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International Women's Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2027

International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements and recognises the struggle for gender parity in societies around the world. It is an occasion that has a long history, stretching back...

Moshoeshoe Day Celebrations

Moshoeshoe Day Celebrations, Lesotho

Moshoeshoe Day Celebrations in Lesotho honour King Moshoeshoe I, the founding father of the Basotho nation. The day bursts with cultural pride, traditional dances, parades and heartfelt tributes. On 11...

ITB Berlin

ITB Berlin Trade Fair, Germany 2027

ITB Berlin is the world’s leading tourism trade fair, attracting travel professionals, businesses and enthusiasts from all over the world. It is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the...

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Semana Santa (Easter) in Latin America

From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the...

Japan Penis Festival

Kanamara Matsuri, Japan Penis Festival 2027

The Japan Penis Festival is arguably the country’s most amusing event when tens of thousands of revellers roam the streets of Kawasaki in April to pay tribute to fertility in an age-old ritual...

Songkran Festival

Songkran Festival 2027, Thailand

Songkran, or Thailand's water festival, is an occasion of great fun especially in the major cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The Songkran Festival 2025 plans to be even bigger than usual...

Khmer New Year Trot Dance with Kangcha, photo: Lyheng

Khmer New Year 2027, Cambodia

Traditional Khmer New Year or Chaul Chnam Thmei is held in April each year. Roads across the country are lined with groups of excited Cambodians armed with water pistols and buckets...

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Seú Harvest Parade Festival, Curaçao

Easter Monday is when Curaçao comes alive with the infectious energy of the Seú Harvest Parade Festival. This vibrant celebration sees over 3,000 participants decked out in colourful traditional costumes...

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