Pagan rites from the pre-Columbian era are still common during the religious festivals of the Indians. The clothing used during the festivals reminds the visitor of the pre-Columbian Indians and the 16th century Spaniards. Culture of Bolivia - Dances. Many dances and songs contain elements from both the native and the Mediterranean culture. The dance of palla-palla or loco palla-palla, practiced by the Indians, symbolise the European invaders. The dance of Waka-tokoris of the Native A ...

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The major public holidays reflect the mentioned racial diversity, including Chinese New Year, Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr (known locally by its Malay name Hari Raya Puasa), and Hindu Diwali (known locally by its Tamil name Deepavali). Christians constitute a large minority, and Christmas Day, Good Friday, and New Year's Day are also public holidays. On August 9, Singapore celebrates the anniversary of its independence with a series of events, including the National Day Parade which is the main ceremony. The National Day Parad ...

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Culture of Singapore, Culture of Singapore - Festivals, Culture of Singapore - Religion, Culture of Singapore - Racial Harmony, Culture of Singapore - Cuisine, Culture of Singapore - Language, Culture of Singapore - Performing arts, Culture of Singapore - Broadcast and print media, Culture of Singapore - Movies, Culture of Singapore - Notable artists, Culture of Singapore - Recreation and Sports, Culture of Singapore - Popular culture

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The curious Festival of the Bull of Agios Haralambos has been celebrated in the village since 1774. Every year, a bull is sacrificed for good fortune and is a major event for the entire island. The festival is linked to an old story: "During the period of Turkish occupation, a Turk stole a bull. Each time he tried to kill it, a bright light shone in his eyes, until eventually, he gave the bull back." One of the parts of the festival is an afternoon of horseriding through the town, culminating in a number of bareback races of two compe ...

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Agia Paraskevi Lesbos Greece, Agia Paraskevi Lesbos Greece - Festivals, Agia Paraskevi Lesbos Greece - Village layout

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Limassol is famous in Cyprus for its festivals, like the Carnival and Wine Festival. The Limassol Carnival festival lasts for ten (10) days, with jolly and amusing masquerading. This custom is very old, going back to pagan rituals. With the passage of time it has acquired a different, purely entertaining character, with a large, popular following. The festival starts with the entrance parade of the King Carnival, followed by a fancy-dress competition for children. During the Carnival parade in the main streets, large crowds from all o ...

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Limassol, Limassol - History, Limassol - Administration, Limassol - Economy, Limassol - Demographics, Limassol - Sites of interest, Limassol - Festivals, Limassol - Sports, Limassol - Twinned Cities, Limassol - Reference, Limassol - External link, Limassol - Other Uses

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Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its flavour from the fickle and colourful nature of Krishna. The most important festival is the Falgun Mela in Khatushyamji which occurs in the month of falgun dashami to dwadashi just 3-4 days earlier from the great Indian festival Holi. A large crowd visit here across India to enjoy a flash of baba shyam's idol. The great singers across all over the country come here ...

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Khatushyamji, Khatushyamji - Introduction, Khatushyamji - Some popular names, Khatushyamji - Location, Khatushyamji - Nearest Places, Khatushyamji - In and around the temple, Khatushyamji - Brief of the deity, Khatushyamji - Architecture of the temple, Khatushyamji - Important architectural characteristics, Khatushyamji - Religious aspects of temple, Khatushyamji - Unique features of the temple, Khatushyamji - Temple timings, Khatushyamji - Around the temple, Khatushyamji - Festivals, Khatushyamji - Ekadashi / Dwadashi, Khatushyamji - Shri Shyam Stuffs, Khatushyamji - Devotees, Khatushyamji - Singers

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In Hà Tây, it is worthy to mention festival tour first because it lasts all the year round. All the festivals bear typical characteristics of traditional festivals of North delta (Red River) which show the religious belief or respect of the inhabitants for different gods and heroes. Each festival can be considered as a living museum containing culture, traditions of the nation to be represented by different ceremonies such as statue-bathing, fish-catching, etc. or by folk games as wrestling, water pulpet, Che ...

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Ha Tay Province, Ha Tay Province - Geography, Ha Tay Province - Festivals, Ha Tay Province - Culture history and religion, Ha Tay Province - Handicrafts, Ha Tay Province - Natural Ecosystem, Ha Tay Province - External link

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Keralites celebrate Onam, Eid-ul-Fitr, Christmas, Easter, Deepavali,Bakrid and Vishu. Kerala - Onam. Onam, associated with the legend of Mahabali is a state festival. It comes in the month of "Chingam" according to Malayalam calendar. It comes at the time of harvest and is celebrated through out kerala Kerala - Eid-ul-Fitr. Kerala - Christmas. Christmas is celebrated just as in any other place in the world, with lots of cakes and singing. Being the tropic, Kerala has no snow. Cotton is hung on Chirstmas tr ...

