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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holika burns eight times, what is Rajasthan's 'Raal Darshan' tradition

The article explains the unique Raal Darshan tradition celebrated in Rajasthan, particularly in the Mewar region, during the Holi festival.

Mar 2 • 04:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Extrema's Markets Charm Tourists with Tradition, Culture, and Gastronomy

The fairs in Extrema, Brazil, offer tourists a unique experience of local tradition, culture, and cuisine every Saturday.

Mar 2 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"I felt adrenaline": in the first edition of "En Petiso por Areco," the little ones showed a spectacular connection with horses

The first edition of "En Petiso por Areco" showcased children's remarkable bond with horses in a family-friendly event at Parque Criollo.

Mar 1 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who has already 'hunted' gabiroba? Learn all about this Brazilian fruit; it ranges from sour to sweet

The article explores the cultural significance of the gabiroba fruit in Brazil, highlighting its connection to nature and traditional practices among locals.

Mar 1 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Diogo Nogueira merges modernity and tradition on tour with his hits

Diogo Nogueira reflects on his journey from aspiring footballer to celebrated samba musician, celebrating his new tour 'Infinito Samba'.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sun-dried meat and capote: explore dishes that are part of the memory of Piauí

The article discusses traditional dishes of Piauí, Brazil, highlighting sun-dried meat and capote and their cultural significance.

Feb 28 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pavlos Tsiloglanidis: Half a Century in the Service of Pontic Dance Tradition (Part A)

Pavlos Tsiloglanidis is a key figure in preserving and teaching Pontic dance traditions across generations in Greece.

Feb 28 • 21:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tinder-style apps, astrological birth charts: Inside modern arranged marriage

The article explores the intersection of technology and tradition in modern arranged marriages, focusing on the challenges faced by an Indian woman living in Australia.

Feb 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With music and tradition, the Fair at the Square returns to downtown Teresina this Sunday (1st)

The Fair at the Square in Teresina is returning this Sunday, featuring local music and cultural performances as part of an initiative to revitalize the city's center.

Feb 27 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: No DJ, No Show... The Wedding Procession Departed in Traditional Style with 25 Bullock Carts

In a revival of an age-old tradition, a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh featured 25 bullock carts instead of modern vehicles, highlighting a cultural celebration steeped in local customs.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] A Symphony of Colors Welcoming Spring, India's 'Lathmar Holi' Festival

The Lathmar Holi festival, celebrated in Nandgaon and Barsana in northern India, marks the arrival of spring and is a vibrant expression of cultural tradition.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

With tears in their eyes and smiles on their faces, Rashmika became a bride in her mother-in-law's saree

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's wedding photos have gone viral following their marriage on February 26, 2026, showcasing a blend of tradition and royal elegance.

Feb 26 • 17:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Pickles: Pickled!

The article explores the tradition of pickling as one of the oldest methods of food preservation, highlighting its historical significance and cultural impact across various cuisines, particularly in Germany.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check out the complete schedule of the Pilgrimage of Our Lord of the Steps in São Cristóvão

The Pilgrimage of Our Lord of the Steps, held in São Cristóvão, Brazil, will take place from February 27 to March 1 and includes Masses and processions, reflecting over two centuries of tradition.

Feb 26 • 11:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Umm Kulthum's Voice to Sherihan's Show: The Journey of Fawazeer from Radio to Screen

The article explores the evolution of Ramadan Fawazeer, a beloved cultural tradition in the Arab world, from its origins in radio to its prominent place on television, highlighting its significance and impact on audiences over the decades.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sal Da Vinci, scugnizzo for life: "The rebirth after the grind"

Sal Da Vinci reflects on his life and career as he participates in the Sanremo Festival, emphasizing traditional family values amidst modern cultural shifts.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Lenten Dishes: Traditional Dishes from All Over Bavaria

The article explores traditional Bavarian dishes associated with the Lenten season, highlighting the cultural significance of food during this period of fasting.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coffee, chancelche and caipira tradition: Guaxupé launches project to enhance gastronomic identity and boost tourism

Guaxupé, a city in Brazil, is launching a project to promote its gastronomic identity and attract tourism through local culinary traditions.

