China rings in the Year of the Horse with colour and tradition
With lanterns, red banners and traditional foods, China is ushering in the New Year. Tuesday marks the first day of the Year of the Horse, believed to bring optimism and ...
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Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern
Switzerland's government is looking for a shout-out from U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, to include the tradition of yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage. Modern-day promoters emphasise that the ...
The comeback of a Soviet-era tradition: Russia hosts Intervision, Eurovision-rival song contest
Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states. The new version will feature acts from ...