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What's on Around the World

From famously wild parties on the tropical beaches of Thailand to pints and merriment in the beer-halls of Munich, here's our pick of the top festivals and events happening right across the globe in 2009.

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01 Jan 2009Koh Phangan, Thailand

It's hard to beat the monthly Full Moon party on the beaches of Koh Pha Ngan for atmosphere, music and downright hedonism.

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01 Nov 2009New York City, USA

Big, brash and controversial, New York's annual celebration of comedy is always unforgettable.

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Potsdamer Platz Winter Sledging

Potsdamer Platz Winter Sledging

01 Nov 2009Berlin, Germany

Each winter a manmade ice-slide is assembled in Berlin's Potsdamer Platz as part of the city's lively Christmas market.

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Baden-Baden Christmas Market

Baden-Baden Christmas Market

23 Nov 2009Baden-Baden, Germany

Enjoy the delight of gingerbread and hot wine at the Christmas market in Baden-Baden, a festive celebration for all the family.

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Art Basel Miami Beach

Art Basel Miami Beach

03 Dec 2009Miami, USA

The Art Basel Miami Beach is one of the most important art shows in America, mixing exhbitions and revelry.

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Gravity Games H20

Gravity Games H20

07 Dec 2009Perth, Australia

The annual Gravity Games, held in Perth, presents the best in adrenalin-fuelled sports from jet skiing to skateboarding.

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Edinburgh's Hogmanay

29 Dec 2009Edinburgh, Scotland

Revelers flock to Edinburgh each New Year for the Scottish capital's typically vibrant celebration of Hogmanay.

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New Year's Eve Fireworks

New Year's Eve Fireworks

31 Dec 2009Sydney, Australia

When it comes to New Year's, it's hard to beat the awe-inspiring fireworks and pyrotechnic displays in Sydney.

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Sydney Festival

Sydney Festival

10 Jan 2010Sydney, Australia

Australia's premier festival attracts over a million visitors to Sydney each year with its packed timetable of cultural events.

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Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival

15 Jan 2010Salt Lake City, USA

The Utah film festival has its fair share of Hollywood glitz, but also offers individuals a unique chance to attend the screenings.

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17 Oct 2009Turku, Finland

Bright lights illuminate the streets during the long winter nights from November to January in the quaint Finnish town of Tampere.

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The Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead

01 Nov 2009Oaxaca, Mexico

The ‘Day of the Dead’ is recognized around the world, but it is in Mexico that the most famous celebrations take place.

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

01 Nov 2009New York City, USA

The famous tree is lit up by 25,000 lights each winter, marking the start of the festive season for many New Yorkers.

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Chichibu Yomatsuri

Chichibu Yomatsuri

02 Dec 2009Tokyo, Japan

Held each year in early December, the highlight of the traditional Chichibu Night Festival is an all-night parade of elaborate floats.

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Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights

05 Dec 2009Lyon, France

Lyon comes to life every year with this spectacular winter festival that illuminates the city using creative lighting and displays.

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Putignano Carnival

Putignano Carnival

26 Dec 2009Bari, Italy

One of the oldest and longest festivals in the world, the Putignano Carnival is more a season of celebrations than a single party.

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New Year in Rio

New Year in Rio

31 Dec 2009Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The famously hedonistic city celebrates New Year in spectacular style with non-stop partying on Copacabana beach.

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Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration

Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration

31 Dec 2009New York City, USA

The vibrant city of New York celebrates the coming of the new year with all the style and glamour you'd expect from The Big Apple.

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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

12 Jan 2010Beijing, China

The exciting, colorful celebrations of Chinese New Year begin with the first day of the first lunar month and last for a total of 15 days.

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Burns Night

Burns Night

25 Jan 2010Edinburgh, Scotland

The birthday of Scotland's most famous poet is still celebrated with food, fun and whisky across the country today.

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