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France

The fight of the 'fleurs'

The annual flower carnival at Villefranche-sur-Mer in France involves a naval battle like no other!

20/02/2018

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The Basel carnival and the traditional Morgenstraich

The Basel carnival started this morning at 4 am with the traditional Morgenstraich. In the old town of Basel, all the streetlights and other lights are cut down after the countdown at 4 am. Then the procession of lanterns starts moving.

19/02/2018

China

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

People the world over take to the streets to celebrate the year of the dog.

17/02/2018

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Celebrating Tibetan New Year

Tibetans living in Xiaobawang Village of Danba County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, celebrated Tibetan New Year - Losar on Friday which also began the Spring Festival.

17/02/2018

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Giant Putin, Trump and Berlusconi satirical floats parade in Italy

A 'Fake News' float also featured a giant figure of the Pied Piper leading humans and rats down a route of lies.

14/02/2018

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Lighting up the Chinese Lunar New Year

Annual Spring Festival lantern shows are being held across China in celebration of the Lunar Year of the Dog, which falls on Friday.

14/02/2018

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Sambadrome

Thousands of performers paraded through the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on Monday night.

13/02/2018

Brazil

It's Carnival time in Rio

For the first time, a Brit is the lead dancer for one of the main samba schools in the festive competition.

10/02/2018

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Sumo champions perform annual ritual in Tokyo

Hundreds gathered at the Meiji Shrine to catch a glimpse of their champions.

09/01/2018

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'Black Jesus' procession draws 380,000 in Manila

Agoraphobic? This may be hard to watch.

09/01/2018

Spain

Spain celebrates Three Kings’ Day

Guess what - politics coloured the celebrations in Catalonia.

06/01/2018

World News

How do Christmas celebrations differ around Europe?

Who brings the presents? Britain Father Christmas. France Le père Noël (Saint Nicolas in north-eastern France). Germany Baby Jesus. Greece Aghios

22/12/2017

World News

What is Hannukah?

The events that motivated the holiday took place during turbulent times in Jewish history.

15/12/2017

Netherlands

Amsterdam changes helpers' costumes in attempt to address racism in Sinterklaas tradition

Amsterdam’s official Sinterklaas organization, the SSIA, believe the new “Chimney Piet” will make the Dutch tradition non-discriminatory for minority groups.

20/11/2017

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Queen leaves Remembrance wreath-laying to Charles for first time

HRH Prince Charles has, on his mother's request, laid the annual remembrance wreath at The Cenotaph in London.

12/11/2017

Poland

Poles celebrate independence day

Warsaw sees 12 different marches as Independence Day brings rival claimants to Poland's political heritage onto the streets.

11/11/2017

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Mexico City's zombie walk attracts tens of thousands

05/11/2017

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Russia celebrates Unity Day

The 17th century victory over Polish-Lithuanian forces heralds the start of modern Russia, celebrated in Unity Day.

04/11/2017

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Mexico City pays tribute to earthquake victims

Mexico City marked the Day of the Dead holiday by remembering the 369 people killed in 19th September earthquake.

02/11/2017

World News

What are the origins of Halloween?

Halloween is an annual festival that is celebrated on the night of Oct.

31/10/2017