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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: Top 5 festivals and events in Germany this spring

    As the evenings get lighter and the weather gets warmer, the spring is a great time of year to enjoy cultural events and attractions in Germany. Read our recommendations on the top five to visit this April, May and June…

  3. Image of Tap your feet in the City of Music this Spring

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Tap your feet in the City of Music this Spring

    Don't miss the spectacular Vienna Festival during May and June - a feast of music, drama and celebration!

  4. Image of Easter Vacation Ideas!

    Experience Cultures: Easter Vacation Ideas!

    Whether you just have the long weekend or are lucky enough to have longer off at Easter, now is the time to make plans that go further than stocking up on chocolate eggs and hot cross buns...

  5. Image of Oscars 2010: ‘best foreign language film’ nominations

    Experience Cultures, Movies: Oscars 2010: ‘best foreign language film’ nominations

    The nominations for this year’s Oscars, scheduled to take place on Sunday March 7, have now been announced.

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    Experience Cultures: Easter Holiday Ideas!

    Whether you just have the long weekend or are lucky enough to have longer off at Easter, now is the time to make plans that go further than stocking up on chocolate eggs and hot cross buns...

  7. Image of Events in Germany: Dresden Film Festival

    Experience Cultures: Events in Germany: Dresden Film Festival

    The Dresden Film Festival (Filmfest Dresden) has been running since 1989. It focuses on short films and animation, and attracts over 20,000 people each year.

  8. Image of Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    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.

  9. Image of Top 5 European carnival destinations

    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.

  10. Image of Berlin – a fantastic place for any film buff

    Experience Cultures: Berlin – a fantastic place for any film buff

    Every February, Berlin hosts the Berlinale - The Berlin International Film Festival – one of the film industry’s most prestigious annual events.

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    Experience Cultures, Types of Courses: Vancouver:  hosts to the 2010 winter olympics and paralympics

    As the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver boasts a vibrant mix of arts, culture and entertainment, as well as some of the most magnificent natural scenery on earth.

  12. Image of Nikolaus - what is it and where is it celebrated?

    Experience Cultures: Nikolaus - what is it and where is it celebrated?

    Saint Nicholas (AD 270-346) or Nicholas of Myra was the Bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey. Many miracles are associated with him, and he had a reputation for giving anonymous gifts to the poor.

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