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    Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world

    May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…

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    Experience Cultures: Experience traditional England at its best: the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

    On Saturday, 3 April 2010, the 156th University Boat Race will take place in London.

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    Experience Cultures: Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Boston and New York

    With such a strong Irish influence along the East coast especially, it’s hardly surprising that some of the best St Patrick’s Day celebrations worldwide take place in the cities of Boston and New York.

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    Experience Cultures: Cactus’ Easter travel recommendations

    We’re emerging from the recession, and we’ve hopefully seen the worst of the disruptive bad weather. So, why not give yourself something to look forward to by planning a trip abroad this Easter?

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    Experience Cultures: Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    The US and Canada are home to some of the largest Chinese communities in the world. For this reason, the likes of New York and San Francisco offer some of the most spectacular and colourful New Year celebrations outside of China, and the great thing is, anyone can join in.

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    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Where in the UK can I celebrate the Chinese New Year?

    Chinese New Year is one of the most colourful and vibrant events of the year, and with Chinese communities in so many big cities there’s plenty of scope to join in with the celebrations.

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    Experience Cultures: The Winter Olympics 2010: an event to give Vancouver the attention it deserves

    On February 12th, the Winter Olympics will officially begin. This year, it's Vancouver that will host this prestigious event - one that will attract athletes and spectators from all over the world.

  8. Image of Visit New York this Spring and experience the Tribeca Film Festival

    Experience Cultures: Visit New York this Spring and experience the Tribeca Film Festival

    The Tribeca film festival will take place this year from April 21st- May 2nd. It has become one of the most important film festivals in the world and showcases some of cinema’s finest new talent.

  9. Image of Chunyun - the world’s biggest annual migration

    Experience Cultures: Chunyun - the world’s biggest annual migration

    On an average day in China during Chunyun, over 3.9 million people board trains for family reunions.

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    Experience Cultures: Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    As the world becomes smaller and businesses become more international, the number of employees relocating is also on the up.

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    Experience Cultures: The importance of cultural training for doing business in China

    The Chinese New Year in February is a time that always highlights the culture of this fascinating nation, and never before has it been so important for us to learn about it.

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    Experience Cultures: Top 5 European carnival destinations

    The origins of 'carnival' stem from the practice of having a big feast to finish up meat (carne) before Lent, a period of fasting. In countries such as Spain and Italy this evolved into a major festival with feasts, parties, parades, music and dancing.

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