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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entirely in the province of Ilocos Norte in just three weeks with a budget of only ₱ 3 million. The film premiered at the 1982 Metro Manila Film Festival‚ and in 1983‚ became the first Filipino film to be included in the "Competition Section" of the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. Since then‚ Himala has been exhibited in a number of film festivals around the world. On November 11‚ 2008‚ Himalâ won the Viewer’s Choice Award for the Best Film of all Time from the Asia-Pacific Region in the
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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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America‚ people celebrate all types of fun festivals. People never really stop and think about other festivals that other religions celebrate. Chinua Achebe‚ in Things Fall Apart‚ writes about many different festivals and what happened during these times. Okonkwo’s father loved the festivals when they came around because he would always play his flute. In the novel‚ Achebe shows how traditional Igbo festivals honors gods‚ the importance of Igbo festivals‚ and how important music is to most of the
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Music Festival Mission Statement: The primary mission is to host a multicultural‚ independent music festival which will benefit the local performing arts organizations by providing a unique venue where new and previously unknown musicians may showcase their talents. Our goal is to create a unique opportunity for new and undiscovered musicians whose talents would otherwise remain undiscovered. Objectives: Generate gross revenues in excess of $500‚000.00 from music festival ticket
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Role of Malls in Dubai Shopping Festival Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes place every winter with its mammoth array of discounts‚ competitions‚ prizes‚ fireworks and entertainment. DSF offers amazing shopping discounts‚ attracting holiday makers from around the globe keen on grabbing a bargain. Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) started on February 15‚ 1996 as a retail event intended to revitalize retail trade in Dubai‚ United Arab Emirates. It has since been promoted as a tourist attraction. This
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Salihara’s Literature and Ideas Festival (LIFEs) 2017: Here are a few things you need to know! Running for three weeks‚ Literature and Ideas Festival (LIFEs) 2017 will be held from October 7 to 28 at venues across the Komunitas Salihara in Jakarta. Before the event takes place‚ here are a few things you need to know. 1 — This festival evolves out of The Salihara International Literary Biennale (Salihara Biennale)‚ which began in 2011—Utan Kayu-Salihara Biennale 2011 (Oct 8-29‚ 2011)‚ Salihara
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