Japan is a country of festivals. Known as matsuri in Japanese, these events celebrate or commemorate the changing of the seasons, historical events, and traditional culture, and pretty much every city, town and neighborhood has their own, many of them going back hundreds of years or more.
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Sicily’s rich cultural life is supplemented by its many festivals which are held throughout the year.
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The location of Mauritius at the crossroads of trade routes linking Asia, Africa and the Middle East has led to a mixture of cultures blending Hindu , African and Islamic beliefs.
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Group singing is a living feature of Estonia’s historical and cultural heritage. Within Estonia there are many small cultural communities, each with its own song tradition.
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Italians love their festivals and pageants where the country ‘s rich heritage and culture is celebrated . Here are 21 of the best, in no particular date order and excluding Easter festivals which you can read about here ( link to Italian Easter festivals ) .
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