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A centuries-old Japanese festival marking spring's arrival brought hundreds of worshippers to Mount Mitake this week, continuing a tradition that began in the Middle Ages. The two-day ritual blesses families with protection and good health for the year ahead.
Yangzhou, China welcomed international leaders to explore partnerships in agriculture, trade, and innovation at its month-long spring festival. Cambodian officials are particularly interested in learning modern farming techniques from the historic city.
From exploding medieval carts in Florence to Easter witches in Sweden, these global traditions reveal how 2.4 billion Christians celebrate spring with creativity and ancient customs that span thousands of years.
Every spring, Tajikistan celebrates Navruz, a 3,000-year-old festival marking renewal and unity that's drawing visitors into one of the world's most genuine cultural experiences. In 2026, the capital Dushanbe becomes the international hub for celebrations that turn strangers into neighbors.
Residents from multiple cities across northern Syria gathered for Newroz celebrations, showcasing cultural unity through traditional dances, music, and performances. The spring festival brought together Kurdish, Arab, Syriac, and Armenian communities in a colorful display of shared heritage.
Millions of people are celebrating Novruz, an ancient spring festival that brings families together through food, fire, and renewal traditions. The holiday marks both the arrival of spring and the start of a new year across multiple countries.
A spring festival in Moldova's ancient beech forests is turning conservation into cash for struggling rural communities. Over 3,500 visitors last year brought vital income while protecting biodiversity.
In the heart of Georgia's capital, embassies from five countries gathered to celebrate Novruz, the ancient spring festival that brings together cultures across Central Asia and beyond. The March 17 event showcased traditions that have connected communities for centuries.
In India, the Ugadi festival mixes neem leaves with jaggery to teach a powerful life lesson. This 3-minute tradition turns seasonal ingredients into symbols of resilience.
India exploded in color this week as millions gathered to celebrate Holi, the Hindu spring festival that transforms entire cities into joyful rainbows of connection. Strangers became friends under clouds of pink, yellow, and green powder, proving that sometimes the best way to welcome a new season is together.
India erupted in a joyful explosion of colors as millions marked Holi, the beloved spring festival that transforms streets into vibrant celebrations of renewal and togetherness. From Mumbai to Kolkata, people of all ages gathered to drench each other in powdered pigments, welcoming the season with laughter and community spirit.
While Holi gets global attention, eight stunning regional festivals across India welcome spring with flower offerings, bamboo dances, and centuries-old harvest rituals. These vibrant celebrations prove that India's cultural tapestry runs far deeper than most travelers ever see.
Nearly a quarter million travelers crossed between China and Vietnam during the nine-day Spring Festival, marking a surge in cultural tourism. The boom is creating jobs and strengthening ties between neighboring communities.
During China's Spring Festival, bus drivers across the country transformed their routes into theatrical experiences, dressing as historical emperors and literary legends. The creative solution helped struggling transit systems attract riders while celebrating Chinese culture.
A small Georgian village has revived Berikaoba, a centuries-old pagan spring festival featuring masked performers, traditional wrestling, and joyful chaos. What nearly disappeared under Soviet rule now thrives again, thanks to one determined teacher.
Instead of traveling home for Lunar New Year, young Chinese workers are inviting their parents to visit them in the cities where they work. Flight bookings for this "reverse Spring Festival" jumped 84% this year as families embrace a new way to celebrate together.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts routines with children at China's Spring Festival Gala, running up walls and wielding nunchucks in a choreographed display. The performance shows how far China's robotics industry has advanced in just one year.
Tiny humanoid robots are stealing hearts at Beijing's Spring Festival, performing traditional lion dances and playing autonomous soccer matches. The tech-themed temple fair showcases how China's AI advances are meeting ancient cultural celebrations.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and traditional dances at China's most-watched television event, showcasing how far robotics has come. The annual CCTV Spring Festival gala brought cutting-edge technology to 1.3 billion viewers celebrating the new year.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and comedy alongside humans at China's most-watched TV event, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The technological showcase revealed how far robotics has advanced and where the industry is headed next.
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