Feb 24 • 10:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Basel carnival lampoons Donald Trump with satirical glowing lanterns

The Basel Carnival features satirical lanterns mocking Donald Trump, showcasing the event's mix of tradition, music, and political commentary.

Feb 24 • 08:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The crowd welcomed Lent on Philopappos Hill: Kites, Lenten foods, and traditional festivities

A large crowd celebrated Clean Monday at Philopappos Hill in Athens with kites and traditional Lenten foods in a festive atmosphere.

Feb 23 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Neomagnisiotikos Wedding: 32 Years Alive, a Tradition that Unites Roumeliots and Minor Asians Every Clean Monday

The Neomagnisiotikos wedding tradition continues to thrive for over 32 years, celebrating the history and culture of Nea Magnisia in Greece.

Feb 22 • 20:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Clean Monday – The fasting, the customs, and 3 recipes for Koulouma

The article discusses the significance of Clean Monday in Greece, highlighting its fasting traditions, customs, and popular recipes associated with this cultural celebration.

Feb 22 • 10:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

70 Years Above the Minaret: Mohammed Ali Al-Sheikh, the Guardian of the Damascene Call to Prayer

Mohammed Ali Al-Sheikh has dedicated 70 years to his role as the oldest muezzin in Damascus, continuing a family tradition of calling to prayer from the Umayyad Mosque.

Feb 22 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ‘gerret’, the traditional fish of Ibiza that is honored every March

The Fira des Gerret celebrates Ibiza's traditional fish, highlighting its cultural significance and culinary value.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Shall we have a coffee?

The article discusses the cultural significance of inviting someone for coffee in Argentina, highlighting its role in fostering social connections and various meaningful interactions.

Feb 21 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows transformation in mutation car, tradition of the past of the carnival of Florianópolis and unique in Brazil

The article discusses the historical significance of the transformation cars (carros de mutação) that were a major attraction at the carnival in Florianópolis until the 1960s, showcasing past carnival parades.

Feb 21 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is the fast broken with dates? Is it only tradition or is there science behind it?

The article explores the significance of breaking the fast with dates during Ramadan, highlighting both cultural and scientific aspects.

Feb 21 • 03:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: The Semla Image Makes Me Feel Stupid in the Head

Max Hjelm expresses confusion over a social media post that links traditional Swedish semlor to a concept of national community.

Feb 20 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ Students from three Tallinn schools laid a wreath at the Reaali Poisi monument

Students from three Tallinn schools participated in a traditional ceremony to lay a wreath at the Reaali Poisi monument in front of the Tallinn Real School.

Feb 20 • 07:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China: The 'New Year Economy' Reflects the Resilience and Vibrancy of Consumption

The article discusses how the Chinese New Year festivities drive a booming consumption sector known as the 'New Year Economy,' showcasing both cultural significance and economic implications.

Feb 20 • 07:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A Journey into the Heart of Egyptian Cuisine between the "Béchamel" of Palaces and the "Raqaq" of Ancestors and the Victories of "Um Ali"

This article explores the rich history and cultural significance of traditional Egyptian dishes, highlighting the stories behind iconic meals such as Béchamel pasta, Raqaq, and Um Ali.

Feb 19 • 10:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Ramadan Lantern: The Story of the Light that Came from Cairo to the World

The Ramadan lantern has evolved from a seasonal decoration into a cultural and social symbol that embodies joy during the holy month, originating in Cairo.

Feb 19 • 06:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From mangroves to rivers: see the carnival parties that animated different cities in Pará

The 2026 carnival in Pará brought thousands of revelers to the streets, rivers, and squares, showcasing a blend of tradition, cultural identity, and major performances across various municipalities in the state.

