Africa
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The Durbar FestivalAfrica Nigeria Culture 2010 October
The modern state of Nigeria is something of an African powerhouse that has come a long way since the end of colonial rule from the British in the 1960s. Much of its current culture comes from the outside, as it were- like its two main religions Chris... read more |
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Abu Simbel FestivalAfrica Egypt Culture 2010 October
The Pyramids don't need much introduction in their ability to invoke sensations of awe from all those who visit them. Recent attempts to add modern edge to the sites- Jean Michele Jarre's millennium concerts spring to mind- do not, though, seem to to... read more |
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Cape Town World Cinema FestivalAfrica South Africa Cape Town Film 2010 November
Compared with the luxury, glamour and international recognition of other world film festivals, such as Cannes and The Oscars, The Cape Town World Cinema Festival is a rather smaller affair. Indeed, it is only, in 2008, in it 5th year. However, the... read more |
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The Mombassa CarnivalAfrica Mombassa Kenya Culture 2010 November 16
Despite recent political instability, Kenya is still one of Africa`s top tourist destinations. It`s got the great safaris, the superb wildlife, the wonderful beaches, the terrific food... but with all this, sometimes visitors miss out on the cultural... read more |
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Festival of the SaharaAfrica Tunisia Culture 2010 December
Life living in the deserts is hard, dusty, and rather solitary work. So it's no surprise that, when they can, nomads and desert dwellers put on a damn good party. And the festival of the Sahara, in Douz, Tunisia, is one such event. The festival ... read more |