explore Sheki and Lahij: a journey into the heart of Azerbaijani heritage Our new series, 'Explore Azerbaijan' takes an in-depth look at the country's rich heritage and landscapes. In this first episode we discover two must-see locations along the ancient 'Silk Road': Sheki and Lahij. 25/08/2022
focus Uzbekistan embraces heritage to secure cultural future Uzbekistan embraces traditions to secure cultural future 01/08/2022
no comment California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed 17/07/2022
See What is Buhurt?: The medieval combat sport that's big in Europe Buhurt is a modern-day full contact combat sport which involves fighters using blunt steel weapons and armour characteristic of the medieval times. But why would anyone wish to compete in this extreme activity? 14/07/2022
Touch Meet the Cypriot women determined to keep Fythkiotika weaving alive At 82, Irene Diomidous is one of the last remaining Fythkiotika weavers, an artform which has been passed down through generations of women. But why is the practice dying out? 13/07/2022
no comment Three people gored in the most dangerous bull run of San Fermin 2022 Seven people were injured and transferred to hospital during the fifth bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, three of them due to bull gorings 11/07/2022
Taste La Batalla del Vino: Spain's traditional wine battle makes its return La Batalla del Vino (The Wine Battle) is held every year in Spain's La Rioja region. But where did this wild festival come from? 30/06/2022
See In pictures: Spain celebrates San Juan to welcome the summer From fire jumping to beach parties, this festival is fun for every Spanish summer reveller. 24/06/2022
See Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival squads open to women for first time Women will be able to take part in squads at the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland for the first time next year, organisers have announced. 22/06/2022
Scenes Meet the artist preserving tribal tattoos in India "If I learn, I can pass this knowledge on to people. This is how our dying art will be revived again." 20/06/2022
no comment 'Venezuelan dancing devils': personifying the evil to defeat it Frightening 'devils' walk the streets of Naiguata, a coastal city in Venezuela, wearing colourful masks and costumes with belts laden with bunches of bells, for the famous Dancing Devils festival. 17/06/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar’s food scene: From traditional cuisine to digital innovations Qatar 365 has been trying local dishes, having a masterclass with a celebrity chef and exploring the latest gourmet developments. 15/06/2022
no comment Traditional bullfighting in Pakistan Traditional bullfighting was held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan with the participation of over 100 farmers. 07/06/2022
See Peruvian Clown Day: Hundreds of clowns take to the streets of Lima Hundreds of people dressed as clowns took to the streets of Lima to celebrate the annual Peruvian Clown Day, in honour of a beloved clown who died in 1987. 26/05/2022
Taste International Tea Day: 7 unique ways tea is made around the world In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea 21/05/2022
See This is Mexican tiger fighting: a brutal indigenous rain ritual Seeking to appease the god of storms and end a drought, men and women in tiger costumes whip each other mercilessly into submission 09/05/2022
See Walpurgis Night: the pagan festival of bonfires, witches & folk music Walpurgis Night, a tradition celebrated on 30 April in northern Europe and Scandinavia, sees people light bonfires and sing along to Celtic folk music in order to ward off evil spirits and witches 02/05/2022
no comment Men spray women with perfume on White Monday for good luck and marriage In the villages of Bistrita Nasaud county (north), on the second day of easter, which is called White Monday, all women are sprayed with perfume by men who gather at early hours of the morning and start watering, but not before buying perfumes, which are more special. 25/04/2022
no comment War in Ukraine sparks return of traditional Judas burning in Mexico A military tank made of cardboard is burned in Mexico City to blame the conflict in Ukraine on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his ally, US President Joe Biden, at an Easter celebration. 18/04/2022
Hear 'Kulning': The art behind the ancient Scandinavian cow herding call Kulning is a vocal technique which developed in central Sweden in the Middle Ages, used to call cattle back to small seasonal farms. Today, it's become an art form in its own right. 14/04/2022
Qatar 365 From dhow boats to desert camping: Revitalising Qatari traditions Qatar 365 discovers Qatar's rich traditions from desert camping to the country's classic dhow boats. 06/04/2022
Angola The 'ambassador' of Angolan cuisine, Mama Kuiba, still cooks up a storm Meet Mama Kuiba, one of Angola's most respected celebrities and chefs putting the country's cuisine on the map. 01/04/2022
See Putin mocked in life-sized sculpture at Valencia's Fallas Festival Hundreds of political 'ninot' statues are on display as part of this year's Las Fallas Festival in Valencia 17/03/2022
Qatar 365 How Qatar is protecting its wildlife and special traditions How is Qatar protecting its wildlife? And why are falcons and camels so important when it comes to local culture? In this episode of Qatar 365, the team explore the country’s special traditions when it comes to the animals, the environment and plantlife. 23/02/2022
See Europe's largest open-air bookstore is about to begin a new chapter 18 new 'bouquinistes' will be allocated an iconic space on the River Seine after the mayor's office put out a call for applications. 22/02/2022
See Weaving for popstars and popes: Meet the Venice velvet weavers Seven skilled artisans work in the backstreets of Venice, the last custodians of an ancient craft. 22/02/2022
