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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.

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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.

World News

May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars Day

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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.

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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…

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Iraqi Yazidis celebrate their New Year

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

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.

Poland

Retro piste action in Poland

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

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.

World News

Christians worldwide celebrate Easter

Pope Francis has led the world’s Roman Catholics into Easter, urging the faithful not to ignore the plight of immigrants, the poor and other vulnerable people.

Vatican

Security tightened in Rome ahead of Pope's Easter message

Security has been increased all over Rome for Easter following recent international terror attacks.

Spain

Holy Week horror in Spain

At least eight people have reportedly been arrested after a series of stampedes at Easter processions in Spain.

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Good Friday marked across the world

Good Friday events have been taking place across the globe to mark the Bible’s account of Christ’s crucifixion.

Ukraine

Kyiv: giant eggs exhibited in open-air Easter extravaganza

The Ukrainian capital is gearing up for Easter with a huge open-air exhibition across two city centre squares.

Spain

Seville's Semana Santa Christian parades

It’s Holy Week in Seville when the city’s 61 Christian brotherhoods parade through the streets on their way to the cathedral.

World News

How do Europe's Christians celebrate Maundy Thursday?

In the week before Easter Sunday there are a variety of lesser-known holy days across Europe, including Maundy Thursday.

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Christians in Jerusalem celebrate Holy Thursday

Christians celebrate Holy Thursday in Jerusalem, just days after two deadly attacks on churches in neighbouring Egypt.

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Palm Sunday in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Worshippers gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to mark Palm Sunday, waving palm branches during the procession next to the newly restored Tomb of…

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Traditional mounted archery event in Japan

Archers on horseback in traditional Kamakura bushido costumes showcase their shooting skills.

Hungary

Armed with pillows, Hungarians battle it out in the street

Several hundred people celebrated April 1 in Budapest by attacking each other with pillows.