People travel to London, England for a number of reasons. Families come to visit sites like the ZSL London Zoo, while history buffs come to this vibrant city to take in destinations like the British Museum. Film lovers also have a number of reasons to visit London. One of the main reasons is the varied … Continue reading »
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The Festival of Saint Agatha
St Agatha, a Christian Saint and Martyr, is the reason for one of the largest gatherings in Sicily every year. In the city of Catania, which is home to the volcano Mount Etna, a festival takes place every February between 3rd and 5th, to mark the death of St Agatha, a woman who maintained her … Continue reading »
Record Numbers at the Kumbh Mela!
The Kumbh Mela festival is considered to be the largest in the world, attracting estimates of 40 million people on the most special of all the 55 days of the festival. This year however, experts predict more than 100 million people will take the waters, to celebrate this year’s full Kumbh Mela celebration. The Kumbh … Continue reading »
A Burmese Christmas Carol
Although Burma is a predominantly Buddhist country and therefore does not celebrate Christmas in the traditional Christian way, the commercial aspect of Christmas; Santa Claus, reindeers, presents and food, has a certain dominance that overshadows the religious celebrations of even largely Christian countries. While many Christians believe these kinds of celebrations detract from what they … Continue reading »
Diwali – The Festival of Lights!
The Festival of Lights! The annual festival of Diwali is upon us once again and, as one of the most well-known of the Hindu festivals, people are celebrating en-masse. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is an Indian festival which last for five days and greatly honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The word Diwali … Continue reading »
Rapists Run Wild at Oktoberfest…
Oktoberfest Celebrations Overshadowed by Assaults… The annual Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich have failed to be halted, despite two serious sexual assaults on women being reported. The German festival where party goers are encouraged to drink in excess from start to finish attracts a huge crowd from around the world. Revellers can enjoy a massive variety … Continue reading »
Watch This Space!
Twelve Weeks of Fun and Festivities for London 2012 The Watch This Space Festival took over Theatre Square down at London’s South Bank this weekend as the London 2012 Festival came to a close. The festival, which spanned 12 weeks of nationwide celebrations, was host to a multitude of acts, from sword swallowers to storytelling … Continue reading »
Dancing in the Rain at Notting Hill Carnival
Another Colourful Carnival for 500,000 Party-Goers! The 2012 Notting Hill Carnival is now behind us and although a few things threatened to dampen the spirits of the approximate 500,000 in attendance, the festivities ended with the majority on a high. Europe’s biggest street party kicked off on August 26th and the party ended late on … Continue reading »