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 ...

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. In the domestic diva's taste we trust: From clothing to cookware ...

Mardi Gras was brought to Louisiana in the 18th century by French settlers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Sieur de Bienville ...

The Philippines made its debut at the Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia) as it performed an array of Filipino folk dances in Venice, the Philippine Consulate General in Milan said Sunday. The ...

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 ...

This year's Venice Carnival has entered its last weekend, with a packed programme of festivities, performances and exhibitions. Carnival is celebrated across Italy, but as every year, Venice is the ...

This year's Venice Carnival has entered its last weekend, with a packed programme of festivities, performances and exhibitions. Carnival is celebrated across Italy, but as every year, Venice is ...

The energy of Carnival is undeniably captivating, evident by the popular recaps on social media that have made it more mainstream. As the tradition continues to grow in popularity, my hope is that its ...

So much more than glittering costumes and non-stop partying ... (Related: 6 of the best Italian Carnivals beyond Venice, from north to south.) Martinique’s Carnival draws thousands of people ...

(Carnival vs. Mardi Gras: What's the difference?) This historical illustration of New Orleans' famous Mardi Gras festival shows a parade full of floats and costumes ... to men or women while ...

“Absolute foolishness”—that is how Prime Minister Keith Rowley described the heavy foreign exchange spending on Carnival costumes. While he understands that people want to enjoy themselves during ...