Most festivals have a religious origin. The original intention of holding them‚ therefore‚ was to inspire religious feelings or religiosity. This was done in various ways. Sometimes a religious procession was taken out‚ whose members sang and danced and played musical instruments as they went their way. Sometimes people undertook fasts to commemorate an occasion. Fairs were also held in which the life and times of the religious personage in question were highlighted. Notable figures gave uplifting
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The New Year Festival in Vietnam and in America Introduction Although different countries in the world have different festivals and holidays‚ there is a momentous event that annually they all eagerly long for. It is the New Year festival which marks the pivotal point of a new period of time with the pure and pristine beginning for individuals. However‚ each nation has its own traditions‚ customs and values partly reflected in the celebration of the New Year festival. The ways of holding the
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Summary Description of the festival Haineken Open’er Festival is the largest musical event organized in Poland since 2002. It is organized by Alter Art with the cooperation of the city of Gdynia‚ and the main sponsor of the festival is the producer of Haineken beer. Open’er will take place from 3 to 6 July in Gdynia in Poland. Finance Required Opener total cost is estimated to about 5 million pounds. Festival expenditure covers three main areas: management‚ costs of festival and promotion. The largest
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Durga Puja is one of the auspicious occasion celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. In modern times‚ festivals are getting commercialized and taking the shape of pomp and show. Different communities set huge gigantic and attractive bright idols in order to compete with other communities. This all leads to major problem of environment pollution. Idols made by non biodegradable material and toxic paints contaminate water making it unfit for survival of aquatic life and drinking purposes.
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Iranian calendar and the first day of spring‚ all Iranians enthusiastically celebrate the Nowruz festival‚ irrespective of their age‚ language‚ gender‚ race‚ religion‚ or social status. Nowruz literally means “new day”‚ and the Norooz Festival‚ at its core‚ celebrates the rebirth of nature. This symbolizes the victory of good over the evil forces of darkness‚ which are represented by winter. The festival includes a big range of traditions and ceremonies from the last Wednesday of last year to the thirteenth
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International Music Festival «Sharq taronalari» The grand music show "Sharq Taronalari" is held every two years in Samarkand. It is one of the most exciting and largest cultural events in the Central Asian region. "Sharq Taronalari" (Melodies of the East) Festival is one of the most significant events not only in Uzbekistan‚ but also in Central Asia‚ by the existing held at the central Samarkand square – Registan. Registan Square is the part of splendid oriental medieval ensemble in Samarkand
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Diwali is the festival closest to my heart. It embraces all religions and it not only illuminates houses but also lives. This year was no different with my entire city karnal getting adorned over the last weekend to glowing LEDs while candles played a minor role in some houses. A significant and traditional part of this festival is crackers. They have only evolved over the years and presently you’ll be spoilt for choice shopping for them. However some enlightened minds have planted the seed of a
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Michael Benson Final Draft 11/28/11 Birth of a Subculture; Death of the Music Festival In Birth of Tragedy‚ Friedriche Nietzsche characterizes ancient Greek Dionysian festivals to be “centered in extravagant licentiousness…[where] the most savage natural instincts were unleashed” (Nietzsche 39). Music‚ orgies‚ excess drinking‚ and indulgences thrived during these fests. Ancient Greek sects craved these festivals and counted down the days until they could partake in the debauchery (Nietzsche 39)
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glamour to Adelaide each spring‚ the Adelaide Fashion Festival is nationally recognised by industry insiders as South Australia’s premier fashion showcase event. Heading into its sixth fabulous year‚ the Adelaide Fashion Festival has become a firm fixture on the South Australian events calendar. Every year‚ the Festival continues to grow and realise its vision of becoming an iconic fashion event to rival the other major Australian fashion festivals held annually in sister cities‚ Sydney‚ Melbourne‚
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Joy of Ganesh Festival and Impact on Environment Hemant Wakode|Life in India‚Urbanisation and Water| October 8‚ 20121 Indian calendar is filled with lots of festivals and holidays considering different religions. Few days ago‚ Ganesh Festival or locally known as “Ganesh Chaturthy” was celebrated all over India and also abroad in some parts where majority of Indians are living. Originally it was celebrated by every hindu religious person by establishing a small idol of lord Ganesha in their homes
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