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Whip it! A cracking tradition comes alive at Bavarian contest

Whipcracking is a Bavarian tradition that goes back to coachmen who used to announce their arrival in a village with their whip.

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Cultural impact of kimono examined in new exhibition

This new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum is called 'Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk', and features more than 300 items that reflect its cultural impact.

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Carnival kicks off in Rio with traditional Carmelitas street party

Thousands of revellers attended the Carmelitas street party during the first day of the Rio Carnival on Friday

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Spring will come earlier this year, says groundhog Phil

Phil did not see his shadow on Sunday, which means that spring comes earlier this year.

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Dubai Creek: Discover a lost Arabian world

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Not only is Dubai Creek the emirate’s first major port, but it's also full of historical significance

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Hindu worshippers take dip in Ganges River

Millions of Hindu worshippers gathered in the town of Prayagraj in northern India to take a ritualistic dip in the Ganges River.

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Believers and Retrievers: pets taken to church for special blessings

The Catholic tradition is meant to bring the animals health and protection for the coming year.

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Rejuvenate and reset with Ayurveda in Kerala

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Welcome to the rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage that for millennia has been used to detoxify the body, heal ailments, and refresh the senses.

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Kyoto geishas pledge to improve their dance and music skills

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, traditional female entertainers known as geishas have resolved to improve their dance and music skills in the new year.

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Kerala leads the way in responsible tourism in India

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Kerala is a narrow sliver of land at the southern tip of India that's blessed with a diverse landscape and mesmerising culture.

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Orthodox Christian worshippers plunge into icy waters

Orthodox Christian worshippers braved cold weather and plunged into cold wateron Monday to retrieve a wooden cross during the traditional blessing of the Orthodox Epiphany Day.

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These Peruvians have a fight to welcome in the new year

It's all part of efforts to leave last year's troubles behind and start afresh in January.

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Dutch courage: Thousands plunge into North Sea for New Year's Day dip

What a way to begin the new decade.

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Grandfather, 68, among New Year's Day divers into Rome's River Tiber

After it was lunch with the grandchildren and then a nap.

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A huge rat statue has been placed in a shrine as an offering

On Sunday, members of a volunteer group and local children put the three-meter-tall rat statue at the entrance of Tatsumizu Shrine in the town of Misato in Mie Prefecture

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Giant rice cakes offered to shrine in Japanese tradition

The huge rice cakes are supposed to ensure good health and an abundant harvest in the coming year.

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The workers behind China's frozen festival

Workers toil on a frozen river in northeast China before dawn, using hand tools and machines to carve large bricks for an annual winter sculpture festival

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Japanese artisans sharpen their traditional skills

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Craftmanship is an ancient tradition in Japan and artisans in two cities well known for metalwork are blending ancient skills with modern technology.

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Pope Francis blesses baby Jesus statues during Angelus

Pope Francis on Sunday blessed the statuettes of Baby Jesus brought by hundreds of children to the Angelus prayer in St Peter's Square.

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Ice fishing season kicks off in China's Changan Lake

Changan Lake fishermen are safeguarding a Mongolian tradition of paying homage to the lake and awakening the fishing net.