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Kerala, Kerala - History, Kerala - Ancient, Kerala - Overseas contact, Kerala - Colonial, Kerala - Modern post-colonial, Kerala - Geography, Kerala - Administration, Kerala - Politics, Kerala - Arts, Kerala - Society and social development, Kerala - Demographics, Kerala - Social development, Kerala - Malayalam calendar, Kerala - Festivals, Kerala - Onam, Kerala - Eid-ul-Fitr, Kerala - Christmas, Kerala - Deepavali, Kerala - Bakr-id, Kerala - Vishu, Kerala - Economy, Kerala - Tourism, Kerala - Road network, Kerala - Trivia, Kerala - Related topics, Kerala - Notes

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A number of annual festivals occur in Northern Michigan including: Venetian Festival (Charlevoix) National Cherry Festival (Traverse City) Alpenfest (Gaylord) Bliss fest (folk festival) (Bliss Township, Michigan [1] Brown Trout Festival (Rogers City) Tip-Up Town (Houghton Lake) Au Sable Canoe Race Posen Potato Festival The Chicago to Mackinac Boat Race and Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race yacht races both end on Mackinaw Island and the Au Sable Canoe Marathon, one of the few pro-am canoeing events in the U.S. occurs on the Au Sable River, ...

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Northern Michigan, Northern Michigan - Geography, Northern Michigan - Summer Destinations, Northern Michigan - Non-Summer Destinations, Northern Michigan - History and Local Culture, Northern Michigan - Economy, Northern Michigan - Festivals, Northern Michigan - Media, Northern Michigan - Newspapers, Northern Michigan - Radio, Northern Michigan - Television

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La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns Pepper Festival ...

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St. Martinville Louisiana, St. Martinville Louisiana - Overview, St. Martinville Louisiana - Geography, St. Martinville Louisiana - Demographics, St. Martinville Louisiana - History, St. Martinville Louisiana - People & Culture, St. Martinville Louisiana - Festivals, St. Martinville Louisiana - Attractions, St. Martinville Louisiana - Economy, St. Martinville Louisiana - Sister Cities

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Each year, in the springtime, Piteşti is host of the Simfonia lalelelor (Tulip Festival). ...

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Piteşti, Piteşti - Geography, Piteşti - History, Piteşti - Places of interest, Piteşti - Festivals, Piteşti - Famous natives

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The International Thessaloniki Film Festival has become the Balkans' primary showcase for the work of new and emerging filmmakers, as well as the leading film festival in the region. The event features the International Section, the panorama of Greek films, the New Horizons program, the Balkan Survey, and numerous retrospectives and tributes to leading figures in the world of film. Since 1992, the International Thessaloniki Film Festival has striven to present the most innovative independent films from around the world. The International Competition section consist ...

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Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki - History, Thessaloniki - Hellenistic Era, Thessaloniki - Roman Era, Thessaloniki - Byzantine era and Middle Ages, Thessaloniki - Modern times, Thessaloniki - Historical population, Thessaloniki - Historical mayors, Thessaloniki - Economy, Thessaloniki - Festivals, Thessaloniki - Communications, Thessaloniki - Radio, Thessaloniki - Television, Thessaloniki - Transportation, Thessaloniki - Sport clubs, Thessaloniki - Climate, Thessaloniki - Twinnings, Thessaloniki - Landmarks, Thessaloniki - Museums, Thessaloniki - Archaeological sites, Thessaloniki - Monuments, Thessaloniki - People

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The International Thessaloniki Film Festival has become the Balkans' primary showcase for the work of new and emerging filmmakers, as well as the leading film festival in the region. The event features the International Section, the panorama of Greek films, the New Horizons program, the Balkan Survey, and numerous retrospectives and tributes to leading figures in the world of film. Since 1992, the International Thessaloniki Film Festival has striven to present the most innovative independent films from around the world. The International Competition section consist ...

