Taste Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara In partnership with Taste of Japan In Japanese, its name means chopped fish. But the Surimi that has been produced in Japan for a millennium is nothing like the industrial sticks sold in Europe. 30/09/2019
No Comment Flock of sheep cross London Bridge in centuries-old tradition As many as 30 sheep have been shepherded over London Bridge in accordance with an old tradition allowing honoured citizens to bring livestock into the city 30/09/2019
Travel News Eating out in Shanghai from dumplings to fried crab In partnership with Shanghai Gourmet Festival From traditional street food to Michelin-starred restaurants, Shanghai boasts a colourful and vibrant food scene - with its own distinctive flavours. Euronews' Metropolitan scours the buzzing mega-city - meeting some of its best chefs and sampling some of its gastronomic delights. 24/09/2019
Taste Konjac: the future of health food is already here In partnership with Taste of Japan Konjac has been grown in Japan for centuries. Historically, the plant was appreciated for its healing qualities. It is now cooked in many forms and popular among westerners keen to keep an eye on their physique and health. 23/09/2019
Taste In Japan, Miso is known as 'food for the soul' In partnership with Taste of Japan Miso is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine and forms the basis of almost every meal 16/09/2019
Taste Sake and Seafood, the perfect combination In partnership with JFOODO Japan’s iconic drink, sake, is still little known outside the country. But that could be about to change. 13/09/2019
Taste The secret of making Sake In partnership with JFOODO In this exclusive video we show you each step in the sake production process 13/09/2019
No Comment El Salvador: Traditional fireball festival in the streets of Nejapa The town of Nejapa, El Salvador celebrated its annual fireball festival on Saturday (August 31) with participants pelting each other with rags drenched in gasoline that have been rolled into tight flaming balls. 02/09/2019
No Comment Unveiling of giant Buddha Thangka kicks off festival in Tibet To celebrate the annual traditional Sho Dun Festival, a giant Buddha went on display in Lhasa, in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. 31/08/2019
No Comment The 12th-century game combining martial arts, boxing and wrestling A game thought to date back to the 12th century featured at a showcase in Russia. 29/08/2019
Travel News Sanya on China’s Hainan island offers a unique cultural experience In partnership with Sanya Sanya's beaches and mountains are a magnet for tourists. But this paradise destination, on the southern tip of China's Hainan island, offers an unforgettable cultural experience too. You can come face-to-face with the island's ethnic groups, sample some traditional culinary delights. 26/08/2019
No Comment Mexicans keep ancient pre-Hispanic game of 'pelota' alive 'The game of life, the game of death' - Mexicans keep an ancient pre-Hispanic game alive. Dozens of enthusiasts of this ritual sport gather each evening to practice it on the first ball court constructed in the Mexican capital in modern times. 10/08/2019
Japan Watch: Worshippers dust the statue of Buddha ahead of festival On Wednesday morning, priests conducted a ceremony to temporarily remove the Buddha's soul from the statue 07/08/2019
No Comment Families enjoy a bout of box cart racing in La Paz Hundreds of children and parents who are still young at heart took to the streets of La Paz for a bout of box cart racing on Sunday (July 28) 30/07/2019
World North Africa’s first tattoo school revives an old tradition in Tunisia The National School of Tattooing, which opened its doors in Tunisia in January, is the only one of its kind in North Africa. 19/07/2019
Russia Watch: Russians compete in grass scything contest Traditional tools came to the fore in Russia at the weekend with the holding of an annual scything competition. 16/07/2019
Portugal Blooming marvellous: Flower-decorated trays light up Portugal festival Traditionally, men walk alongside the female tray-carriers but are only expected to help share the load if there is an accident and the carrier requires assistance 08/07/2019
No Comment Tray-carrying festival in Portuguese town keeps up Christian tradition More than 700 women carrying heavy-flower-decorated trays took part in the traditional Trays Festival around the historic town of Tomar 08/07/2019
Partner content Dubai’s top home-grown eats and boutiques Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai You’ll find the world’s best-known brands in plentiful supply in the city, but these are the restaurants and shops that are unique to Dubai. 08/07/2019
World Why is honey in Oman creating a business buzz? In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next. 28/06/2019