Explore the top 10 best festivals around the world! From Rio Carnival to the Day of the Dead, discover epic celebrations ...

A trip down memory lane playing an old gramophone record in Gampaha By Dr Nihal D Amerasekera I was in my early teens in 1952 ...

On the famous avenue of Rio’s carnival parade, women are often scantily ... In front of the drums, the singers are always groups of men with powerful voices. And those in charge of operations ...

(AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Revellers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival, at the Florian Cafe’ in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP ...

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Mardi Gras was brought to Louisiana in the 18th century by French settlers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Sieur de Bienville. The men named their landing spot 'Pointe du Mardi Gras' and, realising it ...

police officers and other carnival costumes. Revelers were handed plastic cups filled with wine and portions of bean soup, as children danced to a mix of Greek folk music, Western chart hits and K ...

girls or men in folk costumes with veiled faces who help coordinate the groups. The celebration includes competitions for the most creative and traditional appearances. Centered in Széchenyi Square, ...

The biggest attraction of the carnival's parades is costumed performers known as Gilles. Clown-like figures are dressed in clogs and suits embroidered with heraldic symbols. They also wear large hats ...