Feb 18 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: A voice that echoed the tradition of ciranda in Pernambuco

The article reflects on the life of Severina Baracho, a key figure in preserving the ciranda tradition in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Feb 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fofão with a grimace reinforces the street Carnival tradition of São Luís, Maranhão

The street Carnival in São Luís, Maranhão features the vibrant and traditional figure of 'Fofão', celebrated for its unique aesthetic that embraces 'ugliness' as a cultural expression.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Congolese must not lose this music": in Kinshasa, nostalgia for rumba, neglected by the younger generation

In Kinshasa, there is a growing concern that the rich tradition of Congolese rumba is being forgotten by the younger generation, despite its recognition by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

Feb 18 • 08:49 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Salted Meat and Beans: An Indispensable Tradition for Many

The article discusses the cultural significance of salted meat and beans in Icelandic tradition.

Feb 17 • 20:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Enjoy with 'The Mezcal Producers of the North' at the Mezcal Fest 2026: Dates, Venue, Tickets and All the Details

The Mezcal Fest Mexico 2026 will celebrate the mezcal tradition of northern Mexico, featuring producers from the region and occurring on February 21-22, 2026, at Casa León in CDMX.

Feb 17 • 19:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

What NOT to do during the Chinese New Year 2026 to avoid bad luck?

This article outlines the cultural significance of the Chinese New Year 2026 and advises on actions to avoid during the festivities to prevent bad luck.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bobo's Block resists ground sinking and maintains tradition in Maceió

The Bobo's Block, a traditional carnival group from Maceió, continues to thrive as a symbol of cultural resistance despite challenges like ground sinking in their neighborhood.

Feb 17 • 17:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say

The Olympic opening ceremonies in Paris and Milan-Cortina highlight contrasting cultural narratives, with Milan embracing tradition and national pride, while Paris leans into modernity and diversity, reflecting deeper political divides.

Feb 17 • 16:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bloco 'Os Cão' maintains the tradition of costumes with mangrove mud; see photos

The bloc 'Os Cão' in Natal celebrates Carnival by reviving the tradition of coating themselves with mud from the mangrove and parading through the streets.

Feb 17 • 16:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When is the Chinese New Year? Know the animal, element, and significance in 2026

The Chinese New Year, a culturally significant event celebrated in China, falls between late January and mid-February, and is marked by family reunions and various festive activities.

Feb 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Year of the Fire Horses Has Begun

The new year marks the beginning of significant cultural events related to the Fire Horses in Iceland.

Feb 17 • 15:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"White Table".. A Traditional Ramadan Custom Adorning the Table on the First Day in the Syrian Coast

The custom known as "Taba'eed al-Safra" witnesses Syrian coastal communities preparing a festive white table of food on the first day of Ramadan, symbolizing purity and optimism for the month ahead.

Feb 17 • 14:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where the first coffee with milk was served in Buenos Aires and where the sugar cube is still made

A new book titled 'The Route of Coffee with Milk' explores the historical and cultural significance of traditional coffee bars in Buenos Aires amidst modern coffee chains.

Feb 17 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Men with Bells Welcome Spring in Croatia

A celebration in Croatia marked the arrival of spring, featuring traditional activities with men dressed in costumes carrying bells.

Feb 17 • 12:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

She wrote a book and a doctorate about the ancient custom: Dr. Vesna Haluga on the origin and significance of 'sicanje'

Dr. Vesna Haluga discusses the cultural significance of 'sicanje', a traditional form of tattooing among Catholic women from Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has gained renewed attention following its mention at the Dora music festival.

Feb 17 • 08:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traditional Horse Carnival of more than 180 years colors the streets of the city of Bonfim

The Horse Carnival, a tradition of over 185 years in Bonfim, Brazil, celebrates its rich history and cultural adaptation with a vibrant display that draws thousands each year.

Feb 16 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito vibrated with the Carnival Parade in the capital's center

Quito's Carnival Parade featured various cultural groups showcasing their traditions and vibrant costumes throughout the streets of the capital.

Feb 16 • 19:04 UTC

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