2009 National Book Festival in D.C.

World famous writers, illustrators and poets will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the 2009 National Book Festival, this Saturday, September 26. Now in its ninth year the event, organized and...

Oktoberfest In Munich: Beer And Traffic Chaos

Oktoberfest, the world's largest fair best known for the massive amount of beer consumed, marks its 176th anniversary this year. Oktoberfest starts on September 19th in Munich, Germany. The festival is free to...

Onam reminds us to become ‘One’

--> Onam reminds us to become ‘One’ (6 Sep '09) Posted by --> 2 September 2009 – Amritapuri “We all need to become one—this is the message Onam gives us,” Amma said in her annual...

Resettlement of Muslim families by end of Ramazan festival

Settling all Muslim Sinhala and Tamil homeless as soon as possible will be a great thing. Happy to see efforts are made by the governor to this end!"Resettlement of Muslim families by end of Ramazan festival Four hundred Muslim families will be  resettled shortly in...

Pilgrimage to Burning Man Begins

Across North America, people are beginning the trip downt to the Nevada desert.  All is quiet now but that will change next week. "BLACK ROCK CITY, Nevada--It's Thursday night, three days before the gates...

Exploring the Burqa as a Metaphor

"The obsession with burqa, face-veil, niqab, hijab, parda has very little to do with religious beliefs and everything to do with the patriarchal, tribal, feudal mindset and value system," says The Ajoka Theatre...

Vancouver Queer Film Festival Celebrates 21 Years

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival celebrates 21 years from August 13th through August 23rd.  The festival is Vancouver's second largest film festival and western Canada's largest queer arts event. ...

Irish Fair in Minnesota on Harriet Island August 7 to 9, 2009

The Irish Fair of Minnesota is happening this weekend from August 7th to 9th on Harriet Island. The Irish Fair is free, but the fact that no coolers allowed on festival grounds is very un-Irish if you ask me....

Christian Fundamentalists Condemn 'Jesus, Queen of Heaven'

Christian Fundamentalists have condemned 'Jesus, Queen of Heaven', a play written and performed by Jo Clifford, who portrays Jesus as a transsexual woman. " "This is a play with music that presents her sayings,...

2009 Indigenous Cultures Festival in Hualien, Taiwan

The Harvest Festival takes place every July and August, is the most important annual ritual for ten aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. They celebrate the protection and provision of the ancestral spirits during the past...

FreedomFEST 2009

"HONEYMOONERS AT FREEDOMFEST 2009 RECORD CROWD OF NEARLY 1700.....200 SIGN UP AT THE DOOR. “This was the best FreedomFest yet.  Congratulations!”    --John ...

Dublin, Ohio Irish Festival to feature over 20 bands

It turns out that Dublin, Ohio is home to one of the largest, loudest and most popular Irish festivals in country.  It’s arrival during the first week of August is one of Ohio’s most eagerly awaited...

The Magic of ABBA

2009-07-30 The Magic of ABBA (Canary Wharf park)  The Magic of ABBA (Dancing Queen) The Magic of ABBA (Mamma Mia) The Magic of ABBA (Gimme ! Gimme ! Gimme !) The Magic of ABBA (I do, i do, i do, i do, i...

Festival In Moscow, Russia, Lets Graffiti Artists Paint

Like in many other places around the world, graffiti art was not always welcome in Russia. However, the Dream Energy graffiti festival taking place in Moscow in July of this year encourages Russia’s graffiti...

Veneto Italy: The Dolomites to the Adriatic – Part 2

Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Veneto Italy.  The Arena built around 30 AD is a well preserved Roman amphitheatre that dominates the Piazza Bra’. The spectacular Piazza Bra’ acts as a...

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