no comment '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 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
no comment 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
no comment Mexico City's zombie walk attracts tens of thousands Tens of thousands of people gather in Mexico City for its annual zombie walk. Doused in fake blood, wearing torn clothing and masks, the ‘zombies’ 05/11/2017
no comment 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
no comment 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
no comment 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
no comment LED night kites light up Taipei A large dragon kite with 1,088 LED bulbs caught the eyes of many visitors at the 2017 New Taipei City North Coast International Kite Festival in 01/10/2017
no comment 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
no comment Bavarian beer binge begins Thousands of people wore their finest clothes on Sunday (September 17) for the annual Oktoberfest costume parade in Munich. Always held on the 16/09/2017
no comment El Salvador’s annual fireball festival Hundreds of participants threw rags drenched in gasoline at each other at the yearly event. 01/09/2017
no comment 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
no comment 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
no comment 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
no comment Eight injured after bulls rampage through Pamplona Eight people were taken to hospital after being injured in a bull run in Spain. Two runners were gored and six others had to be treated for 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 On the fourth of July, the US celebrates Independence Day, just as many other countries do their own national days – with fireworks. But the US is 04/07/2017
no comment 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
