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Pressure is mounting for UNESCO to remove a Belgian festival from its cultural heritage list. The a blackface character known as 'the savage' in a parade in the town of Ath has drawn strong criticism from anti-racist campaigners.

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Sanya's beaches and mountains are a magnet for tourists. But this paradise destination, on the southern tip of China's Hainan island, offers an unforgettable cultural experience too. You can come face-to-face with the island's ethnic groups, sample some traditional culinary delights.

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The 1969 extravaganza, which happened on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, became one of the most significant counter-culture events in history.

Fifty years ago, the landmark Woodstock Festival was taking place in upstate New York. No official anniversary eventis taking place, but its legacy is commemorated in various ways including a new documentary.

"Just getting up in the morning, standing up, giving my girlfriend a hug. I don't even remember the picture being taken honestly," said Nick.

Before his death in 1924, Kafka left all of his work to his friend and editor Max Brod, instructing him to burn every manuscript without reading it.

The traditional "torta" was created in Mexico City and is believed to be the world's longest.

Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, celebrates one of its most famous sons; Rocco Petrone, who went on to become a mechanical engineer in the US and made a fundamental contribution to Nasa's Apollo 11 mission

The northern Italian city of Bologna is accustomed to firsts - it was the first western city to set up a university course, the first to abolish slavery and now, it has also become one of the first places in the world offering tours guided by homeless people.

The count, which reached 456, tied with the previous record set by the festival.

In Discover Sanya, Euronews explores this fast-growing tourist destination that boasts beautiful beaches and breath-taking mountain scenery as well as a fascinating mix of modern and traditional.

Sanya's tropical climate and beautiful beaches are a magnet for the growing number of tourists coming here year after year, as well as its fascinating mix of modern and traditional cultures.

Euronews went to Moscow and asked locals about their favourite Russian authors.

Other folktales say that the town was plagued by attacks from the indigenous Guarani people, who resisted the settlers' occupation of the land.

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