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Mexican town believes late grandmother is inspiration for Pixar's Coco

On the eve of the Day of the Dead, a group of visitors from abroad and all over Mexico visit the house of late Maria Salud Ramirez, who they are certain was the inspiration for the famous Pixar animated film Coco (2017).

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Shepherds drive their flock through the centre of Madrid

The bleating and bells of some 1,200 sheep and 200 goats took over downtown Madrid on Sunday morning, as part of a festival that recreates the pastoral practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds.

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British photographer Martin Parr returns to Paris with 'Déjà View'

British photographer Martin Parr combines his photographs with those of amateurs collected over several decades showcasing celebrations and holidays across Europe and America at the Magnum Gallery in Paris

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Traditional Taoist festival returns to Thailand.

Thailand resumes its vegetarian body piercing festival after a hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic.

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Festival celebrates mangoes grown in Egypt

The mango has its parade and festival in the north-east of Egypt, the first of its kind in the region.

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Traditional wine battle returns in northern Spain

The battle of the wine of Haro in northern Spain returns after a two-year break due to COVID-19. This wine battle takes place on Saint Peters Day (Dia de San Pedro), which is June 29th every year.

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Bolivians welcome Andean new year in winter solstice

Dozens of Bolivians, including the president Luis Arce, rise their hands in the Tiwanaku pre-Inca religious complex to welcome the indigenous new year 5.530 saluting the sun and asking for prosper sow and harvest.

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In pictures: how is summer solstice celebrated around the world?

What exactly does this celestial event entail, and how do people across the globe commemorate it?

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'Venezuelan dancing devils': personifying the evil to defeat it

Frightening 'devils' walk the streets of Naiguata, a coastal city in Venezuela, wearing colourful masks and costumes with belts laden with bunches of bells, for the famous Dancing Devils festival.

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Portugal celebrates Saint Anthony's festival after two years of hiatus

The Festival of Saint Anthony returns to the Portuguese capital Lisbon after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.

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Men spray women with perfume on White Monday for good luck and marriage

In the villages of Bistrita Nasaud county (north), on the second day of easter, which is called White Monday, all women are sprayed with perfume by men who gather at early hours of the morning and start watering, but not before buying perfumes, which are more special.

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St. George's Day: Morris dance tradition finds a new female rhythm

A revival of English cultural heritage traditions after WWII saw Morris dancing's popularity reach a peak in the 1960 -- and it's gaining new fans in the 21st century.

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February 15 is Serbia's National Day, but what are they celebrating?

Celebrated as one of the most culturally and historically significant days for Serbia, Statehood Day was first recognised as a national holiday in 2001.

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'It will be fun': Venice carnival kicks off hoping for a brighter year

After being hit by the pandemic for two years in a row, the world-famous Venice carnival has resumed.

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Montevideo Carnival returns after Covid cancels 2021

Uruguayans participate in the famous llamadas of Montevideo, the highlight of the capital's carnival.

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Meet the cholita skateboarders breaking down stereotypes in Bolivia

In partnership with Media City

"These clothes are not a costume. This is an identity. This is what makes them cholitas and they are proud of that."

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Beninese pray to Voodoo's sea goddess of fertility and beauty

The Beninese pay tribute to the deities of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits along with respect to revered ancestors.

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The Three Kings arrive by boat to Barcelona with presents for children

The Three Kings, also called the Three Wise men, have finally arrived on Wednesday in Barcelona onboard a ship docking at the city's port. The night of January 5th is the most important and magical night of the year for thousands of children in Spain.

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Where are the most iconic Christmas trees around the world?

Here's a list of some of the most tree-mendous (sorry) festive firs across the world.

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Spain's Christmas can be boisterous, banging and, at times, bizarre

Spain’s boisterous take on the holiday could almost be mistaken for irreverence. It's summed up by the caganer or defecating shepherd, which can be found in nativity scenes across the country.