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Overview of Mascletà 2012 - Valencia

The very popular Mascletà, unique to the Valencian Community, included an extremely loud fireworks display at 2:00 PM. The March 18th Mascletà was...

by Matthias Oesterle in Spain on 18/03/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Mascletà 2012 - Valencia

The very popular Mascletà, unique to the Valencian Community, includes an extremely loud fireworks display at 2:00 PM on festival days. The March...

by Matthias Oesterle in Spain on 17/03/2012

Politics

Spontaneous demonstration despite attacks by police - Berlin

Approximately 100 to 150 people participate in a spontaneous demonstration for the house project "Liebig 14" in Berlin Kreuzberg. The...

by Theo Schneider in Germany on 03/02/2012

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18/03/2012 - Overview of Mascletà 2012 - Valencia - Spain - The very popular Mascletà, unique to...
17/03/2012 - Mascletà 2012 - Valencia - Spain - The very popular Mascletà, unique to...
03/02/2012 - Spontaneous demonstration despite attacks by police - Berlin - Germany - Approximately 100 to 150 people...
28/01/2012 - Clashes after demonstration against police brutality - Germany - Clashes broke out during a...
28/01/2012 - People demonstration against police brutality - Germany - Around 1200 people participated in a...
28/01/2012 - Chinese New Year 2012 celebration in The Hague - Netherlands - The New Year celebration of Chinese New...
01/01/2012 - New Year's Eve firework show in London 2012 - United Kingdom - Large groups wait for as many as four...
19/11/2011 - Anti-Fascists march in remembrance of Silvio Meier's death - Berlin - Germany - Anti-Fascist demonstrators marched...
12/11/2011 - Lord Mayor Show in London - United Kingdom - The Lord Mayors Show celebrates an 800...
12/11/2011 - Fireworks to mark the Lord Mayors Show - London - United Kingdom - David Wootton is the new Mayor of...

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The Spring Festival - Jerusalem

Arts & Entertainment

The Spring Festival - Jerusalem

Festival kicks off spring - Maqdisi's first shopping mall in the house popular and official demonstration in the heart of Jerusalem with the announcement of the draft Housing Nusse...
by Mahmoud illean, on 13th of May 2012
Israel celebrates its 64th Independence Day - Jerusalem

Society

Israel celebrates its 64th Independence Day - Jerusalem

Israel's 64th Independence Day begins with an official ceremony on Mount Hertzl in Jerusalem. Yom Ha'atzmaut commemorates Israel's declaration of Independence in 1948.
by Nir Alon, on 25th of April 2012
Indonesia art cocktail party in New Orleans

Politics

Indonesia art cocktail party in New Orleans

Ship of the Republic of Indonesia (KRI) Dewaruci presents a cultural presentation in the city of New Orleans.
by dJoko Kristiono, on 20th of April 2012
Demonstration against the National Front and racism - Paris

Politics

Demonstration against the National Front and racism - P...

Demonstration in Paris is held against the National Front, fascism and racism. Many different anti-fascist organizations including Action Paris and student groups took part int he march...
by jennypagoni, on 17th of April 2012
Baisakhi celebrations underway at Golden Temple - Amritsar

Society

Baisakhi celebrations underway at Golden Temple - Amrit...

Indian Sikh people celebrate Baisakhi festival at the Golden Temple in the northern Indian city of Amritsar. Baisakhi, Vaishakhi, or Vasakhi is an ancient harvest festival.
by Sanjeev Syal, on 13th of April 2012
A spectacular light show is held at the Titanic Building - Belfast

Arts & Entertainment

A spectacular light show is held at the Titanic Buildin...

A spectacular light show and firework display, claimed to have been the largest of its type ever staged, is held at the Titanic Building in Belfast.
by Stephen Barnes, on 7th of April 2012
In pictures: God's sculptors in Calcutta of the Kumartuli District

Our World

In pictures: God's sculptors in Calcutta of the Kumartu...

