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Lunar New Year ushers in the year of the Water Dragon

Chinese and non-Chinese Filipinos flocked to Chinatown Binondo in Manila to welcome the year of the Water Dragon. The Water Dragon is said to be the...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 22/01/2012

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Sikhayan Festival commemorates city's 220th year - Santa Rosa

Residents celebrate the 220th year of their city's foundation during the 14th Sikhayan Festival. Highlights include a bazaar in the city's...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 18/01/2012

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Sinulog 2012 celebrations in Cebu City

The Sinulog celebrations in Cebu City, Philippines, culminated with colorful and solemn activities in honor of the Holy Child Jesus or the Santo Niño...

by Victor Kintanar in Philippines on 16/01/2012

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22/01/2012 - Lunar New Year ushers in the year of the Water Dragon - Philippines - Chinese and non-Chinese Filipinos...
18/01/2012 - Sikhayan Festival commemorates city's 220th year - Santa Rosa - Philippines - Residents celebrate the 220th year of...
16/01/2012 - Sinulog 2012 celebrations in Cebu City - Philippines - The Sinulog celebrations in Cebu City,...
12/11/2011 - Fire-Bull fiesta in Spain - Spain - The fiesta of the Toro Jubilo takes...
12/09/2011 - Thousands take part in KL Lantern Festival - Malaysia - Malaysia - Malaysians take part in Kuala Lumpur...
06/09/2011 - Cascamorras grease smeared festival Kicks-off - Spain - The town of Baza hosted the Festival of...
31/08/2011 - La Tomatina annual tomato-throwing festival begins in Bunol - Spain - Approximately 45,000 revelers from all...
21/08/2011 - Otomi Indian cultural Festival - Actopan - Mexico - A cultural festival was held to promote...
15/08/2011 - Fiesta Fireworks in Mexico City - Mexico - Images showing various displays of...
04/08/2011 - Old Spanish Days La Fiesta in Santa Barbara - United States - This year marked the 87th year of the...

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Sinulog 2012 celebrations in Cebu City
The Sinulog celebrations in Cebu City, Philippines, culminated with colorful and solemn activities in honor of the Holy Child Jesus or the Santo Niño. 16th January 2012
Inauguration ceremony of the Education Fiesta and Book Fair - Karachi
Sindh Information Minister, Shazia Marri addresses to inauguration ceremony of the Education Fiesta and Book Fair held at NED University in Karachi, Pakistan. 24th January 2012
Lunar New Year ushers in the year of the Water Dragon
Chinese and non-Chinese Filipinos flocked to Chinatown Binondo in Manila to welcome the year of the Water Dragon. The Water Dragon is said to be the luckiest amongst the Chinese zodiac ...
The Eggplant is honoured in Villasis for the Talong Festival
"Talong" (eggplant) takes center stage in the northern part of Luzon, holds its seventh Talong Festival coinciding with the town fiesta. Pangasinan, Philippines. 20th January ...
Sikhayan Festival commemorates city's 220th year - Santa Rosa
Residents celebrate the 220th year of their city's foundation during the 14th Sikhayan Festival. Highlights include a bazaar in the city's plaza and a streetdance competition ...
Patopat dessert enjoyed at local festival - Pozorrubio
Patopat, a dessert made with glutinous rice, salt, coconut cream, and coconut milk then wrapped in weaved coconut leaves and cooked is a delicacy originating in Pozorrubio. An annual fe...
Calderon closing XVI Annual Latin American CEO Conference Santander
Calderon Hinojosa arrived to Cancun for the closure of the XVI Latin American Annual Conference of the Santander Group's CEO, involving more than 200 investors from Mexico, Brazil,...
Imany during the 20 years since the Fiesta des Suds
Imany, the female singer, during the 20 years since the Fiesta des Suds in the Docks des Suds. Marseille, France. 15th October 2011
Festival of the Patron Saint
Masaya is the capital of Nicaraguan folklore and celebrates their patron saint. Dancing groups perform for the public. Masaya, Nicaragua. 27th November 2011
Feast of Santo Domingo - Managua
Residents of the city came out to celebrate the feast of Santo Domingo (St. Dominic), patron of the city of Managua. The day is observed with much religious fervour each year. Nicaragua...
Fire-Bull fiesta in Spain
The fiesta of the Toro Jubilo takes places in Medinaceli (Soria) every November. The animal has fire attached to its head and is released into the crowd while it suffers terror and phys...
Polyester Fiesta variety show featured at Brighton’s White Night
Comedian Lorraine Bowen performed a light hearted and colorful Polyester Fiesta variety show based upon the indestructible patterned polyester prints. Her fellow actors played essential...
All Saints Day celebration in Oaxaca de Juarez
As every November 1st, people celebrate All Saints Day in Oaxaca de Juarez. On this day many people visit the General Cemetery and the grave sites are adorned with small candles. Mexico...
Celebration of the transhumancia
Tourists and passersby stop to watch the Transhumancia celebration. The Transhumancia is a time-honored tradition where sheep are herded through the streets. Madrid, Spain. 30th October...
Celebration of the transhumancia
Tourists and passersby stop to watch the Transhumancia celebration. The Transhumancia is a time-honored tradition where sheep are herded through the streets. Madrid, Spain. 30th October...
Spanish station Radiolé holds a live concert
Spanish station Radiolé brought their Spanish party to the Plaza del Pilar stage in order to celebrate the "Fiestas del Pilar" with the best Spanish style. Zaragoza, Spain. 10...
Spanish National Day Celebrations - Dia de la Hispanidad - Madrid
Every October 12th, Spain celebrates a military parade which marks a national holiday called "Dia de la Hispanidad", which commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in t...
Rosario Flores Live in Zaragoza
Rosario Flores performing during "Fiestas del Pilar". Zaragoza, Spain. 10th October, 2011
Pregón de Fiestas Pilar Festival
Images from the Pregón de Fiestas Pilar festival held in Zaragoza, Spain. 8th October 2011
33rd Fiesta of the Bicycle Set Two
The 33rd Fiesta of the Bicycle of Madrid brings together Madrileños to enjoy the streets and squares of the capital and to fight against noise and pollution. An opportunity for physical...