We tend to confine our parties to milestones and cultural events, but there are countless micro-occasions worthy of commemorating.
Tag: Festivals
Tomorrowland Music Festival Is Still On After Blaze Wrecks Main Stage
Organizers of the major electronic festival in Belgium said it would continue as planned despite the destruction of its focal point.
The Calgary Stampede Captures Canada’s Western Spirit
The Calgary Stampede, an event that started more than 100 years ago, has grown into one of the world’s most popular rodeos and a reflection of Western Canada’s culture.
Bob Vylan’s Chant Against Israel’s Military at Glastonbury Draws Criminal Inquiry
The band Bob Vylan led a chant of “Death, death to the I.D.F.” at Britain’s biggest music festival. A senior State Department official said the band’s U.S. visas had been revoked.
Nearly 150 Report Being Jabbed With Needles at French Music Festival
France’s Interior Ministry reported that 145 people said they had been stabbed with needles at festival events across the country.
Power Outage in Cannes During Film Festival Is Sabotage, Officials Say
An arson attack and damage to a transmission tower cut off power in the area, the authorities said. The festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday is scheduled to proceed normally.
Despair Blankets Scene of Car-Ramming Attack at Festival
Filipinos in Vancouver returned to a neighborhood to mourn the 11 people killed in a weekend attack.
What to Know About Nowruz, the Persian New Year
More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.
Gazans Mark a Somber Ramadan Amid the Rubble
“This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before,” said one resident as the holy fasting month for Muslims began. “The war has drained it of meaning.”