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Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

Thousands in Kathmandu celebrated Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, with vibrant colours, music, and dance, honouring the arrival of spring and the divine love of Krishna and Radha.

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Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie

Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.

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‘What’s the news?’: A guide to Kwanzaa

Described as a “political-motivator holiday”, Kwanzaa has become internationally recognized as a celebration of African culture and community. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Christian faithful celebrate Christmas at Masses throughout Europe

Masses were organised all over the continent, and thousands of Christian worshippers attended to mark the festive occasion.

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What are the best Christmas albums to combat the tired radio classics?

Sick of hearing Bing Crosby, Band Aid and Mariah during the Christmas season? Fret no more - here are the Christmas albums you need in your life (and ears) during the holidays.

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Homs celebrates the end of Assad's regime

After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.

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What it’s like celebrating Thanksgiving as an American expat in Europe

Do expats choose to mark the quintessentially American festivity abroad and if so, what traditions do they keep up?

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Ticketmaster and Oasis go up in smoke at UK Bonfire Night celebrations

What do Liam and Noel Gallagher have to do with a failed royal murder? The Gunpowder Plot may have failed, but the Oasis brothers certainly got “fired up” (in a way, at least) this past weekend.

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Halloween: The costumes that celebrate the best (and worst) of 2024

Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re still scrambling for the perfect costume, there’s no need to panic. We’ve got you.

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Hello Kitty fans in Mexico City celebrate 50th anniversary

The fans took part in a "Fun Run" to mark the occasion.

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Thousands of flowers adorn Romanian city of Iași for religious holiday

The feast of St Paraskeva is one of the most significant religious events in Romania, drawing thousands of pilgrims from throughout the country.

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How do European countries celebrate US Independence Day?

Happy Fourth of July to Americans everywhere! If you happen to be in Europe, you might be wondering where and how you can celebrate.

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Hundreds of yogis gather in New Delhi to celebrate International Yoga

Hundreds of Yogi's gather in New Delhi to celebrates International Yoga Day.

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WATCH: Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico City

Residents of Mexico City took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

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EU celebrates 'Big Bang' anniversary with a splash of colour

Ten new countries joined the EU on 1 May 2004, boosting its population by almost 75 million people and fuelling a new era of prosperity.

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Record Store Day 2024: What releases should you be looking out for?

Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day releases for 2024.

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr across the world

From Qatar to Iran Muslims celebrate the final day of Ramadan.

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Thai New Year returns this month with water fights and parties

Here's where to celebrate Songkran this April.

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Year of the Dragon: Everything you need to know about Chinese New Year

From parades in town centres to passing on red packets, here's how the world celebrates the Spring Festival.

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In pictures: Christians across Europe celebrate Epiphany

Christians around Europe have come together to celebrate Epiphany, a day which also spells the end of Christmas for many.