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Floats parade through Kyoto for Gion Festival

Spectators enjoy a parade of colourful floats at the annual Gion Festival in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto.

17/07/2017

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Eight injured after bulls rampage through Pamplona

13/07/2017

Spain

Pamplona's running of the bulls kicks off

"Long live San Fermin!" yelled a young woman from the balcony of the Pamplona Town Hall

06/07/2017

Spain

San Fermin, more than just a bull run

To get the full 360º picture of the San Fermin festival you have to look beyond its iconic bull runs.

05/07/2017

USA

Watch: How not to use fireworks

04/07/2017

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Washington burger eating contest misses records

Washington's Burger eating champion retains her title

04/07/2017

World News

Muslim world readies for Eid al-Fitr but shadow hangs over festival in places

Iraq has high hopes ahead of Eid al-Fitr, but in Philippines Muslim festival is sombre affair this year

24/06/2017

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Denmark celebrates Midsummer with bonfires

24/06/2017

Philippines

Philippines: Making a splash in Manila

The San Juan suburb has been celebrating its annual Water Festival in honour of St John the Baptist

24/06/2017

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Chanting shamans dance for peace

In Peru, chanting shamans dance around pictures of Donald Trump and Kim Jon-un to call for world peace.

13/06/2017

World News

Ramadan 2018: the Islamic holy month explained

Ramadan runs from Tuesday, May 15 to Thursday, June 14 this year. Here's our explainer.

29/05/2017

Cult

How artists are keeping the ancient practice of Theyyam alive

The ritual form of worship involves traditions that some say date back as far as neolithic times.

10/05/2017

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Brave contestants seek sweet taste of success

A dozen people climbed a bun-covered tower in a contest to celebrate a Hong Kong festival.

04/05/2017

World News

May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars Day

04/05/2017

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UK: cheese rolling drama in Stilton

There was high drama at the traditional May Day Cheese Rolling World Championships in Stilton, UK.

03/05/2017

Sweden

Sweden: revellers have a spring in their step on Walpurgis Night

Every April 30, thousands of people gather in parks and other open spaces across Sweden to celebrate Walpurgis Night, or Valborg, the day that marks official arrival of…

01/05/2017

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Iraqi Yazidis celebrate their New Year

Iraq's Yazidi minority celebrate their new year with hope 2017 will be better.

20/04/2017

USA

FLOTUS steals the show at White House Easter egg roll

US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and their 11-year-old son Barron have launched their first White House Easter egg roll.

17/04/2017

Poland

Retro piste action in Poland

Zakopane hosted the 19th annual Easter Egg retro ski competition.

17/04/2017

Egypt

Egyptians mark beginning of Spring with Sham el-Nessim celebrations

Egyptians have headed to parks, beaches and the Nile to celebrate Sham el-Nessim which marks the beginning of Spring.

17/04/2017