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Sinulog

Sinulog

In  January,in honour of the miraculous image of the Santo Niño.In colourful costumes people of Cebu make their way through the streets while dancing the Sinulog, a traditional and ritual dance.The dance is accompanied by the [...]

Posted On : Aug, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

Cherry Blossom Festival In Okinawa, Japan

Cherry Blossom Festival In Okinawa, Japan

                           Cherry Blossom Festival in Okinawa, Japan: Visitors from all over the island, from [...]

Posted On : Aug, 15 2007 | Comments : 0

: Music Fair Shows Rich Cultures

The stage was painted red as students in the on-going National Music Festival performed traditional dances, featuring the rich Maasai and Samburu cultures.Secondary schools from Rift Valley and Central provinces performed in the traditional [...]

Posted On : Aug, 08 2007 | Comments : 0

Tibet Events

Tibet Events

In Tibet, there are many festivals throughout the year that attract the faithful as well as curious onlookers. Dancing monks can be seen in the Year End Festival (February/March), held to dispel the evil of the old year and auspiciously u [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Navruz Celebration In Turkey

Navruz Celebration In Turkey

                                   Navruz Celebrations in Turkey: The [...]

Posted On : Jul, 28 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese Religion: Festivals

The Chinese in Birmingham celebrate major festivals such as Christmas, New Year and Easter. Even though most Chinese, especially those who do not have a Christian faith, do not attach religious significance to these festivals, they all see [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Chinese Religion: Festivals

 The Chinese in Birmingham celebrate major festivals such as Christmas, New Year and Easter. Even though most Chinese, especially those who do not have a Christian faith, do not attach religious significance to these festivals, they al [...]

Posted On : Jul, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

"Galungan"

Bali, Indonesia Novenmber 29, 2006 The day of the Galungan is believed in Bali that the ancient spirits come back to the human world. The village people take Balon to the beach to purify.

Posted On : Jul, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

Roskilde Festival Of Denmark

Roskilde Festival Of Denmark

                                   Roskilde Festival of Denmark: Is t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2007 | Comments : 0

RAMADAN

RAMADAN

This is perhaps the most well known of festivals or religious occassions in the Muslim calendar. It takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. In the evenings [...]

Posted On : Jul, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

EID UL FITR

EID UL FITR

This is the festival of ever recurring happiness. It marks the end of the fast of Ramadhan. Muslim families come together to give thanksgiving and prayers to Allah. The word Id means a festival of ever-recurring happiness and this festival [...]

Posted On : Jul, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

VARAT KARVA CHAUTH

VARAT KARVA CHAUTH

In this festival the newly married women will starve themselves until the moon rises in the night for their beloved husbands for a long life. Also single women are allowed do this fast for there future husband to be. In this festival the [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

RAKHAI

RAKHAI

This festival is celebrated in all Indian religions. The meaning of this festival is the blessing from your sister to there brothers. This is one of the reasons why parents wont a son in the family. On this special festival there will be lo [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

LOHRI

LOHRI

LOHRILohri is celebrated all over the world and also in India. The reason why Lohri is celebrated it marks the harvesting season in Punjab and the end of the winter season. Families will celebrate Lohri if a member of the family has got m [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

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