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Thousands gather to celebrate Cologne Carnival after COVID hiatus

The celebration of the long-awaited carnival saw revellers dressed up as clowns, bees, pirates or tigers, unfazed by the country's spiking virus numbers.

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Japan's robotic dog owners celebrate children festival with their Aibos

Owners of the Japanese robot dogs "Aibo" take their robotic companions to the Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo for the children's holiday Shicigosan.

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How could the crowd surge at Astroworld have been prevented?

Eight people lost their lives in a crowd surge at a festival organised by rapper Travis Scott last weekend. The youngest was 14 years old. Euronews asks industry leaders in concert safety about the tragedy and how it could have been prevented.

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India's Cattle Royale dung fight marks end of Diwali

Joyful crowds pelted each other with fistfuls of cow manure this weekend as part of one village's local ritual to mark the end of Diwali, India's most important Hindu festival

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Syrians hold horse race festival in war-torn Raqa

Syrians hold a horse race festival in the northern Syrian city of Raqa, former capital of the Islamic State (IS) group

USA

At least eight people killed in crowd surge at festival in Texas

Officials in Texas say at least eight people have been killed and several others injured in a crowd surge at Astroworld Festival.

India

Indians celebrate festival of light amid COVID-19 fears

Indians across the country began celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and rising air pollution.

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Lights festival in Madrid celebrates UNESCO recognition

Spain's capital Madrid was lit up for LuzMadrid, part of the International Festival of Light. It celebrates UNESCO's decision to declare the city's 16th-century El Retiro Park a World Heritage Site.

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Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid

Destinations

Córdoba: ‘The city of flowers’ is back in bloom after COVID break

The Spanish city of Córdoba welcomes the return of top floral designers for annual international flower competition.

Art

What is the UNFINISHED Festival and how can you be part of it?

The programme takes place over 8 days. Starting on Sunday October 24th, the festival is designed to accompany participants until Sunday October 31st, interweaving their routine with a carefully curated mix of on-demand content, live events, and connected experiences.

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Opening of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Fespaco)

Opening of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Fespaco)

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Spanish city of Merida hosts festival to rekindle with its Roman-past

Every year, Mérida re-enacts its Roman past by holding Emerita Lvdica, an event in which the city goes back to the 1st century AD, when the Romans lived in the city.

Moments

Hundreds of hot air balloons light up the sky at the world’s largest festival

Hot air balloons returned to the New Mexico skyline last week at the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Culture news

Could learning chess in school help us in our moves through life?

A new program devised by female chess superstar Judit Polgá hopes to inspire a more unique approach to educational systems.

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New York Comic Con is back for its first in-person event since 2019

New York Comic Con has returned following a virtual event last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fans were back Friday (08 OCT. 2021) at the Jacob Javits Center for the comic book culture festival.

Travel News

The colourful stage is set for 9 nights of celebration across India

Starting tonight, over 1 billion people will begin celebrations for Navaratri, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar.

Travel News

Oktoberfest cancelled again: A look back at the 2019 beer festival

For the second year in a row, the world’s largest folk festival has been cancelled due to health concerns.

Travel News

Watch back: St. Petersburg is in full bloom for Festival of Flowers

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

This year the St. Petersburg Festival of Flowers draws its inspiration from the UEFA European Football Championship.

Moments

Festival of Lights: See Berlin's famous landmarks in a new light

The 17th annual Berlin Festival of Lights returned to the German capital earlier this month, transforming the city into a glowing stage.