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Syrians hold horse race festival in war-torn Raqa

Syrians hold a horse race festival in the northern Syrian city of Raqa, former capital of the Islamic State (IS) group

USA

At least eight people killed in crowd surge at festival in Texas

Officials in Texas say at least eight people have been killed and several others injured in a crowd surge at Astroworld Festival.

India

Indians celebrate festival of light amid COVID-19 fears

Indians across the country began celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and rising air pollution.

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Lights festival in Madrid celebrates UNESCO recognition

Spain's capital Madrid was lit up for LuzMadrid, part of the International Festival of Light. It celebrates UNESCO's decision to declare the city's 16th-century El Retiro Park a World Heritage Site.

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Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

Destinations

Córdoba: ‘The city of flowers’ is back in bloom after COVID break

The Spanish city of Córdoba welcomes the return of top floral designers for annual international flower competition.

Art

What is the UNFINISHED Festival and how can you be part of it?

The programme takes place over 8 days. Starting on Sunday October 24th, the festival is designed to accompany participants until Sunday October 31st, interweaving their routine with a carefully curated mix of on-demand content, live events, and connected experiences.

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Opening of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Fespaco)

Opening of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Fespaco)

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Spanish city of Merida hosts festival to rekindle with its Roman-past

Every year, Mérida re-enacts its Roman past by holding Emerita Lvdica, an event in which the city goes back to the 1st century AD, when the Romans lived in the city.

Moments

Hundreds of hot air balloons light up the sky at the world’s largest festival

Hot air balloons returned to the New Mexico skyline last week at the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Culture news

Could learning chess in school help us in our moves through life?

A new program devised by female chess superstar Judit Polgá hopes to inspire a more unique approach to educational systems.

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New York Comic Con is back for its first in-person event since 2019

New York Comic Con has returned following a virtual event last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fans were back Friday (08 OCT. 2021) at the Jacob Javits Center for the comic book culture festival.

Travel News

The colourful stage is set for 9 nights of celebration across India

Starting tonight, over 1 billion people will begin celebrations for Navaratri, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar.

Travel News

Oktoberfest cancelled again: A look back at the 2019 beer festival

For the second year in a row, the world’s largest folk festival has been cancelled due to health concerns.

Travel News

Watch back: St. Petersburg is in full bloom for Festival of Flowers

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

This year the St. Petersburg Festival of Flowers draws its inspiration from the UEFA European Football Championship.

Moments

Festival of Lights: See Berlin's famous landmarks in a new light

The 17th annual Berlin Festival of Lights returned to the German capital earlier this month, transforming the city into a glowing stage.

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Viareggio carnival returns after COVID delay

One of Italy's most popular parades, 'The Viareggio Carnival' has returned to the city after being postponed due to COVID-19. Tackling themes including the pandemic, the floats this year point to issues such as deforestation in Brazil and racial injustice in the US

Cult

Art Paris 2021 shows the artistic introspection of the pandemic

Art Paris 2021 is open to the public and to art professionals from the 9th of September until the 12th in the Grand Palais Ephemere. This year's guest theme takes a look at the artistic introspection of the pandemic through portraits and figuration.

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Festival reenacts everyday lives of the Vikings

The everyday life of the Vikings has been recreated at festival in the east of England. Participants had a go at battle reenactments, tool making, cooking and music - turning history books into reality.

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Valencia celebrates Las Fallas festival for first time since pandemic

The annual Las Fallas festival, held in Valencia for the first time since the pandemic put the tradition on hold, ends with the burning of statues -- called "fallas", and fireworks.