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Guyana culture is shaped by many peoples, a national carnival and a literary prize. Meet the key figures and festivals to know in 2026. The post Guyana Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Japan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their cultural traditions without putting lives at risk. Three people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in accidents at autumn festivals across the country in recent weeks. Meanwhile, organisers of another major festival, where two men died in February, have cancelled next year’s event, citing public safety concerns. The...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called upon people to draw inspiration from the spirit of these festivals and reaffirm their commitment to mutual respect, unity and peaceful coexistence.
A month-by-month calendar of Brazil's biggest events from November 2026 to October 2027, with confirmed dates, cities and links to our guides. The post Brazil Events Calendar: Carnival, Réveillon and Festivals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Religion in Morocco: the main faiths and churches, their political weight, festivals and how faith shapes daily life, as of October 2026. The post Religion in Morocco Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
In ancient China, welcoming autumn could involve stealing pumpkins, sitting on giant hanging scales and eating extra meat – rituals reflecting how people connected seasonal change with fertility, health and good fortune. Historical records show that during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), groups of young people would gather on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival to sneak into fields and take pumpkins. Far from being considered wrongdoing, the practice was often tolerated – and even welcomed – by...
Highlighting Keralam’s tradition of interfaith participation in festivals, he said that people celebrated occasions such as Ramadan, Christmas, and Onam irrespective of their religious affiliations.
As India gears up for Durga Puja 2026, the air will once again thrum with the beat of the dhak. In this special package, we bring you stories from pandals across cities, meet the artisans shaping this year’s idols, and tune in to the music, food, and festive fervour that define the season.
The order, issued under Section 163 of the BNSS, follows a Bombay High Court direction on curbing noise and environmental pollution during festivals
October 2026 in Mérida brings Oktoberfest Yucatán, big concerts at Foro GNP Seguros and the Festival de las Ánimas with its Catrinas parade. The post What to Do in Mérida in October 2026: Ánimas, Oktoberfest and Big Concerts appeared first on The Rio Times.
October 2026 in Buenos Aires features Iron Maiden, David Bisbal, the Puro Diseño design fair, MUBI Fest and the Tecweek innovation festival. The post What to Do in Buenos Aires in October 2026: Iron Maiden, Bisbal and Tecweek appeared first on The Rio Times.
From flower showers and sound systems to giant cranes and record-breaking laddu auctions, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad sets money flowing across a vast network of businesses, workers and public agencies. The trail runs from the costs borne by organisers to the contracts, livelihoods and public expenditure that sustain the 10-day festival, from the first preparations to the final immersion. Siddharth Kumar Singh traces the scale of the festival’s economy