Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Brazil Feast - Feast of Sao Jorge

A number of cult Sao Jorge, also known Saint George singing and carrying candles at the celebration of Sao Jorge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday (4/23/2012). Sao Jorge, called Ogum in Afro-Brazilian Umbanda religion, is one of the most popular saints in Brazil, with the belief that the saint gives protection from every evil. (Photo: REUTERS / Ricardo Moraes) viva






Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Traditional - Festival 'Welcome Spring' Belarus

Some residents took part in the festival 'Welcome Spring' which was held in the village Viaznyka, Belarus, Wednesday (29/03/2012). Belarusian women celebrate by singing together, playing a musical instrument and play swing in their village. (Photo: REUTERS / Vasily Fodensko) viva






Traditional - Ibero Festival of Colombia

Hundreds of dancers have participated in the opening festival XIII Ibero-American Theater in the city of Bogota, Colombia, Monday (26/03/20120. The event was attended by 142 theater groups from 45 different cities and is one of the arts festival which is awaited by the tourists and citizens of Colombia. (photos: Reuters) viva






Most Creative Work - Kite Festival Cha-Am

International Kite Festival held in Cha-Am beach resort town of Cha-Am, 160 km southwest of Bangkok, Thailand, 9-11 March 2012. A number of participants from around the world took part in an event held to promote tourism in Thailand is. (Photo: REUTERS / Chaiwat Subprasom) viva






Cool Festival - Rome Film Festival

A transvestite from the film "The British Guide to Showing Off" by Jes Benstock walk on the red carpet at Rome Film Festival, Italy, Monday (10/31/2011). Rome Film Festival is one of the important film festivals in the world, held each October in Rome, Italy. Photo: Reuters / Alessandro Bianchi viva




Confucius' Birthday Celebration in Taiwan

A number of Taiwan residents celebrate Teachers Day which coincides with the anniversary of Confucius at the Confucius Temple in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday (28 / 9). Confucius or also known as Confucius or Kong Fu-tze is a Chinese philosopher who lived between 555 BC - 479 BC. (Photo: REUTERS)