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Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Peru

Santa Rosa de Lima is the patron saint of Peru and was the first canonised saint from the Americas, so she has a key place in the nation’s culture. On el Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Peru...

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Winti Pré, Suriname, 2026

Winti Pré is a celebration of cultural heritage and ancestral spirits. It is sometimes written as Winti Prey and means “Winti preparation” in Sranan Tongo. An annual festival, it honours...

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Our Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival

Bury St Edmunds’ food festival is returning to the medieval Suffolk market town in August. The Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival 2024 will be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend...

Teuila Festival Samoa

Teuila Festival Samoa 2026 Celebrates Samoan Culture

If you want to experience Samoa beyond its beaches and palm-fringed resorts, the Teuila Festival Samoa offers a rather more interesting introduction. From 30 August to 5 September 2026, Apia...

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Burning Man, The Black Rock Desert, Nevada, 2026

So, you’ve been to some music festivals and now want to go to Burning Man? Throw away all your previous perceptions as this is considered a city, rather than a festival, with an...

Muxima Pilgrimage Angola

Muxima Pilgrimage, Bengo, Angola

Muxima Pilgrimage draws thousands of devoted travellers to the banks of the Kwanza River, where faith, music and community blend into an unforgettable spiritual celebration. Feel energised by the vibrant...

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Feria de las Flores Medellin Colombia

Medellin Colombia is a city transformed and what better way to experience this wonderful city than by visiting its annual Feria de las Flores, or Medellin Flower Festival, the highlight...

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The Umhlanga Reed Dance 2025 Eswatini

The Umhlanga Reed Dance is a vibrant cultural celebration held annually in Eswatini, Africa. It is a unique and colourful event where thousands of unmarried young women, known as maidens...

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