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Guernsey Literary Festival

Guernsey Literary Festival 2026

The Guernsey Literary Festival 2026 is a vibrant celebration of the world of literature set on the beautiful Channel Island in April and May. One of the leading literary festivals...

PALP Festival at Becs de Besson

PALP Festival 2026, Valais, Switzerland

The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine...

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London Marathon 2026, London, UK

The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing participants from across the globe. This guide will help you prepare for the big race, from understanding the marathon's history...

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Jack in the Green Hastings, Sussex

The Jack in the Green Festival takes place in the Sussex coastal town of Hastings – 1066 and all that – traditionally over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. A festival steeped in English folklore...

Royal ploughing ceremony National Museum of Cambodia

Royal Ploughing Ceremony Cambodia 2026

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony, officially known as “Preah Reach Pithi Bonn Chrot Preah Neangkol”, is an ancient royal rite held in May to mark the end of the dry season and the start of the monsoons...

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King Sihamoni’s Birthday Cambodia 2026

Cambodia celebrates King Sihamoni’s birthday annually with a public holiday on May 14. Until 2020, the event was marked with a three-day public holiday. This has since been slashed to...