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中文The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which will last until 29th August, kick starts today. It is the largest arts festival in the world, featuring 3,269 shows in 294 venues this year. Simply known as the … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The World’s Biggest Arts Festival
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Festivities for National Eisteddfod of Wales 2016
The annual National Eisteddfod of Wales will be held on 29th July to 6th August this year. This celebration is called Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru in Welch language. It is the culmination of the … [Read more...] about Festivities for National Eisteddfod of Wales 2016
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United Kingdom
The first sighting of a new moon signifies the Eid al-Fitr, which is the official end of Ramadan and the first day of the month of Shawwal. Muslims around the world celebrate this conclusion of the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United Kingdom
Summer Solstice 2016 Coincides with Strawberry Moon
For the first time since 1948, the Summer Solstice or the longest day of the year has coincided with the June full moon called the Strawberry Moon. The 17 long hours of sunlight will yield bright … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice 2016 Coincides with Strawberry Moon
Three-Day Festivities Held for Queen’s 90th Birthday
The heavens have blessed the Queen’s 90th Birthday with rain showers, but the heavy downpour did not stop spectators from capping off the three-day event. To show their love for Queen Elizabeth II, … [Read more...] about Three-Day Festivities Held for Queen’s 90th Birthday
UK Celebrates with Chinese Communities in Duanwu Festival 2016
Duanwu Festival, also referred as the Dragon Boat Festival, is one of the most significant celebrations in China and Chinese communities all over the world. This event is commemorated on the 5th day … [Read more...] about UK Celebrates with Chinese Communities in Duanwu Festival 2016
UK Celebrations of the Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is observed in the United Kingdom by Christians, especially those who are Roman Catholics. This tradition is done in honour of the Holy Eucharist. Other names for it are the Feast of … [Read more...] about UK Celebrations of the Corpus Christi
Start the Summer with Beltane
Beltane (or Beltain) is the Celtic festival of fire. It is usually celebrated on 1 May or around the midpoint from the spring equinox to the summer solstice. It marks the start of summer and … [Read more...] about Start the Summer with Beltane
