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Vive la France! Liberty/Equality/Fraternity at least in Theory.

By, Uwe Paschen. Vive la France. (14 Juillet Fete National) or should that be Vive Paris? Today as in 1680 under the war hungry King Louis the XIV of France, who once said that “Paris is France but France will...

opinion by Paschen | 23 wks ago | updated 21 wks ago
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Tatebayashi (館林市) wish is located in Gunma, Japan. | Photo 02

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The Japanese Golden Week and Koinobori Festival or Boy Festival.

By, Uwe Paschen. As it goes here in Japan we have yet another holiday. This time it is the Golden Week, (ゴールデンウィーク), Wish is also known as Ōgata renkyū (大型連休) or even as Ōgon shūkan...

created by Paschen | 34 wks ago | updated 30 wks ago
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NowPublic reporter Erik in historical Red Cross uniform

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Apeldoorn gets ready for Queensday and Queen Beatrix' visit

Next thursday April 30th it is Queensday in the Netherlands. On this day the Dutch celebrate their Royal House. Originally it was celebrated on the birthday of the ruling king or queen. However, since 1980 Queen...

created by eluxzen | 34 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
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Hungary braced for big protests

Do any of our Hungarian members have any photos from Budapest?:"Hungary is marking its National Day amid fears of violence like that which marred last year's 50th anniversary of the anti-Soviet uprising. Police...

created by AlanEvans | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Namibians call for a "Brangelina" baby holiday

"Reuters - Half of Namibians voting in an informal radio survey believe the day Angelina Jolie gives birth should be declared a national holiday, an honor usually reserved for kings, queens and national heroes."