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Torches of the Summer Olympics 1936-2012

The Cultural Organization of the municipality of Patras and Achaia Champer organized an exhibition with 19 original torches of the Summer Olympic...

by Menelaos Mich in Greece on 20/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Baishakhi Mela celebrated in Bethnal Green Park

The Baishakhi Mela 2012 was held in Bethnal Green park with members of the Bangladeshi community enjoying a day of traditional culture, music and...

by See Li in United Kingdom on 20/05/2012

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Contradanza of Cetina honors St. San Juan Lorenzo

'Contradanza' of Cetina (Zaragoza), is a contra dance performed by 8 men dressed in black and white costumes and one man dressed in red...

by Valentin Sama-Rojo in Spain on 19/05/2012

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20/05/2012 - Torches of the Summer Olympics 1936-2012 - Greece - The Cultural Organization of the...
20/05/2012 - Baishakhi Mela celebrated in Bethnal Green Park - United Kingdom - The Baishakhi Mela 2012 was held in...
19/05/2012 - Contradanza of Cetina honors St. San Juan Lorenzo - Spain - 'Contradanza' of Cetina (...
19/05/2012 - European Museum Night, at the Grand Palais - Paris - France - Each Year in Spring since 2005 the...
14/05/2012 - El campo de la cebada: A community area for residents of Madrid - Spain - First anniversary of the Campo de la...
14/05/2012 - Afri Cooperative To Be launched on Saturday May 19 In Nottingham - United Kingdom - Afri cooperative will officially open a...
13/05/2012 - French Asian Gay Association Birthday Party - France - The French Asian Gay Association held a...
12/05/2012 - London symphony orchestra performs free at Trafalgar Square- London - United Kingdom - London symphony orchestra performs in...
11/05/2012 - Spanish astronaut opens the feast of San Isidro - Madrid - Spain - Pedro Duque Duque, the Spanish...
11/05/2012 - Traditional giant puppets at the opening of San Isidro feast - Madrid - Spain - The “Gigantes Madrid,” giant puppets...

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Baishakhi Mela celebrated in Bethnal Green Park

Arts & Entertainment

Baishakhi Mela celebrated in Bethnal Green Park

The Baishakhi Mela 2012 was held in Bethnal Green park with members of the Bangladeshi community enjoying a day of traditional culture, music and food. The event is held as a celebratio...
by See Li, on 20th of May 2012
Exeter Olympic Torch Relay Parade and Activities

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Exeter Olympic Torch Relay Parade and Activities

Exeter celebrated the Olympic Torch Relay coming to the city with a street parade and a multitude of other fun activities.
by Clive Chilvers, on 20th of May 2012
Torches of the Summer Olympics 1936-2012

Sports

Torches of the Summer Olympics 1936-2012

The Cultural Organization of the municipality of Patras and Achaia Champer organized an exhibition with 19 original torches of the Summer Olympic Games dating from 1936-2012.
by Menelaos Mich, on 20th of May 2012
Temps De Flors increases foreign visitors to Girona

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Temps De Flors increases foreign visitors to Girona

The yearly Temps De Flors flower exhibition, a mixture of flowers, art and design in the center of Girona, received an increasing numer of foreign visitors and registered hotel occupati...
by Richard van der AA, on 19th of May 2012
Solar eclipse view-able despite cloudy weather - Manila

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Solar eclipse view-able despite cloudy weather - Manila

People in parts of Asia and the US are treated to a rare sight as the moon passes infront of the sun blocking most of its light and creating a ring-like effect. Despite cloudy weather, ...
by Ezra Acayan, on 20th of May 2012
Luca Carboni performs live in Rome

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Luca Carboni performs live in Rome

Luca Carboni, an Italian singer-songwriter performed live on stage with his band during the first date of their 'Senza Titolo Tour' at the Gran Teatro in Rome.
by Sergio Gualtieri, on 7th of November 2011
TV star Chris Lilley takes fans on tour of London

Arts & Entertainment

TV star Chris Lilley takes fans on tour of London

Australian comedian Chris Lilley, the award-winning creator and star of 'Summer Heights High' and 'Angry Boys', hired one of London's iconic red Routemaster bus...
by Vivienne Elisabeth Breton, on 20th of May 2012
Kapow Comic Con Business Design Centre Islington London

