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The Sangla Holi festival in Kinnaur Valley combines traditional celebrations with local customs, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with joy and color.

The 'Kusui no En', a festival recreating Heian period court customs, was held at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Temple in Fukuoka on March 1st, showcasing traditional performances and songs that wished for peace.

A traditional wedding procession using bullock carts, which had been dormant for centuries, was revived in the Maudaha region of Hamirpur district, where local customs celebrated the wedding of Mohit Dwivedi and Mohini Pathak.

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.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda will have their wedding ceremony incorporating traditional Kodava customs without a priest or the fire ceremony after their Telugu wedding in Udaipur.

Lithuanians in Colorado celebrated the Užgavėnės festival according to their traditional customs, marking the eighth anniversary of the event hosted by a Lithuanian school.

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.

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

The article discusses the upcoming Chinese New Year in 2026, marking the Year of the Fire Horse, and highlights traditional celebrations and customs.

The article discusses the vibrant atmosphere in Cairo as Egyptians prepare for Ramadan, highlighting traditional customs and increased demand for festive items like lanterns and dried fruits.

The article discusses the changing attitudes and customs surrounding burial practices in South Korea, illustrating a move away from traditional practices amid modern familial dynamics.

The article discusses how modern consumers increasingly seek social validation before making purchases, highlighting the importance of emotional and communal filters over traditional marketing strategies.

The article discusses the traditional rituals and customs associated with celebrating the Chinese New Year 2026, emphasizing the significance of this event in Eastern cultures.

Christoph "Stofferl" Well shares his unique cultural insights and leisure tips, incorporating humor and reflections on traditional Bavarian customs.

The article discusses how the current U.S. administration is perceived as moving away from traditional democratic values and practices.

In some cultures, such as the Bulang ethnic group in Yunnan, China, blackened teeth are a tradition viewed as a sign of beauty, contrasting with the global preference for white teeth.

The Islamic Waqf celebrates the anniversary of Isra and Mi'raj with a religious ceremony, while vendors prepare to sell the traditional sweet treat 'meshabek' made from fried dough and sugar syrup, as part of the local customs in Jerusalem.

Traditional festivities with centuries-old roots are being revived in Northern Greece during the Epiphany, attracting visitors from villages to cities.

The Roscón de Reyes, a traditional dessert from ancient Rome, varies across countries, featuring unique adaptations such as lacking a hole in France and including cactus in Mexico.

The article reflects on the traditional celebration of Epiphany in Madrid, where children receive gifts while adults notice the unchanged nature of life amidst shifting customs.

In Türkenfeld, the last day of the year is celebrated with a traditional New Year's Eve ride, drawing over 1,000 spectators to usher out the old year and welcome the new one.

The article explores the meaning of "Happy New Year" in Greek culture, reflecting on language, customs, and traditional foods associated with the changing of the year.