Kumartuli District is a very particular area in Calcutta. Here, every day hundreds of the Kumar, or sculptors, work to realise thousands of Goddess Durga’s Statues and many other Hindu ...
by Donatella Giagnori, on 7th of October 2007
L´Ofrenda floral 2012

Arts & Entertainment

L´Ofrenda floral 2012

Grouped in their Fallas Commitees more than 100.000 of "Falleras/-os", wearing regional costumes, take part in a colorful parade on March 17th and 18th to offer flowers to the...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 18th of March 2012
Overview of Mascletà 2012 - Valencia

Arts & Entertainment

Overview of Mascletà 2012 - Valencia

The very popular Mascletà, unique to the Valencian Community, included an extremely loud fireworks display at 2:00 PM. The March 18th Mascletà was performed by Pirotecnia Ricardo Caball...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 18th of March 2012
Silent Fireworks: Urban knitting invades Valencia

Arts & Entertainment

Silent Fireworks: Urban knitting invades Valencia

The commission Ripalda Soguers celebrates Fallas 2012 with silent fireworks, made by the urban knitting group from Valencia. Firecrackers are made with wool and crochet.
by Miquel Hernandis, on 15th of March 2012
The Secció Especial of the 2012 Fallas Festival

Arts & Entertainment

The Secció Especial of the 2012 Fallas Festival

There are 13 'falla' monuments constructed in the Secció Especial, the most prestigious and highest price class for Spain's annual Fallas Festival. Nearly 400 fallas will...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 17th of March 2012
The Fallas 2012 - Special Section

Arts & Entertainment

The Fallas 2012 - Special Section

Thirteen cardboard and paper-mâché artistic monuments were on display as part of the most prestigious class for Spain's annual Fallas Festival. Nearly 400 fallas will be on display...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 17th of March 2012
L´Ofrenda floral show 2012

Arts & Entertainment

L´Ofrenda floral show 2012

Grouped in their Fallas, more than 100.000 "Falleras/-os", wearing regional costumes, take part in a colorful parade on March 17th and 18th to offer flowers to the Virgen de l...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 17th of March 2012
Mascletà 2012 - Valencia

Arts & Entertainment

Mascletà 2012 - Valencia

The very popular Mascletà, unique to the Valencian Community, includes an extremely loud fireworks display at 2:00 PM on festival days. The March 17th Mascletà was performed by Pirotècn...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 17th of March 2012
Indonesians protests for further investigation on Persebaya 1927

Politics

Indonesians protests for further investigation on Perse...

Hundreds of supporters of Persebaya 1927 march down streets in front of the Grahadi State Building demanding the investigations into the 5 deaths of Persebaya supporters who died in 192...
by dJoko Kristiono, on 14th of March 2012
Las Fallas Celebration in Valencia

Society

Las Fallas Celebration in Valencia

Effigies were set afire for Las Fallas, a week long, yearly celebration honoring St. Joseph where large papier-mâché effigies are burned and fireworks set off daily.
by Jim DeLillo, on 19th of March 2006
The audience for the Sunday Mascletá fills the center of Valencia

Arts & Entertainment

The audience for the Sunday Mascletá fills the center o...

Thousands of Valencians have assisted in the Sunday Mascletá, carried out by the pyrotechnic Gori. The fireworks show creating a thundering noise for the enjoyment of attendees. The Mas...
by Marc Sardón, on 4th of March 2012
Daily protest at noon at the mascletá of Fallas

Politics

Daily protest at noon at the mascletá of Fallas

Hundreds of people protest every day at noon in the mascletá of Fallas, the mass celebration of Valencia. Books, balloons, banners and whistles where used as symbols of disapproval.
by vic labadie, on 3rd of March 2012
Thousands of people enjoy the second mascletá of the Fallas - Valencia

Arts & Entertainment

Thousands of people enjoy the second mascletá of the Fa...

Thousands of Valencians have assisted in the second Mascletá, carried out by the brothers Ferrández. The fireworks show creating a thundering noise for the enjoyment of attendees. The M...
by Marc Sardón, on 2nd of March 2012
First Mascletá of Fallas 2012

Our World

First Mascletá of Fallas 2012

110 Kilos of gunpowder delights a crowd of spectators in the main square and surrounding streets during a traditional spectacle called “Mascletá”. The first Mascletá began with the trad...
by vic labadie, on 1st of March 2012

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