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A cigar roller in Ybor City, Tampa. Courtesy of Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tampa's Cigar Heritage Festival

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Cigar Heritage Festival celebrates the rich heritage that once made Ybor City the "Cigar Capital of the World." The festival takes place in Centennial Park, between North 18th and 19th…

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Vilnius City Jazz. Courtesy of Vilnius Festivals

Vilnius City Jazz

Nov 2009 (annual)

First known as Vilnius Mama Jazz festival, the Vilnius City Jazz has come under the auspices of Vilnius Festivals. With an international line-up brightening up the Lithuanian capital's…

Chiesa della Salute at sunset. Photo by F. Roiter, courtesy of Archivio fotografico APT Venice

Feast of Good Health

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

The largely untouristy Feast of Good Health is a must for anyone wishing to witness a truly original Venetian celebration. Thousands of locals make a boat pilgrimage to the Chiesa della Salute…

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The Festival of La Salute

Nov 2009 (annual)

The Festival of La Salute is one of Venice's most important religious festivals. Like the Feast of the Redeemer in July, it commemorates the end of a plague - this one in 1630. Out of…

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Faneuil Hall at night. Courtesy of Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Faneuil Hall Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Seasonal music can be heard reverberating around Faneuil Hall Marketplace as bell ringers, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a capella choirs entertain the crowds at the Faneuil Hall Annual…

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African dancers. Courtesy of Mobile International Festival website

Mobile International Festival

19 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Mobile's International Festival is a wide-ranging celebration of international culture. Learn about the cultures and cuisines of Asia and Africa in the morning and then head to Europe and the…

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Harrisburg Holiday Parade

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Harrisburg Holiday Parade is one of the largest annual parades in Central Pennsylvania, attracting thousands of spectators. It features over a dozen bands, several giant helium balloons and a…

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Torbay Christmas Carnival

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Torbay Christmas Carnival and Lights Switch On sees costumed participants and impressive floats leave Lymington Road car park to process through the streets. A Santa's Grotto provides even…

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Holiday Parade

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

More than 29,000 people a year head to downtown Harrisburg for the annual Holiday Parade, kicking off the Thanksgiving-Hanukkah-Christmas-Kwanzaa season. Expect 100 floats and groups…

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Santa's Light Parade

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

You know Christmas is about to arrive in Victoria when Santa's Light Parade hits the town. Starting by the Legislative Buildings, the jolly procession travels along Government Street and…

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Festival of Time and Space

26 Oct - 21 Nov 2009

The Festival of Time & Space brings together music and science as part of the International Year of Astronomy. Featuring performances and special talks, events take place at the Old Royal…

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St-Martin Celebrations

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

An age-old tradition in the Jura, the St-Martin Celebrations are best experienced in the small town of Porrentruy. Head to the market square to sample pork-based delicacies including black…

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Stab-shaped cruciform dogû. Sannai Maruyama, Aomori prefecture. 2500-1500BC. Aomori Prefectural Board of Education. (H: 32.0cm) Photo courtesy of the British Museum

The Power of Dogû

10 Sep - 22 Nov 2009

Dogû, abstract clay figures with recognizably human or animal features, provide a tantalising link to the mysterious yet remarkable Jômon period (about 12,500-300BC) of Japanese history. The…

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Surin Elephant Round-Up, Surin. © Tourism Authority of Thailand

Surin Elephant Round-Up

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Surin Elephant Round-Up brings thousands to the Sri Narong Stadium, where some 250 trained elephants are assembled. The spectacular shows include elephant football, tug-of-war…

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Indy International Festival

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The colourful Indy International Festival presents entertainment, cultural displays, food and crafts at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Visitors can try food and hear live music from around the…

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Christmas Lights

22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki's official Christmas street, is declared "open" in a ceremony at the Senate Square, illuminating the dark winter evenings with festive lights. The official opening…

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Doll at the London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair. Photo courtesy London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Established for nearly 30 years, the London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair attracts collectors and dealers from around the world. Now taking place quarterly at…

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Independence Day

Nov 2009 (annual)

Independence Day is one of the most important public holidays in the Lebanese calendar as it represents everything they suffered for. In Beirut it is celebrated with pomp and fervour…

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Dragon boat racing, Singapore. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board.

Singapore River Regatta

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Singapore River comes alive with the beating of drums and the swish of oars during the annual dragon boat River Regatta. Watch from the banks as over 2000 participants from 100 teams…

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Africa in Bagnols Festival

9 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Africa in Bagnols Festival is a two-week celebration of African culture and heritage. The event, held throughout town, features films, debates, exhibitions, concerts and an African market…


Highlights

Tampa's Cigar Heritage Festival

Centennial Park, Tampa, USA

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Vilnius City Jazz

Vilnius, Lithuania

Nov 2009 (annual)

Feast of Good Health

Chiesa della Salute, Venice, Italy

21 Nov 2009 (annual)