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
Taste 'Mammalucchi': The Venetian pastry delicacy created by accident Venice Carnival's tastiest secret is out: mammalucchi, a mouth-watering fried, sugary pastry which began life as an accident, is the treat hankered after by gondoliers and masked revelers alike 17/02/2022
See February 15 is Serbia's National Day, but what are they celebrating? Celebrated as one of the most culturally and historically significant days for Serbia, Statehood Day was first recognised as a national holiday in 2001. 15/02/2022
Taste The Italian Espresso makes a bid for UNESCO immortality Far more than just a shot, millions find the classic infusion magical. 15/02/2022
See Here are some of the world's most unusual Valentine's Day traditions We've scoured the world from Thailand to Serbia to find the unimaginable things people do to share their love on Valentine's Day. 13/02/2022
Italy 'It will be fun': Venice carnival kicks off hoping for a brighter year After being hit by the pandemic for two years in a row, the world-famous Venice carnival has resumed. 13/02/2022
See Georgia rescues ancient wooden skate tradition in snowy mountain race Locals of the remote, picturesque town of Mestia, deep in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, are reviving an ancient local tradition for a new generation. 09/02/2022
Scenes Meet the cholita skateboarders breaking down stereotypes in Bolivia "These clothes are not a costume. This is an identity. This is what makes them cholitas and they are proud of that." 07/02/2022
See Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage? 02/02/2022
See Meet the calligrapher preserving Hong Kong's Chinese New Year crafts In the run up to the Lunar New Year, Hong Kong's calligraphy artists set up on the streets. With brush and ink, they create traditional decorations that are a seasonal feature at homes and offices. 31/01/2022
See Spanish town welcomes back pagan monster 'Carantoñas' from COVID break The tradition is a meeting of old and new as the pagan fertility figure takes part in a parade for local patron St Sebastien. 26/01/2022