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Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki - History, Thessaloniki - Hellenistic Era, Thessaloniki - Roman Era, Thessaloniki - Byzantine era and Middle Ages, Thessaloniki - Modern times, Thessaloniki - Historical population, Thessaloniki - Historical mayors, Thessaloniki - Economy, Thessaloniki - Festivals, Thessaloniki - Communications, Thessaloniki - Radio, Thessaloniki - Television, Thessaloniki - Transportation, Thessaloniki - Sport Clubs, Thessaloniki - Climate, Thessaloniki - Twinnings, Thessaloniki - Landmarks, Thessaloniki - Museums, Thessaloniki - Archaeological sites, Thessaloniki - Monuments, Thessaloniki - People, Thessaloniki - Bibliography

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Sinulog. The Sinulog festival is Cebu's biggest and most popular festival. It is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January. The feast is in honor of the holy image Señor Santo Niño de Cebu. Fiesta Señor, as it widely known, is the most celebrated among Cebu's festivals where people converge along the route of a grand solemn procession and partake in the gaiety amidst a mardigras parade immersed in vivid colors and the constant drums of the Pit Señor. Paskuhan. A Christmas celebration of songs and lantern making held during the month of December spread good cheers to l ...

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Cebu, Cebu - People and Culture, Cebu - Languages, Cebu - Religion, Cebu - Population, Cebu - Economy, Cebu - Cebuano Brands, Cebu - Mass media, Cebu - Television, Cebu - Newspapers, Cebu - Geography, Cebu - Political, Cebu - Physical, Cebu - Infrastructure, Cebu - History, Cebu - The Magellan Expedition, Cebu - The Spanish Conquest and Colonial Period, Cebu - World War II, Cebu - 2004 Philippine General Elections, Cebu - Landmarks, Cebu - Festivals, Cebu - Footnotes

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Image:Nishan Pad Yatra.jpg Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Lord Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its flavour from the fickle and colourful nature of Lord Krishna. The most important festival is the Falgun Mela in Khatushyamji which occurs in the month of falgun dashami to dwadashi just 3-4 days earlier from the great indian festival Holi. A large crowd visit here across india to enjoy a flash of baba shyam's idol. The great singers across all over the country come here ...

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Khatushyamji, Khatushyamji - Introduction, Khatushyamji - Some popular names, Khatushyamji - Location, Khatushyamji - Nearest Places, Khatushyamji - How to Reach, Khatushyamji - In and around the temple, Khatushyamji - Brief of the deity, Khatushyamji - Architecture of the temple, Khatushyamji - Important architectural characteristics, Khatushyamji - Religious aspects of temple, Khatushyamji - Unique features of the temple, Khatushyamji - Temple timings, Khatushyamji - Around the temple, Khatushyamji - Festivals, Khatushyamji - Ekadashi / Dwadashi, Khatushyamji - Shri Shyam Stuti, Khatushyamji - Accommodation, Khatushyamji - Devotees, Khatushyamji - Singers

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In the state of Kerala, the Onam festival is a celebration of the visit of Mahabali or Maveli (local name of Bali) to their land. According to legend, Mahabali requested Vamana to grant him a boon to come and visit his homeland, Kerala, at least once a year, and he comes to visit his people and his land during Onam. Vamana also told Mahabali that he is destined to becom ...

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Bali Raj, Bali Raj - King Mahabali, Bali Raj - Reign of King Mahabali, Bali Raj - Brief Sketch of King Mahabali, Bali Raj - Challenge for Gods, Bali Raj - Lord Vishnu takes Vamana Avatar, Bali Raj - King Mahabali Requests for a Visit to Kerala, Bali Raj - Genesis of Onam, Bali Raj - Alternate Views of Bali, Bali Raj - Festivals

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Insular sources provide important information about Celtic religious festivals. In Ireland the year was divided into two periods of six months by the feasts of Beltane (May 1) and Samhain (Samain; November 1), and each of these periods was equally divided by the feasts of Imbolc (February 1), and Lughnasadh (August 1). Samhain seems originally to have meant "summer," but by the early Irish period it had come to mark summer's end. Beltine is also called Cetsamain ("First Samhain"). Imbolc has been compared by the French scholar Joseph Vendrye ...

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Celtic polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Extent of Celtic polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Research, Celtic polytheism - Syncretism with other forms of polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Cosmology and eschatology, Celtic polytheism - Worship, Celtic polytheism - Religious castes, Celtic polytheism - Druids, Celtic polytheism - Bards and filid, Celtic polytheism - Festivals, Celtic polytheism - Beltane, Celtic polytheism - Samhain, Celtic polytheism - Cults within Celtic polytheism, Celtic polytheism - Cult of Lugus-Mercurius, Celtic polytheism - Cults of tribalism lordly power and thunderous force, Celtic polytheism - Cult of radiance or healing, Celtic polytheism - Cult of youthful masculinity, Celtic polytheism - Cult of thermal spring-water, Celtic polytheism - Cult of impressiveness, Celtic polytheism - Cult of exaltedness, Celtic polytheism - Cult of Sucellos, Celtic polytheism - Cults of maritime forces, Celtic polytheism - Cults of craftsmanship, Celtic polytheism - Cults of agricultural gods, Celtic polytheism - Cult of terrestrial bounty, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the power of boggy terrain, Celtic polytheism - Cult of maternity, Celtic polytheism - Cults of femininity & majesty, Celtic polytheism - Cults of cyclicality in nature, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the trinitarian war-goddess, Celtic polytheism - Cults of fluvial water, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the stag’s vitality, Celtic polytheism - Cult of the bullish vitality, Celtic polytheism - Cult of horse power and horsemanship, Celtic polytheism - Deities, Celtic polytheism - The effect of Christianity, Celtic polytheism - Literature

