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Old Easter tradition on the Greek island of Corfu is a smash

There are also Biblical references to the smashing of clay pottery, symbolizing the divine striking down enemies.

13 April 2018 5:20 AM

A diver jumps from the Old Mostar Bridge during the 452nd traditional annual high diving competition, in Mostar, Bosnia, 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of the capital Sarajevo, Sunday, July 29, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Mostar's youngest diver honors centuries of tradition

Debutant Emil Petrovic is the youngest participant in this year's contest

31 July 2018 8:53 AM

The emperor and the empress. (Photo: Instagram)

Japanese Emperor crowned in elaborate ceremony

In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty.

22 Oct 2019 1:00 PM

The costumes can be worn by anyone, men and women, grown-ups and children. Men wear the heaviest of the bells, five of them strapped around the waist, weighing 18-20 kilograms (40-45 pounds). (Photo: AP)

Greeks oldest carnival celebrated joyously with colourful masks

The village of Sochos wear goat and lamb hides with bells around their waists and masks.

18 March 2019 1:07 PM

The method makes use of the horses strength to pull a fishing net through the shallow waters just before and after low tide. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Belgian fishing village maintains fishing tradition for 600 years

In Belgium, horses pull shrimp nets in tradition unchanged since 15th century.

31 July 2019 5:32 AM

Residents of the Alongo village use a boat to transport the different Zangbeto ahead of a ceremony for the guardian of the night Zangbeto a traditional voodoo of the Yoruba religion, in the village of Alongo on May 14, 2018.(Photo: AFP)

Zangbeto: Voodoo saviour of Benin's mangroves

The nightwatchman drifts along the shoreline in torrential rain to the rhythm of traditional chanting.

27 May 2018 11:38 AM

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Bathing naked with strangers? Welcome to the Japanese onsen

You can reassure yourself that you're experiencing authentic culture at the same time.

4 Jun 2018 1:05 PM

This photo taken on July 12, 2018 shows Indian villagers returning from a day working in nearby fields in Kongthong village, in East Khasi Hills district in Indias eastern Meghalaya state. (Photo: AFP)

India's singing village, where everyone has their melody

Kongthong has long been cut off from the rest of the world.

18 Sept 2018 7:09 AM

Amusement dept revenue increases

Amusement dept revenue increases

At a time when the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is reeling under financial constraints, the revenue of the civic...

28 Dec 2012 5:46 PM

Too late an action

Too late an action

I wonder why it always takes a tragedy for our government to swing into action.

28 Dec 2012 5:38 PM

Judge, gadfly and newsmaker

Judge, gadfly and newsmaker

Maverick, eccentric or unique Which of these adjectives describe Justice Markandey Katju — the current chairman...

28 Dec 2012 5:36 PM

Sheela ki Jawani

Sheela ki Jawani

There was a time when she ruled the silver screen but nothing much was heard for a long time about the Mollywood...

28 Dec 2012 5:13 PM