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Brighton's hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup last summer delivered a stunning £28.5 million boost to the local economy while inspiring thousands of women and girls to try rugby. The tournament turned out to be the most successful Women's Rugby World Cup in history.
Illinois Wesleyan University's eighth annual Unity Gala returns March 7 with a garden-themed celebration of campus diversity. The free event draws 400 students, faculty, and alumni for cultural performances, food, and dancing.
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale returns for its sixth edition, turning historic Indian neighborhoods into an open-air museum of contemporary art from around the world. Running until March 31, the festival celebrates stories of labor, memory, and connection through powerful installations anyone can visit.
Leaders from Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico met at the center of an international bridge to celebrate decades of cross-border friendship. The annual El Abrazo ceremony brought together U.S. and Mexican officials to reaffirm unity between sister cities.
Every winter in Harbin, China, thousands of workers transform massive ice blocks from a frozen river into the world's largest ice and snow festival. The 600,000-square-meter frozen city comes alive at night with computer-controlled LED lights, creating a glowing wonderland built from scratch in just weeks.
When a New York fire department asked kids to help shovel hydrants during a snow day, they expected maybe five volunteers. Over 40 children grabbed their shovels instead, turning a simple safety request into a community celebration.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting one of the year's largest cultural celebrations, bringing together thousands for a day of music, food, and community connection. The Victory in Unity event honors Black History Month while creating space for belonging and joy across Northern California.
Malaysia's Sarawak state celebrated Chinese New Year with an open house event that brought together people from all backgrounds. The gathering showcased how traditional celebrations can strengthen bonds across diverse communities.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting its biggest cultural celebration of the year, welcoming everyone to honor Black History Month with performances, food, and community connection. The February 22 event promises an afternoon of celebration, advocacy, and belonging for all.
Over 100 cancer survivors gathered in The Woodlands for an elegant high tea celebration that proves life after cancer can be beautiful. One couple even met at the center and returned to celebrate their new chapter together.
Malaysians of every background gathered across the country to celebrate Chinese New Year together, turning the festival into a powerful display of national unity. From temples to street celebrations, over 13,000 people of all races joined the festivities.
DJ Daniel, once given months to live after a brain and spine cancer diagnosis, rode the star float at a Louisiana parade that drew 20,000 people. The teenager is now on a mission to be sworn into 1,000 law enforcement agencies.
Curry fishball plushies and minibus signs celebrating Hong Kong culture flew off shelves at the city's Lunar New Year fair, with one vendor earning over $12,000 daily. The locally designed products drew record crowds, proving nostalgia and hometown pride are big business.
Over 11,500 people filled the streets of Cologne for Germany's beloved Carnival parade, continuing a centuries-old tradition of art, music, and community celebration. Despite snowy weather, revelers traveled from across Germany to enjoy elaborate floats, 1,122 musicians, and 300 tons of sweets.
A Ghanaian lawmaker turned his birthday into a community celebration by opening four major projects in one day. The Valentine's Day gifts to his constituents included a healthcare clinic, a model school, and three community centers.
Hundreds of fishermen plunged into Nigeria's Matan Fada River armed with traditional nets and calabashes, racing to catch giant fish in one of West Africa's most iconic cultural celebrations. The 2026 Argungu Fishing Festival brought together tradition, athletic skill, and community pride in a spectacle that captivated visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.
Goa's vibrant Carnival has survived 300 years, transforming from an exclusive Portuguese celebration into a community festival where neighbors build floats together to share messages about saving trees, honoring local railways, and celebrating the spirit that makes Goa home.
Thousands danced through Rio's Santa Teresa district as the Carmelitas parade launched carnival season with samba bands and habit-wearing revelers. The beloved tradition honors a legendary nun who snuck out to join the party decades ago.
Nigeria's legendary Argungu Fishing Festival returns as 40,000 anglers descend on Matan Fada riverside for one of Africa's most spectacular cultural celebrations. The four-day event draws global attention, uniting tradition, competition, and community in Kebbi State.
Over 500 runners gathered in Houston on Super Bowl Sunday to support 130 families with special needs children through an inclusive community celebration. The Friendship Circle 5K raised funds while offering activities designed for children of all abilities to participate fully.
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