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Fireworks on eve of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - London

A firework display was organized on the eve of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which officially starts on Feburary 6th and also to mark the...

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden

Performers dance with fire as they celebrate Imbolc, the end of winter and the beginning of spring. A battle ensues ending in victory of the Green...

by David Preston in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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Imbolc Fire Festival Marsden UK 2012

The 20th annual Imbolc fire festival, based on pagan traditions representing the battle between Jack Frost of Winter, and the Green man of Spring,...

by Steve Schofield in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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05/02/2012 - Fireworks on eve of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - London - United Kingdom - A firework display was organized on the...
04/02/2012 - Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden - United Kingdom - Performers dance with fire as they...
04/02/2012 - Imbolc Fire Festival Marsden UK 2012 - United Kingdom - The 20th annual Imbolc fire festival,...
03/02/2012 - Greenwich is recognised as a royal borough - United Kingdom - The Queen has named Greenwich in...
03/02/2012 - Fireworks display on Royal Celebration Weekend in London - United Kingdom - A firework display organized to...
29/01/2012 - Chinese New Year Celebrations - London. - United Kingdom - Chinese New Year celebrations took...
29/01/2012 - Chinatown flooded with visitors for the New Year festivities - United Kingdom - Record number of visitors flooded to...
29/01/2012 - The Chinese Lunar Year parade in London - United Kingdom - The Year of the Dragon parade from...
29/01/2012 - Gok Wan seen filming at Chinese New Year celebrations - London - United Kingdom - Gok Wan, a British fashion consultant,...
29/01/2012 - Fireworks display to celebrate Chinese New Year - United Kingdom - The new lunar Chinese Year of the...

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Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden
Performers dance with fire as they celebrate Imbolc, the end of winter and the beginning of spring. A battle ensues ending in victory of the Green Man over Jack Frost in a pagan fire fe...
Pakistanis celebrate winning the Test Series by whitewashing England
Activists of Sunni Tehreek celebrate a great victory as the Pakistan Cricket Team defeated England in all three matches to make a clean sweep of the three-Test series. Hyderabad, Pakis...
Devils and demons festival - Barcelona
Participants dressed as devils and demons, dancing and running around fireworks seen at a traditional celebration very popular in some parts of Spain, but which European directive 2007/...
Fireworks on eve of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - London
A firework display was organized on the eve of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which officially starts on Feburary 6th and also to mark the Royal Celebration Weekend in Greenwic...
Imbolc Fire Festival Marsden UK 2012
The 20th annual Imbolc fire festival, based on pagan traditions representing the battle between Jack Frost of Winter, and the Green man of Spring, was held in Marsden. It is held on the...
Greenwich is recognised as a royal borough
The Queen has named Greenwich in southeast London a royal borough to mark her Diamond Jubilee. The honour is marked by a weekend of celebrations in Woolwich, Eltham and Greenwich. Londo...
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 police arrive quickly, but could not stop...
Fireworks display on Royal Celebration Weekend in London
A firework display organized to celebrate the Royal Celebration Weekend, as Greenwich becomes a Royal Borough, entertains spectators. UK. 3rd February 2012
Finale of the Chinese New Year Celebrations - London
The Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square came to a spectacular finale with various performances and fireworks display. Thousands of people took to Chinatown to celebrate the...
Chinese New Year Celebrations - London.
Chinese New Year celebrations took place in the capital's Trafalgar Square with a variety of events and illuminations to welcome in the Year of the Dragon. United Kingdom. 29th Jan...
Gok Wan seen filming at Chinese New Year celebrations - London
Gok Wan, a British fashion consultant, author and television presenter of British Chinese heritage, was seen filming at the Chinese New Year celebrations. United Kingdom. 29th January 2...
Chinese Lunar New Year Grand Celebration - London
The Chinese Lunar New Year, which heralded the Year of the Dragon and that officially began on the 23rd January, was ushered in with a grand parade in central London. United Kingdom. 29...
Fireworks display to celebrate Chinese New Year
The new lunar Chinese Year of the Dragon was ushered in with a parade and fireworks. London, UK. 29th January 2012
Chinatown flooded with visitors for the New Year festivities
Record number of visitors flooded to Chinatown for the new year festivities celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The area was buzzing and there was an array of performances, cuisine and ...
The Chinese Lunar Year parade in London
The Year of the Dragon parade from Trafalgar Square to Rupert Street draws the Chinese new year celebrations to a close. London, UK. 29th January 2012
Parade performers photos call with Councillor Susie Burbridge
Westminster Councillor Susie Burbridge joins parade performers for a photocall before the the fireworks display that commenced the celebrations. London, UK. 29th January 2012
London celebrates Chinese New Year
London Mayor Boris Johnson, The Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Susie Burbridge & other dignitaries join thousands of revellers to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Trafalgar Squ...
Sydney Chinese New Year Parade 2012
The Sydney Chinese New Year Twilight Parade, followed by fireworks celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Sydney, Australia. 29th January 2012
Bon Odori Japanese Festival - Argentina
The traditional Bon Odori Japanese dance festival was witnessed by a large number of spectators with the participation of Parraleños. Jose C. Paz, Buenos Aires. 28th January 2012
People demonstration against police brutality
Around 1200 people participated in a demonstration against police brutality. During the autonomous march, firecrackers were thrown and pyrotechnics were burned. Berlin, Germany. 28th J...