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Village people: Kyrgyz World Nomad Games plan to leave lasting legacy

Kyrgyzstan's World Nomad Games have brought the past firmly into the present with its plans to make permanent a village dedicated to its traditional arts and crafts.

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Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana

Around 100 clowns and circus fans fill the historic centre of Mariana, Brazil, for an international gathering celebrating circus, music and colour

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400,000 Dahlias and Giant Floats: Netherlands Hosts Spectacular Flower Parade

Giant dahlia floats roll through Zundert in the Netherlands as crowds watch the annual Flower Parade, built by volunteers over several months.

Climate

Glacier marriages: An ancient solution to a modern problem

Local communities in Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan are turning to the Indigenous practice of glacier grafting as water shortages take hold.

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Modern Nomads

Kymyz: thousands of years of history in a cup of mare’s milk

In partnership with MDQ

Fermented horse milk, known as kymyz, is a traditional Central Asian drink with thousands of years of history. In Kazakhstan, it remains an important part of nomadic heritage, cuisine and hospitality.

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World Nomad Games bring ancient traditions to life in Kyrgyzstan

The World Nomad Games have brought together athletes from more than 90 countries to compete in traditional sports rooted in nomadic cultures.

Silk Road Adventures

Seasonal harvests offer another way to discover Uzbekistan

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Vineyards, melon fields, orchards and almond farms highlight how each season brings different harvests, local traditions and rural experiences for visitors exploring Uzbekistan.

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Mud, flippers and snorkels: Wales celebrates 40 years of bog racing

Competitors have plunged into a Welsh peat bog for the 40th World Bog Snorkelling Championships. The unusual event in Llanwrtyd Wells combines snorkels, flippers and doggy paddling, attracting participants and spectators to the rural town.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Bodrum and the Aegean Coast

In partnership with Media City

Bodrum has long been shaped by its people and its landscape. Set along Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, the region combines ancient ruins, olive groves and a reputation for luxury travel.

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More than 1,000 volunteers pull historic castle back to its original site in Japan

More than 1,000 volunteers pull Japan’s Hirosaki Castle back to its original site in Aomori after a decade of renovation work on the 400-year-old keep.

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Blacksmiths recreate Viking Age anchor using ancient techniques in Denmark

An international team of blacksmiths is recreating a Viking Age anchor using techniques and materials believed to have been used more than 1,000 years ago.

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Watch: Viking Age anchor recreated with hammer and bellows in Denmark

Blacksmiths recreate a Viking Age anchor with bloomery iron and historic techniques at Aggersborg in northern Denmark.

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‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship

Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.

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Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets

Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland

In partnership with Media City

Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations.

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Music brings cultures together

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Gabala Music Festival is celebrating 15 years by bringing together music, art and people from different cultures. With Gabala Fest, the event is going beyond concerts to create a space where artists can connect, collaborate and share their work.

Silk Road Adventures

How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.

Food and Drink

From the Silk Road to Spain: The history of delicious dumplings

Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.

Modern Nomads

Summer music festivals are powering Kazakhstan's creative wave

In partnership with MDQ

From ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Scotland

In partnership with Media City

Scotland is a land of ancient castles, proud traditions and famous stories. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse journeys through a country steeped in history.