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Despite stormy skies, Spain's National Day celebrations march on

For the first time in 14 years, Catalan President Salvador Illa attended the ceremonies and royal reception hosted by King Felipe VI.

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Nepal's pride parade is a celebration of diversity

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and supporters gathered in Kathmandu for Nepal's Pride parade, the first since same-sex marriage registration was legalized following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.

Culture news

From Barbie to AI: Switzerland's largest carnival begins in Basel

This year's themes for one of Switzerland's oldest traditions include artificial intelligence and the Barbie movie.

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WATCH: St Nicholas leads parade through snowy Czech villages

In the Czech Republic, the feast of St Nicholas is celebrated with a procession that dates back centuries. But don't expect this Santa to be accompanied by elves or reindeer. In Wallachia, his companions are much scarier...

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WATCH: Mexican revellers take to the streets in Day of the Dead parade

Families in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca have been celebrating the annual 'Muerteada' for as long as they can remember.

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Hong Kong revives its 'living tradition' of fire dragon dance

The dragon was hoisted by hundreds of volunteers who danced and bounded along the streets of the Tai Hang neighbourhood in a raucous parade.

Hungary

Thousands march at Budapest Pride as Hungary enforces restrictive laws

Thousands of participants of the Budapest Pride march wound through the streets of the Hungarian capital on Saturday – with many voicing their anxiety over the increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community from the country's right-wing government.

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Russians rehearse for Moscow's annual victory parade

Russians remember World War II each year with a victory parade on May 9th. Although events have been called off in some cities near the Ukraine border, soldiers have been rehearsing for the event in Moscow.

Experiences

Pastries, parades and parties: A guide to Venice Carnival 2023

This year’s edition of Venice Carnival is the first in three years to take place without any pandemic restrictions.

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People from around the world gather in Venice for carnival parade

Some hundred decorated rowing boats paraded on Sunday, from Punta della Dogana to Rialto Bridge, led by the legendary 7-metre-long papier-maché ‘Pantegana’, which has become one of the symbols of the Venetian carnival.

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Colorful kayakers light up Copenhagen canals for parade

Danes have staged an alternative take on the traditional Santa Lucia parade, kayaking through Copenhagen's canals while singing carols.

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Adorable corgis wearing Christmas sweaters parade through London

The annual parade started in 2018 to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and this year was in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

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Vienna marks pre-Christmas period with mythical Krampus parade

Austria's capital held its annual pre-Christmas parade on Saturday celebrating the mythical Krampus, a fearsome half-goal and half-demon, alongside Saint Nicholas.

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Festival celebrates mangoes grown in Egypt

The mango has its parade and festival in the north-east of Egypt, the first of its kind in the region.

Poland

In the midst of war, Kyiv's Pride parade held in Warsaw

About 300 participants travelled from Ukraine to the Polish capital, which is now home to a quarter-million Ukrainians who fled the war.

Art

Platinum Jubilee to feature puppets of the 'Queen's favourites'

Members of the Coventry-based arts company Imagineer put the finishing touches to puppets and costumes which will feature in a procession during the Platinum Jubilee pageant, during a long weekend of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne.

Experiences

Watch: Rio Carnival parade makes an emotional return in Brazil

Locals were delighted to welcome carnival floats back to Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo.

Culture news

Rio de Janiero's colourful carnival returns after pandemic hiatus

Rio de Janiero's Carnival is back for the first time since the pandemic. Brazil's top samba schools took part in the dazzling parade at the Sambadrome.

North Korea

Kim Jong Un attends parade honouring grandfather's birthday

North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends parade honouring grandfather's birthday

Destinations

Venice partygoers swap COVID masks for carnival outfits

Three years since the last Venice Carnival, revellers swapped their surgical masks for carnival ones and took to the streets.