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Father’s Day Around the World
Why do we celebrate Father’s Day every third Sunday of June?
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Watching World Cup the Italian Way
The interesting rituals of watching the World Cup the Italian way
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Sweden National Day
Sweden pops with a burst of yellow and blue every 6 June. Find out what happens on National Day of Sweden.
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Romería de El Rocío: The biggest pilgrimage in Spain
What draws more than 1 million people to a small town in Southern Spain? Discover more about Romería de El Rocío.
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Norway’s National Holiday: Constitution Day
Get ready for lutefisk and children’s parade on 17 May as Norway celebrates their National holiday.
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Flores de Mayo: the Queen of All Festivals
The month of May means beauty and bounty to Filipinos all over the world.
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Mother’s Day around the World
Know the reason why we have a special day reserved for Mum and how it is celebrated in the Philippines and around the world.
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Dutch National Day
What’s special about this year’s Dutch National Day? Find out more about the national holiday of the Netherlands.
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Why was Danish filmmaker crucified in Pampanga?
Danish, Lasse Spang Olsen was crucified in Pampanga, Philippines, during the Holy Week.
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Philippine HiStory Today: When surrender means Courage
Why do we celebrate one of the biggest war tragedies in the Philippines, the Fall of Bataan? Discover more about the National Holiday that falls on 9 April.
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Greek Independence Day
Before you bring out your blue-and-white flags and foustanella, here’s why the Greeks celebrate their National Day:
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Paddy’s Day: Irish National Day
Why is St Patrick celebrated, and what’s with the top hats? Explore the story behind Irish National Day.
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‘Paella police’ protests global prostitution of famous Dish
Guardians of the authentic Valencia rice dish are slamming paella wannabes.
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Italy’s Carnivale di Venezia: Days of Colour and Mystery
Discover why every year the citizens of Venice transform into mysterious creatures of fantasy.
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Spain’s Entroida Festival: Vinegar and Angry Ants
This town in Spain puts a twist before Lent through searing pain and staggering fun.
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The Filipino-Chinese New Year
How the Filipino-Chinese community celebrate this important traditional holiday.
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Spain’s Jarramplas Festival: Flying turnips and Scapegoats
Discover more about this bizarre festival that falls on 19 and 20 January in a town in Spain.
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Thousands of Dutch take icy plunge in the North Sea
Dutch nationals brave the cold in this traditional New Year’s swim.
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Dad demands Facebook likes for Dowry
Find out how one dad in Yemen gave a traditional ritual a very modern twist.