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Fukuoka is home to many festivals that are held throughout the year. Of these, the most famous are Hakata Dontaku and Hakata Gion Yamagasa. Fukuoka Fukuoka - Yamakasa. Yamakasa(山笠), held for two weeks each July, is Fukuoka's oldest festival with a history of over 700 years. Teams of men (no women, except small girls, are allowed), representing different districts in the city, race against the clock around a set course carrying on their shoulders floats weighing several thousand pounds. Participants all ...

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Fukuoka Fukuoka, Fukuoka Fukuoka - History, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Mongol invasions 1274-1281, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Formation of the modern city 1889, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Fukuoka in the 20th century, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Geography, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Climate, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Earthquakes, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Wards, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Demographics, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Popular attractions, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Festivals, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Yamakasa, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Hakata Dontaku, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Universities, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Sports and Olympic ambitions, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Sports facilities, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Education, Fukuoka Fukuoka - Sister cities

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The International Thessaloniki Film Festival has become the Balkans' primary showcase for the work of new and emerging filmmakers, as well as the leading film festival in the region. The event features the International Section, the panorama of Greek films, the New Horizons program, the Balkan Survey, and numerous retrospectives and tributes to leading figures in the world of film. Since 1992, the International Thessaloniki Film Festival has striven to present the most innovative independent films from around the world. The International Competition section consist ...

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Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki - History, Thessaloniki - Hellenistic Era, Thessaloniki - Roman Era, Thessaloniki - Byzantine era and Middle Ages, Thessaloniki - Modern times, Thessaloniki - Historical population, Thessaloniki - Historical mayors, Thessaloniki - Economy, Thessaloniki - Festivals, Thessaloniki - Communications, Thessaloniki - Radio, Thessaloniki - Television, Thessaloniki - Transportation, Thessaloniki - Sport clubs, Thessaloniki - Climate, Thessaloniki - Twinnings, Thessaloniki - Landmarks, Thessaloniki - Museums, Thessaloniki - Archaeological sites, Thessaloniki - Monuments, Thessaloniki - People, Thessaloniki - Bibliography

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Kolkata - Bengali New Year. The Bengali New Year or "Poila Baisakh" (the first day of the month of Baisakh) is celebrated around April 15 on the basis of the lunar calendar of Bangabda. Visitors to homes are greeted with sweets, and trade establishments offer free sweets as a goodwill gesture on this day. It is celebrated by cultural programmes throughout Kolkata. Kolkata ...

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Kolkata, Kolkata - History, Kolkata - Modern Kolkata, Kolkata - Economy, Kolkata - Geography, Kolkata - Ethnic communities in Kolkata, Kolkata - Jewish, Kolkata - Armenian, Kolkata - Tibetan, Kolkata - Greek, Kolkata - Festivals, Kolkata - Bengali New Year, Kolkata - Religious festivals, Kolkata - Cultural festivals, Kolkata - Kolkata culture, Kolkata - Para Adda and club culture, Kolkata - Graffiti, Kolkata - Traffic and commuter culture, Kolkata - Places of interest, Kolkata - Museums and libraries, Kolkata - British administrative offices, Kolkata - Historic hotels, Kolkata - City parks, Kolkata - Statues and memorials, Kolkata - Sports venues, Kolkata - Markets and malls, Kolkata - Places of worship, Kolkata - Bridges of Kolkata, Kolkata - British-era clubs, Kolkata - British-era buildings, Kolkata - Educational institutes of academic and historical interest, Kolkata - Amusement parks, Kolkata - Walks, Kolkata - Education, Kolkata - Media, Kolkata - Bengali, Kolkata - English, Kolkata - Hindi, Kolkata - Sports, Kolkata - Transport, Kolkata - Kolkata in the media, Kolkata - In print, Kolkata - On screen, Kolkata - Trivia

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