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Spanish horse festival 'Rapa das bestas' grows in popularity

The 'Rapa das bestas' festival in Sabucedo dates back to the 15th century and is held every year in the first week of July

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Tan-Tan season carnival celebrates Morocco’s cultural diversity

The Tan Tan Season Carnival, chaired by Mohamed Fadel Ben Yaich and attended by UAE representatives and local officials, celebrated cultural diversity and heritage in Morocco’s southern provinces.

Culture news

Why cinema finds itself alive and well in Bologna

Some say cinema is a dying art form but don't say that to anyone at Bologna's Ritrovato Festival, a celebration of carefully curated restored classics to be seen and experienced in one of the country's most beautiful settings.

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Thousands of skateboarders take to the streets of Chile's capital

The reason? To celebrate World Skateboarding Day. Weekend saw the streets of the Chilean capital, Santiago, come alive with the energy of thousands of skateboarders.

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What is Ireland’s YES Festival?

Ireland’s first all-female festival takes place at various locations across the north west for the next four days. The YES Festival will feature over 40 events and more than 30 female artists from the nations involved in the ULYSSES European Odyssey project.

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe CEO defends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

What is Baillie Gifford and why are festivals being pressured to drop their sponsorship this summer?

Art

Glasgow International celebrates its 10th edition

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the tenth edition of Glasgow International – Scotland's largest festival for contemporary art – opens on Friday (7 June).

Culture news

The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

'Sasquatch Sunset', 'The Sympathizer' and Primavera Sound in Barcelona. Here's what's hot in Europe this week.

Lifestyle

German men test strength in annual finger wrestling championship

In a small Bavarian village, more than 150 guys risked their fingers for a chance at glory in Germany's wacky finger wrestling championship.

Art

London Craft Week celebrates its 10-year anniversary in style

London Craft Week kicked off this week bringing together over 1000 established and emerging makers and galleries. The festival runs until 19 May 2024.

Health news

Zagreb hosts disability rights festival with films and workshops

The festival focused on solidarity and social inclusion for people with disabilities runs from May 13-15.

Culture news

SXSW Festival to launch London edition in June 2025

The Austin-born festival will bring discussions, music and tech showcases, film and TV events, and visual arts to East London’s Shoreditch.

Art

Pinta Malasaña: Street artists turn Madrid into open-air gallery

Over 100 artists were given free rein to create in 100 spaces provided by shopkeepers, institutions, and neighbours in Madrid for the Pinta Malasaña festival.

Experiences

These European music festivals are half the price of the UK’s

Escape the UK’s muddy and expensive festivals for these cheaper alternatives in Europe.

Art

Feet painted on façade of multi-storey chapel celebrated by Vatican

Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for shocking crowds with his tongue-in-cheek installations and bombastic structures, but he has painted something a little more down-to-earth for one of the art world's most anticipated events, the 2024 Venice Biennale: a pair of feet.

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London to welcome its first major Taiwanese culture festival

Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April.

Design

Manifesta 15 Barcelona to look at urgent social issues through art

Manifesta 15 Barcelona looks at how art and architecture can address pressing concerns like climate change, social injustice and economic inequality. The festival, which has toured European cities over the past 30 years, is intended to prompt debate about urgent global issues.

Experiences

Thai New Year returns this month with water fights and parties

Here's where to celebrate Songkran this April.

Culture news

Does YUNGBLUD's own 'affordable' music festival have good intent?

The '11 Minutes' and 'The Funeral' singer announced his £49.50 (€58) festival with a free show in Camden Market.

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Balloons, blooms and ballet: The Turkish festivals not to miss in 2024

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s eclectic collection of festivals offers visitors a valuable insight into the colourful history of the country.