olympic athletes ran in the nude?
Participants usually gather on a hot summer day (usually near Australia Day in January) to run in the 3-legged race (the one where you tie your FEET together, folks). There’s even a competition to determine who has the best naked rear end, too. Head on down and celebrate life while embracing the way you entered the world - buck naked.
4. Running of the Nudes (Pamplona, Spain)
Every year in Pamplona, Spain there is a festival known as the Running of the Bulls. Back in July of 2002, a group of animal lovers decided to form their own run in protest of what they believe is nothing short of animal cruelty.
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The annual Running of The Nudes attracts thousands of people from all over the globe wearing nothing but a red scarf, plastic bull horns and logo undies. They run for about an hour in the hopes of spreading the word about animal cruelty and bull-fighting. The run may be brief, but the parties afterwards last well into the night.
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3. Hadaka Matsuri - Naked Festival (Japan)
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Insanity? Perhaps. But on what always works out to be the coldest day in February large groups of men get together and walk around the town of Saidaiji in the Okayama prefecture of Japan in nothing but their thongs.
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No, these men are not sober when they participate in the festival. As a matter of fact, they believe that parading through town chanting “Washoi” (loosely translated to “Wondafuru”) after drinking copious amounts of sake is pleasing to the Gods.
2. World Body Painting Festival (Austria/ South Asia)
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The annual World Body Painting Festival, held once in Austria and once in South Asia each year, is a spectacular opportunity for artists and their subjects to show of f not only their artistic talents but their love for the human body as well.
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The festival includes entertainment, live exhibitions, photography and, of course, plenty of painted skin. While clothing is required to attend the event, there are very few places where you’ll get to see the human body displayed in such a beautiful and artistic manner.
1.World Naked Bike Ride (Worldwide)
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The World Naked Bike Ride is held annually to protest against the world being taken over by cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Oh - and it’s fun, too! The event is held in several cities around the world but all are aiming for a common cause: “Stop Indecent Exposure to Vehicle Emissions!”
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But seriously, there are over 70 participant cities throughout 20 countries participating in the festival throughout the year. The main focus is for nudists and naturists to have fun while educating the public about our dependency on oil and non-renewal energy sources.
Whether you choose to completely strut your stuff or simply minimize your clothing choices, any of these festivals are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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February 25th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Nude events are always fun. I hate it when people are outraged because “it’s indecent!”. Come on, there’s nothing sexual about a bunch of average looking naked people until you make it out to be sexual.
Also I gotta try the naked bike ride - it might be fun!
June 9th, 2009 at 6:00 am
This Is Stoopid
June 9th, 2009 at 6:02 am
you are Wiked And bad
June 9th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
here in philippines there is i think an anual nude run but i forgot what is the cause, it is hosted by the University of the Philippines
June 18th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Its a different way of protesting,To attract much attension. I don’t know how they can manage themself.
July 14th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Okay, I was totally into this whole listing until I saw the last one. Road rasj can happen at any time on a moving 2 wheel vehicle, and it’s scary to think of all of those people running that risk. Still, as a form of protest it does have it’s merit.
September 29th, 2009 at 9:00 am
I think very good. thank u this share.
January 13th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Mon nom est lamine de l’Algérie J’ai 26 ans désireux de participer à des festivals organisés nudiste en Europe … Je veux aider à vous pour me dire organisateurs Khanaoin … J’aime être nu car cela me fait beaucoup de liberté… merci
January 14th, 2010 at 3:51 am
very good pics i like bye