Peru Tradition - Single combat Andean style

Traditional celebration 'Takanakuy' held in the province of Chumbivilcas, Cusco, Peru, Sunday (12/25/2011). 'Takanakuy' which in the Quechua language means "when blood is boiling 'is one of the traditions of pre-Hispanic culture Chanka. In the event, hundreds of Andean villagers who have personal problems with other residents were given the opportunity to address the problem with honor. An arena is prepared as a single combat between them. (Photo: REUTERS / Enrique Castro-Mendivil) viva

Kathmandu Festival - Celebrations 'Sonam Lhosar' in Kathmandu

In order to welcome the coming Year of the Dragon, the communityheld a celebration Sonam Tamang Lhosar in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday (01/24/2012). Tamang community is indigenous population who live in the mountains and plains of the Himalayan region in Nepal and India. They have distinct cultural and linguisticheritage of trust and embrace. (Photo: REUTERS / NaveshChitrakar) viva

Circus Festival - 36th International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo

International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo 36th was held in Monaco, 19 to 29 January 2012. A number of circus groups from different parts of the world appear in the title. (Photo: REUTERS /Eric Gaillard) viva

Turkey Festival - Camel Wrestling Festival

Camel Wrestling Festival or better known as Selcuk-Efes Camel Wrestling Festival is an annual festival, held each January by Turkish citizens in the town of Selcuk. Camels that wrestle expressed his opponent wins the match if dropped or mejerit pain. The festival itself every year, watched by hundreds of citizens of Turkey. (Photo: REUTERS / Murad Sezer) viva

India Festival - Taming the Bull Festival of India

The population of South India held a tame bull festival as part of the annual Pongal or harvest festival in India, Tuesday (01/17/2012). The festival is attended by hundreds of men are held in a vast terrain in which they are required to tame the bull together. (Photo: REUTERS / Babu) viva

Bali Festival - Festival Denpasar 2011

Some artists display art theatrical and dance in the opening Mredangga colossal Adi Festival 2011 in downtown Denpasar Denpasar, Bali, on Wednesday (12/28/2011). The annual activities of arts and culture that lasted 28 to December 31, 2011 as a promotional event as well as preservation of cultural tourism will be held during evening peak turn of the New Year 2011 to Year 2012. PHOTO: AFP / Nyoman Budhiana. viva

London Festival - Ice Sculpture Festival in London

Ice sculpture festival held in Canary Wharf, Docklands district, London, England, Saturday (14/01/2012). A number of sculptors from various countries took part in making ice sculptures in the middle of a skyscraper in central London. (Photo: REUTERS / Andrew Winning) viva

 

 

 

Arabic Festival - Arab Theatre Festival

Arab Theatre Festival held at the Hussein Cultural Center, located in the city of Amman, Jordan, 10 to 16 January 2012. One of the theater group that took part in the festival that was held for the fourth time is a theater group from Libya. They brought an a manuscript entitled 'Khareef' on Monday (1/16/2012). Photo: REUTERS / Ali Jarekji viva