Get Involved with World Elephant Day: 12 August 2013
The second annual World Elephant Day returns on 12 August 2013 to raise awareness of the threats these intelligent giants face and how you can get involved in the conservation…
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World Events and Festivals
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Events, festivals and celebrations
Insane, but real World Festivals in August 2013
As another month rolls around, the weird and wacky festivals and events continue around the world – this is our pick of the best in August; International Regatta of Bathtubs…
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It’s a Boy! Congratulations to Kate and William!
Weeks of anticipation are finally over as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby son is born weighing in at 8.6 pounds – congratulations to Kate and William! News of…
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Guide to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro 2013
More than two million pilgrims will descend on Rio de Janeiro in Brazil between 23 – 28 July 2013 to join Pope Francis in prayer. Each two or three years,…
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Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in Biopic Movie: Long Walk To Freedom
Actor and DJ Idris Elba will bring the former South African President Nelson Mandela to life on the big screen in a new biopic about the former leader’s life. Titled…
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Top European Music Festivals in July 2013
Glastonbury may be over for another year but Europe is buzzing with the promise of yet more awesome festivals – bring on the summer! T in the Park, Scotland –…
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Guide to Bastille Day in France and Across the World
The 14th of July marks the annual celebration of La Fête Nationale, or Bastille Day, in the heart of France’s capital, Paris. Often likened to Independence Day or Canada Day…
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Guide to the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea
If you’ve ever doubted the popularity of mud, you’ll surely reconsider it at the Boryeong Mud Festival on 13 July 2013! What began, in 1998, as a simple local event…
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Weird and Wonderful Festivals in the World in July 2013
Clear your diary! Its summertime, which has inspired these bizarre outdoor festivals across the world throughout July – it’s time to join the madness; Palio di Siena, Italy – 2…
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Guide to the Pamplona Running of the Bulls Festival in Spain
Can you imagine being chased by fifteen bulls and steers down the streets of Pamplona in Spain? Between 6–14 July 2013 this will be a commonplace sight as part of…
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