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Celebrated in China as a national holiday since 1949, National Youth Day commemorates the May 4, 1919 demonstrations by students in China that kicked off the revolution that eventually led to its shedding...
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The Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) showcases a diverse array of films from both local and international filmmakers, fostering a unique platform for cultural exchange in the heart of Massachu...
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Ekadashi is a sacred day in the Hindu religion, devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devutthana Ekadashi is also called Prabodhini Ekadashi. Devotees fast on this day. There is a ritual marriage between...
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Do Only Good Everyday, or "DOGE," is the founding principle behind International Doge Day, created in 2023 by the municipality of Sakura, Japan, and championed by grassroots NFT (Non-fungible token) colle...
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Loi Krathong Day is a holiday that honors Buddha and focuses on releasing negative thoughts and feelings. It is also a day of thanksgiving to the water goddess Phra Mae. People of Thailand, Laos and ot...
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What do you do with that leftover jack-o-lantern from Halloween? Well, the folks at Rock Ranch in The Rock, Georgia, have come up with a local answer that could be easily deployed by other ranches nationw...
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PICTURES SPEAK LOUDEST: THE BIG DRAW The Big Draw celebrates drawing as a universal language of expression, creativity, and learning and serves as a fundraiser for multiple charities. The event aims to p...
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Three hundred and sixty-five steps ascend the mountain to Rio de Janeiro’s famed Basilica de Penha. This landmark is known as a place of healing and draws pilgrims from throughout the region each Saturday...
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Golden Week is the first seven days of October in China, a national holiday. October 1 celebrates the founding of the People's Republic of China. The rest of the week is festive with people traveling the...
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DUSSEHRA: CELEBRATING THE TRIUMPH OF GOOD OVER EVIL Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. The festival marks Lord Rama's defeat...
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The first thing most people will tell you about the Kentucky Apple Festival is all the food you can try, from a tiger ear to fried apple pie. Crafters nationwide offer handmade crafts. Music, exhibits, a...
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The National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, United States, is an annual three-day event celebrating the magic of storytelling in all of its forms. Promoted by the International Storyt...
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the premier international ballooning event, powered by the perfect October climate and a phenomenon called the "Albuquerque Box" (a combination of weather p...
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KOREAN FOOD COMES TO PHILADELPHIA: THE KIMCHI FEST Created in 2022, the Kimchi Fest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, celebrates the dish and Korean culture with food tables, a Korean cultura...
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Erntedankfest is the German day of thanksgiving for the harvest. This annual festival is celebrated by both Catholics and Protestants throughout the country, and it is a day of eating, libation, and refle...
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Held to mark the anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes' baptism, October 9, 1547, Semana Cervantina is a week-long celebration of the poet and his work in Madrid, Spain. You know his work. Ever heard of Don...
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The Tavistock Goose Fair is an annual festival held in the market town of Tavistock, located in Devon, England, dating back to the early 12th century. Tavistock is one of England's oldest towns (976 AD) a...
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The Apple Butter Makin’ Festival is an annual celebration and festival of apple butter and other country cuisine favorites. It includes arts and crafts, a pet parade, an apple pie contest, a parade, a tra...
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THE MASSKARA FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF JOY AND RESILIENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES Every October, Bacolod City, known as the "City of Smiles," comes alive with the vibrant colors and infectious energy of the ...
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Tomorrowland is the biggest electronic music festival in the world. Tomorrowland Brazil is a spin-off of the popular electronic dance music (EDM) festival Tomorrowland, which originated in Boom, Belgium....