Arts & Entertainment

Kapow Comic Con Business Design Centre Islington London

Comic book fans attend the two day Kapow Comic Con at Islington Business Design Centre, dressed in comic book costumes, Cosplay.
by Matthew Chattle, on 20th of May 2012
Contradanza of Cetina honors St. San Juan Lorenzo

Our World

Contradanza of Cetina honors St. San Juan Lorenzo

'Contradanza' of Cetina (Zaragoza), is a contra dance performed by 8 men dressed in black and white costumes and one man dressed in red acting as the Devil. In 2011 the '...
by Valentin Sama-Rojo, on 19th of May 2012
Vinicio Capossella live at "Teatro al Canal" - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Vinicio Capossella live at "Teatro al Canal" - Madrid

Italian singer Vinicio Capossela presents his latest music album "Marinai, Profeti e Balene" in a - sold out - live concert at "Teatro del Canal" in Madrid as part o...
by Thomas Cristofoletti, on 20th of May 2012
USC University of Southern California Marching Band - London

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USC University of Southern California Marching Band - L...

The marching band of USC University of Southern California Trojans football team perform in Trafalgar Square, with cheerleaders and baton twirlers.
by Matthew Chattle, on 20th of May 2012
19 May Celebrations in Turkey

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19 May Celebrations in Turkey

Turkey celebrates the historic arrival of Ataturk at Samsun and its national Youth Day with a series of events. In Duzce, several groups perform folk dance in the front of City Hall.
by Behzad, on 19th of May 2012
Ali G's Staines Discovers Massive River - London

Our World

Ali G's Staines Discovers Massive River - London

An 'Ali G' lookalike who turned up to a Staines event marking the local council's decision to change the name of the town because of the publicity given it by Ali G was e...
by Peter Marshall, on 20th of May 2012
Norfolk's 11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival offers beer making class

Arts & Entertainment

Norfolk's 11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival offers bee...

Anyone wanting to learn the basics of beer making or had thoughts about wanting to start a Brewery, were given the free opportunity to sit in on going classes throughout the day at the ...
by Abhi Ahmadadeen, on 19th of May 2012
USC Trojans Marching Band performs in Trafalgar Square - London

Arts & Entertainment

USC Trojans Marching Band performs in Trafalgar Square ...

The USC Trojans Marching Band from the University of Southern California performed in Trafalgar Square, London, in support of California athletes at the London Olympic Games.
by Paul Brown, on 20th of May 2012
Naif Herin performs live at Auditorium Parco della Musica

Arts & Entertainment

Naif Herin performs live at Auditorium Parco della Musi...

Naif Herin performs live as the opening act to Arisa's Amami Tour 2012.
by Sergio Gualtieri, on 19th of May 2012
Medieval reenactment at Morimondo Abbey - Italy

Arts & Entertainment

Medieval reenactment at Morimondo Abbey - Italy

A two-day long historic reenactment begins at Morimondo Abbey in Lombardy, Italy. Medieval re-enactors from across Europe come to participate in the event, held on the grounds of the ab...
by Eleanor Marriott, on 19th of May 2012
Folklore performance held at annual Night of Museums - St. Petersburg

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Folklore performance held at annual Night of Museums - ...

'Night of Museums', an annual event observing the International Day of Museums, is celebrated. Museums large and small traditionally open their doors to visitors in the evenin...
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 20th of May 2012
Chinese Weiwei exhibition premieres in Norway

Arts & Entertainment

Chinese Weiwei exhibition premieres in Norway

Opening of Chinese Ai Weiwei's exhibition 'Interlacing' at Kistefos-Museum. Weiwei confronts social conditions and was jailed and released in 2011, and is not allowed to ...
by Pål Bergstad, on 20th of May 2012
Freestyle motorcross stars perform aerobatics

Arts & Entertainment

Freestyle motorcross stars perform aerobatics

Aerobatics motor-freestyle show showcases world-renowned stars from the world of freestyle motorcross. The participants take part in performing motorcross stunts.
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 20th of May 2012

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