Nepal Festival - International Elephant Festival in Nepal

The 8th International Elephant Festival held in Chitwan National Park, about 170 km south of Kathmandu, Nepal, 26-28 December 2011. In the mat, as many as 20 local elephants and elephants other than the UK, Brazil, China and Germany took part in several contests. Among them are football elephants and elephant pageant. (Photo: REUTERS / Navesh Chitrakar) viva

 

 

Sand Sculpture Festival - Sand Sculpture Festival Indonesia

A number of international artists participating in the show 'Indonesia Sand Sculpture Festival' in Sentul, West Java, on Wednesday (07/12/2011). In the festival, 2,400 tons of sand will be used as the main ingredient to make a sculpture by 22 artists from 11 countries. The festival will take place from December 18, 2011 to January 28, 2012. Photo: REUTERS / Beawiharta viva

 

Snow Festival - Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is one of the four largest international ice festival in the world, like Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival, Winter Festival of Quebec Canada, and Norway's Ski Festival. Harbin Ice and Snow Festival takes place in China and began every year on January 5 and ends in February. At this festival, many tourists from around the world participate in various cultural, athletic, and tourism events. (Photo: REUTERS / Sheng Li) viva

 

 

 

Creative Hair Show - Alternative Hair Show at Fort Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

A show entitled 'Alternative Hair Show' held at the Fort Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, Wednesday (28/09/2011). Some hair stylists display their unique creations in the carpet. (Photo: REUTERS / Denis Sinyakov) viva

 

 

 

 

  

Siberia Competition - Long Hair Competition in Siberia

In the framework of the annual Christmas festival, a long hair competition titled 'Long Hair - The Maiden Beauty' was held in the city of Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia, Saturday (12/17/2011). More than 100 girls and women aged between 3-30 years took part in the event. The length and thickness of hair became one of the important points in the assessment. (Photo: REUTERS / Ilya Naymushin) viva

 

Unique Competition - Traditional-style Hunting Competition Kazakhstan

 Traditional hunting-style competition held on the outskirts of Kazakhstan Almaty, Kazakhstan, Saturday (10/12/2011). Instead of using a sharp weapon or firearm, hunting is done by utilizing the type of bird that is tame golden eagle. Large birds are not only able to pounce on a rabbit but also wolves. (Photo: REUTERS / Shamil Zhumatov) viva

Circus Festival - Circus Festival in Cuba

A circus festival titled 'Circuba International Circus Festival 2011' held in the city of Havana, Cuba, 8 to 14 August 2011. In this event, more than 100 circus artists from 14 countries took part to show off their skills. (Photo: AP Photo / Franklin Reyes) viva