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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Make sure to do this one thing on Holi evening, money will flow into your home

The article provides various traditional rituals and remedies to enhance happiness and prosperity during the Holi festival in India.

Mar 4 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Make Fusion Chocolate Gujiya for Holi, Kids Will Be Happy

This article presents a recipe for making fusion chocolate gujiya, a special treat for the Holi festival that combines traditional flavors with chocolate, delighting children.

Mar 4 • 05:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Politician Mockery and Musical Theater: All the Information on the Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg 2026

The Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg will take place from March 4 to March 29, 2026, alongside a traditional festival celebrating strong beer for Lent.

Mar 3 • 14:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gaurav Colored His Wife

Gaurav celebrated a special occasion by putting color on his wife as part of a traditional festival.

Mar 3 • 14:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Celebrating Peach Blossom Day at Sanjusangendo Temple, Kyoto with a 'Spring Peach Festival' on an Auspicious Date

A traditional event, the 'Spring Peach Festival,' took place at Sanjusangendo Temple in Kyoto, where participants prayed for good health and well-being while celebrating the significance of the number three.

Mar 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Penzberg Strong Beer Festival 2026: Derblecken with Multiple Unknowns

The Oberlandler Volkstheater's 'Stammwürze' team faces significant challenges as the local elections approach in Penzberg, culminating in performances of a traditional strong beer event after the voting.

Mar 2 • 11:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sangla Holi in Kinnaur Valley... Where the Colors of Dussehra and Diwali Scatter with Gulal

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

Mar 2 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Guests Will Also Ask for the Recipe on Holi, Make These 5 Colorful Sweets

This article shares five vibrant and easy-to-make sweets for the Holi festival, transforming traditional recipes into colorful treats appreciated during family gatherings.

Mar 1 • 15:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kusui no En: A Song and Dance Festival at Dazaifu Tenmangu Temple, Wish for Peace in the Air

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.

Mar 1 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Make 5 designer gujiyas for Holi, market ones will seem bland.

This article provides creative ideas for making unique and visually appealing gujiyas for the Holi festival, moving beyond traditional shapes and designs.

Feb 28 • 15:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Naked Festival' Accident Forces Organizers to Consider All Possibilities Including Cancellation

A traditional festival in Okayama faced scrutiny after three participants were hospitalized in serious condition, prompting organizers to reassess safety measures and future events.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Colors of India in Ecuador: The Hindu Festival Holi is Celebrated Tomorrow in Quito

The Hindu festival of Holi will be celebrated in Quito, Ecuador, featuring colorful powders, traditional music, and cultural presentations.

Feb 27 • 21:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

At the Festival the Mystery of the Code (Sal) Da Vinci

Sal Da Vinci's traditional song surprised many at the festival, becoming a highlight amidst a trend of musical simplifications.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How Many Circumambulations Should Be Made Around Holika Dahan: 3, 5, or 7?

The article discusses the significance and traditional rituals associated with Holika Dahan in Hinduism, focusing on the importance of circumambulation and specific guidelines for the festival.

Feb 27 • 05:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holi is Played with Ashes! What is the Unique Mystery of Kashi's Masan Holi

Masan Holi, celebrated at Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi, is a unique tradition where participants play with ashes instead of traditional colors, attracting visitors from afar.

Feb 27 • 03:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Welcoming Spring in New Delhi. During the traditional festival, half a million tulips will bloom

A traditional festival in New Delhi will see the blooming of half a million tulips, marking the arrival of spring.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holika Dahan with Lunar Eclipse in 2026? Know the Correct Date

The article discusses the timing of Holika Dahan in relation to the lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, providing guidance on auspicious dates based on traditional astrology.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Come enjoy buckwheat transformed into ‘Dujjeonbyeong’... The Jeongseon Buckwheat Jeonbyeong Festival starts on the 28th

The first Jeongseon Buckwheat Jeonbyeong Festival will be held from the 28th to March 2nd, celebrating the traditional buckwheat pancake and its modern variations.

Feb 25 • 06:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These 5 people do not see Holika Dahan! Know why the new bride goes to her maternal home before Holi

The article discusses the cultural belief that a newly wed bride does not witness Holika Dahan due to traditional superstitions associated with this ritual before the Holi festival in India.

Feb 25 • 04:38 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ice-skating Festival Held in Tartu on National Day

An ice-skating festival celebrating Estonia's National Day took place in Tartu, featuring traditional music and attire, attracting both locals and visitors.

Feb 24 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The distances were not forgotten: Lithuanians celebrated Užgavėnės in America according to grandparents' traditions

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

Feb 24 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Women of Sanremo 2026: No Longer Just Showgirls

The 2026 Sanremo Festival will feature a diverse array of women alongside Carlo Conti, highlighting different aspects of modern femininity beyond traditional glamour.

Feb 23 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Surfers face waves wearing hats and scarves in RS

A group of surfers dressed in traditional gaucho attire, including hats and scarves, took on the waves at a beach in Imbé as part of the Verão Gaúcho festival.

Feb 23 • 11:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lifting a Giant Rice Cake for Strength Comparison, Wishing for Good Health at Daigo Temple in Kyoto

A traditional event at Kyoto's Daigo Temple involved participants lifting a large rice cake while competing for the longest hold time, with the goal of wishing for good health.

Feb 23 • 09:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Naked Festival Resulting in Three People in Critical Condition, Measures Taken but 'Unforeseen Events Happen'

A traditional naked festival in Okayama Prefecture, known for its intense competitions involving physical contact among participants, left three individuals in critical condition, reviving concerns over safety measures at the event.

