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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World Events and Festivals
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Guide to the Calgary Stampede Festival in Canada
The annual rodeo event, the Calgary Stampede is held this year on 5 July 2013 in Calgary in Canada’s Alberta province. Held each July, the festival runs for 10 days…
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Experience the Palio di Siena Horse Race Festival in Italy
The lively and traditional Palio di Siena, aka Il Palio, horse race and pageant is held twice annually on 2 July and 16 August each year in Siena in Italy’s…
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Get Ready for the British Summer of Sport 2013
The London Olympics may be over, but the legacy lives on with a cracking British summer of sport lined up for 2013; 18 – 22 June 2013 – Royal Ascot,…
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Guide to Vietnam Reunification Day 2013
Reunification day, aka Liberation day or Victory Day, on 30 April 2013, is a holiday in Vietnam that commemorates the anniversary of the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong seizure of…
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Guide to the Camden Crawl Festival 2013
Anticipation is building for one of the finest music festivals around; the Camden Crawl Festival is making its second debut in Dublin Ireland from 3 to 5 May 2013. This…
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How to Celebrate Earth Day 2013
The observance of Earth Day on 22 April 2013 tackles the issue of Climate Change head-on. The day focusses on the very real impact on people, animals and landscapes. Thousands…
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Guide to Saint George’s Day 2013
April 23rd marks St Georges Day both in England where he is the patron saint and also around the world. But who was St George and why is the day…
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Guide to Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2013
Exploring Thailand during the Songkran Festival is an interesting experience; the locals are never quite sure whether to pelt you with water and chalk or not! My advice is to…
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How Easter is Celebrated Around the World
Easter is a Christian festival that marks the resurrection of Jesus and follows Lent, where devotees have typically given something up. The Christian observance of Easter traditionally begins at the…
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