Every January, Akita’s snowy mountains host the Dainichido Bugaku festival, showcasing 1,300 years of tradition through a blend of imperial court dances and local customs.
Sunrise, Mikoshi and Saltwater
Hamaori Sai: a great festival off the coast of Kanagawa
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Ousilhão: where the sacred meets the profane
Saint Stephen’s day is celebrated all over the world, but it’s on a village of Trás-os-Montes that these celebrations are more peculiar.
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Celebrating Autumn in Tochigi
Every two years the city of Tochigi becomes the stage for one of the many festivals happening in Japan during Autumn.
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The Gods are Entertained
In Hamada, in Shimane prefecture, Iwami Kagura is in people’s DNA.
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Flower Power
During the cherry blossom season one can really witness the Japanese connection with nature
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A question of faith
Catholic faith is used to bring together people from all parts of Spain in a celebration of Joy.
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The land of the dancing trees
Tolkien, an english writer, created a fantasy universe where there were trees that walked and talked. I think I found where they come from…
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