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Now playing Next no comment Chinese lanterns light up the world's biggest food park in Bologna More than 80 illuminated sculptures created by Chinese craftsmen are on display at Eataly World in Bologna. 16/08/2019
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Now playing Next no comment Brussels blooming as city hosts international flower festival Even the Belgian capital's famous Manneken Pis sculpture is decked out in flowers. 15/08/2019
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Now playing Next Hungary Sziget attendees defend Coca Cola's #LoveIsLove campaign in Hungary Right-wing politicians have called for boycotts of Coca Cola products following the campaign which included images of gay people smiling together. 12/08/2019
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Now playing Next no comment Breathtaking fireworks show lights up the skies over Geneva The traditional Geneva fireworks took place on the August 10 in the harbour, lighting up the skies over lake Leman with 2.5 tonnes of gunpowder. 11/08/2019
Now playing Next no comment Colourful Yosakoi dance festival held in Kochi About 18,000 dancers from Japan and abroad are performing in the annual Yosakoi festival in the western city of Kochi. Despite the scorching temperatures, the performers danced with enthusiasm. 11/08/2019
Now playing Next Hungary Sziget music festival in Hungary showcases its green credentials One of Europe’s biggest music festivals has taken its eco-credentials to the next level this summer, with reusable paper tents, reusable cups and even water-saving vacuum-flushing toilets. 09/08/2019
Now playing Next World Khalil Gibran musical The Broken Wings makes regional debut at Lebanon's Beiteddine Art Festival Lebanon’s iconic 19th century palace of Beiteddine, was the setting for the regional debut of The Broken Wings musical at the annual Beiteddine Art Festival. 09/08/2019
Now playing Next World How is the Beitedinne Art Festival bringing tradition and youth culture together? The Beiteddine Art Festival is one of the most prestigious annual music festivals in the Middle East. 09/08/2019