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The Sundance Institute organizes the Sundance Film Festival in London to showcase the work of European and International indie filmmakers. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonpr...
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The Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) is an annual performing arts event in Sibiu, Romania. It is one of the largest and most prestigious theatre festivals in Europe and the world, attracting a...
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The date for this event is set in September each year. Current date is an estimate. Arising from the ashes of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, the first Tribeca Film Festival occur...
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The Viking Games features popular games and events based on Viking mythology, occurring annually in Frederikssund, Denmark. In the summer of 793 AD, the Vikings landed on the island of Lindisfarne on the...
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The Wedding with the Sea, or Sposalizio del Mare, is an annual ceremony held in the Italian city of Venice on the Sunday following the Feast of the Ascension, which falls 40 days after Easter. The ceremon...
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THE WORLD WHALE FILM FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING MARINE LIFE THROUGH CINEMA The World Whale Film Festival, a global annual event, is a beacon of hope and inspiration, celebrating the beauty and importance of m...
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The Wianki Festival (Wreath Festival) is a Polish tradition from pre-Christian times featuring the floating of wreaths on the Wisla River in Krakow, Poland. It celebrates the summer solstice and honors Ku...
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Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, celebrates the region's rich maritime heritage. The event features a variety of maritime-themed activities, including the centerpiece event, the "Parade of Sails...
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The Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival began in 1999. The festival consisted of a windsurfing competition during the day with a live (free) "unvarnished" music festival in the...
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The American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) celebrates the artistry and power of true stories and animated narratives. It is a major awards program and event in the documentary and anima...
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In Spain, tomatoes launch at revelers during August's annual Tomatina Festiva. In February, the Italians throw oranges for the three day Battle of the Oranges. The Battle of the Oranges is an exuberant...
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Sub-Saharan Africa basks in a fantastic mix of artists from all over the globe—the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is fondly known as "Africa's Grandest Gathering" for good reason. The festival beg...
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Carnival in Venezuela is a vibrant and lively event, reflecting the country's rich cultural tapestry. As in other Latin American countries, Carnival celebration is deeply rooted in a mixture of indigenous...
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Carnival of Binche falls on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday in Binche, Belgium. Hailed by UNESCO as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity," dancing, food, and m...
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The Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival celebrates a four-day festival of horse jump racing with over £4.5 million of prize money. Dine on the United Kingdom's finest cuisine, delivered by Michelin star che...
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival occurs in Washington DC each year, commencing in March and concluding in April over four weeks. However, the blooms only last about ten days, and the peak viewing peri...
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The Chinese Dragon Head Festival occurs on the second day of the second lunar month in the Chinese calendar. It commemorates the legend in which the dragon is awakened and raises his head. This motion is...
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The Exploding Hammer Festival, also known as the Festival of San Juan de la Vega, is a tradition in San Juan de la Vega, Guanajuato, Mexico. It is part of the carnival season leading up to the 40-day fast...
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Created in 2003 to celebrate Alice the Owl, the event evolved into a weekend-long celebration and fundraising tool for all things owls. The event attracts over 2,000 visitors each year.
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Fiesta de Las Fallas (Festival of Faults) celebrates Saint Joseph of València in Spain. This highly animated and colorful festival begins on March 1st and goes through the 19th of each year. It celebrates...