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euronews le mag – Bakou International Jazz Festival

The International Bakou Jazz Festival kicked off with a concert by the Arena Big Band of Azerbaïdjan. Farah Aliyeva, the festival organiser said: “Everyone loves jazz in Bakou. In the past, all the musicians wanted to come here because we … Continue reading

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Diwali – Festival of Lights

In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It’s a fiveday celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps. Duration : 0:3:6

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Minnesota Renaissance Festival – My Favorite Minnesota

Renaissance Festival: Shakopee I love this place ’cause I can speak with a fake English accent all day long and pretend I’m in a Monty Python movie. If you’re a single woman you’re guaranteed to find a knight in shining … Continue reading

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Festival of Oshun

Oshun or Osun is a Yoruba goddess that is associated with erotic beauty, gold and rivers. Awo Osun, a New York society of Oshun worshipers, gathers by the Hudson River every summer to honor the deity and pay respects to … Continue reading

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Winchester Festival

Highlights from the Winchester Festival 2009, featuring Julian Fellowes, Lord Patten, Michael Wood, Sian Phillips, and Frank Gardner. The Festival features a diverse programme of arts events including talks from prominent authors, theatrical and musical performances. Duration : 0:6:42

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Festival make-up tutorial

It appears that this video is aimed at european culture. For those from the U.S that want to know what a festival is Click this link http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ Have fun at your festivals this year guys. Nic and the rest of … Continue reading

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Claude Debussy: Nocturnes – Festivals

I discribe it as a strange jolly Nocturne, but still interesting to listen to. For more musical vids, please check my channel Duration : 0:6:20

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How many beer festivals are you thinking about going to this year?

I’m talking about Camra beer festivals but you can mention small independent pub run events if you like. I’ve only been to the Cambridge beer festival so far, but I shall definitely go to Peterborough and Norwich and might do … Continue reading

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Molten Iron Throwing

More dangerous festivals – this time in Nuanquan, China, where locals hurl molten iron at a wall. And sometimes, on themselves. Duration : 0:1:22

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Bicycle Film Festival 2010 Trailer

The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary! http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/ In 2001, Brendt Barbur, Founder and Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. Instead of … Continue reading

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