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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

Mexico

Giant skeletons and dancing devils: Mexico holds 'Day of the Dead' parade

The festivities run through Nov. 2.

30/10/2017

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mid-Autumn festival gets underway in Hong Kong

Performers carry a giant fire dragon in the Tai Hang district of Hong Kong as part of the mid-Autumn festival

05/10/2017

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LED night kites light up Taipei

01/10/2017

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Three-year-old girl becomes Nepal’s new living goddess

Little Trishna Shakya will live in Kathmandu's temple palace until puberty hits and it's time to retire.

28/09/2017

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Bavarian beer binge begins

16/09/2017

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El Salvador’s annual fireball festival

Hundreds of participants threw rags drenched in gasoline at each other at the yearly event.

01/09/2017

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Bangladeshis swarm Dhaka trains to travel home for Eid al-Adha

Crowds of passengers climbed onto overcrowded trains in Dhaka as millions in the Bangladeshi capital return to their hometown in the lead-up to Eid al-Adha.

01/09/2017

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Spain's annual 'Tomatina' fight draws thousands

Over 20,000 people were left drenched in red pulp after throwing 160 tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes at each other in an epic food fight known as 'La Tomatina'.

30/08/2017

USA

Nine key figures that define Elvis Presley's life

40 years since the king of rock's death, here are some key figures that outline his career and legacy.

16/08/2017