Feb 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pancakes, singing, and long slides. The people of Obinitsa celebrated the pre-Lenten Maslenitsa festival in the snow

The people of Obinitsa, Estonia, celebrated Maslenitsa, the pre-Lenten festival, with traditional activities in snowy conditions.

Feb 22 • 13:51 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traditional Iemanjá Festival will have procession, shows, and fair in Santos; see the schedule

The Iemanjá Festival in Santos, Brazil, is set to take place on Sunday, featuring a public procession, musical attractions, and a cultural fair.

Feb 21 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With support from the Government of Maranhão, Lava-Pratos in Ribamar takes place this weekend

The 80th edition of the traditional Lava-Pratos festival, celebrating the end of the Carnival season, will occur in São José de Ribamar this weekend with national music acts and local support.

Feb 20 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traditional Lava-Pratos of São José de Ribamar takes place this weekend; see the program

The 80th edition of the Lava-Pratos festival in São José de Ribamar will take place this weekend, attracting numerous attendees with performances from various local and renowned artists.

Feb 20 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Carnival in the Square. Among Clowns and Magic Awaiting the Parade

Milan's Carnival celebrations include street performances by clowns and the traditional parade of allegorical floats, attracting locals and visitors alike.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Do You Know the Food 'Bokgwa' for the First Full Moon?

The article discusses 'Bokgwa', a traditional food associated with the Korean festival of the First Full Moon, highlighting its ingredients and preparation methods.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnaboi brings together thousands in the Magic Island and opens the 2026 Parintins Festival season

Carnaboi, a traditional event in Parintins, Brazil, gathered thousands of attendees, marking the official kickoff for the boi-bumbá season leading up to the Parintins Folklore Festival.

Feb 18 • 15:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo intensifies preparation for 2026 World Egungun Festival, Olubadan pledges support

The Oyo State Government is enhancing preparations for the 2026 World Egungun Festival with significant support from traditional stakeholders.

Feb 18 • 15:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PHOTOS: See images of the 'Arrastão' on Ash Wednesday in Salvador

The traditional 'Arrastão' takes place in Salvador at the end of the Carnival, featuring performances from popular Brazilian artists.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The End of Influencer Marketing?

The article discusses the changing landscape of influencer marketing, questioning the traditional role of brands as creators monetize their content directly through platforms like Patreon and OnlyFans.

Feb 17 • 13:49 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

We break bread and stuff children into bags - we celebrate Meteņi wholeheartedly to prepare for Lent

The article discusses the traditional Latvian festival of Meteņi, marking the anticipation of spring and the beginning of Lent, celebrated on February 6 or seven weeks before Easter.

Feb 17 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Patriotic songs and robots doing somersaults at the gala that 1 billion Chinese watch to kick off their New Year

The article describes the extravagant celebrations of Chinese New Year in a small city in eastern China, where traditional food and the highly viewed CCTV Spring Festival Gala are central to the festivities.

Feb 16 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pamonhada of Paraibuna expects to receive 23 thousand people

The traditional Pamonhada event in Paraibuna, São Paulo, is expected to attract around 23,000 attendees from Sunday to Tuesday.

Feb 16 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Grape Festival unites tradition and innovation and expects 500 thousand people with new attractions

The 35th National Grape Festival in Brazil is set to welcome over 500,000 visitors with a mix of traditional and innovative attractions.

Feb 16 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Year of the Horse: China prepares to celebrate Spring Festival

China is gearing up for its Spring Festival, marking the Year of the Horse, filled with various cultural festivities and traditional practices.

Feb 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Zhao Beijing] The 1 trillion won Hongbao War of Chinese AI Companies During the Spring Festival, Where is it Headed?

Chinese tech giants are engaging in a fierce competition dubbed the 'Hongbao War' during the Spring Festival, targeting traditional practices of giving red envelopes (Hongbao) with innovative AI marketing strategies.

Feb 16 • 05:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Klopp Surprises His Followers with a 'Cowboy' Look

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp surprised his followers on social media with a cowboy-themed look as he prepared to participate in a traditional festival in Germany.

Feb 15 • 21:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Until March 1: New York installs the largest sauna in the city and here's how to enter

New York City is introducing the largest sauna in the city as part of a winter wellness initiative, providing an immersive experience that combines relaxation with traditional rituals until March 1.

Feb 15 • 20:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Video: Watch the enchanting images from China's lantern festival, the New Year's light show leads to a magical world

A vibrant lantern festival in Beijing showcases the artistry of traditional lantern-making and celebrates the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Feb 15 • 09:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: The village played in all colors, alcohol flowed abundantly. Traditional masks dominated Herálec in Žďár region

The village of Herálec in the Žďár region of Czechia held a vibrant traditional masked festival where festivities were abundant and alcohol flowed freely.

Feb 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Offer Cannabis Halva to Lord Shiva, It Gets Ready Quickly

The article discusses a traditional recipe for Bhang (cannabis) halwa that is commonly prepared during the Maha Shivratri festival in India.

Feb 14 • 11:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnaboi returns to the Sambadrome in Manaus with over 40 attractions; check it out

Carnaboi 2026 will feature more than 40 performances linked to the traditional Boi-Bumbá event in Manaus, Brazil, scheduled for February 20 and 21.

Feb 13 • 14:05 UTC

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