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The World's Greatest Festivals: The Most Exciting, Joyful, and Spectacular Celebrations Worldwide (Culture Smart!)
Christina Dove
Paperback. Kuperard 2010-09-14.
ISBN 9781857334975
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Publisher description
From Carnival in Rio to the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, festivals and celebrations offer the most exciting and direct way of connecting with local cultures. Whether religious or secular, great festivals generate a life-affirming buzz, turning onlookers into participants and adding breadth and depth to the travel experience. This fascinating illustrated volume captures the richness and sheer variety of the most colorful, moving, joyful, and spectacular events around the world. It features:
* Extended photographic essays on 40 major festivals
* Over 400 photographs that capture the spirit and immediacy of the events
* Concise introductions to the cultural context and significance of each festival
* A comprehensive directory of over 200 other festivals around the world
* Research by an expert author with a multicultural perspective
* Elegant design and production, making it a perfect gift for travelers and readers of all backgrounds, ages, and culture
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