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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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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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01 Feb 2010Viareggio, Italy

One of the oldest in the world, Viareggio's historic festival combines tradition with unusual puppets and masks.

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Hong Kong Arts Festival

Hong Kong Arts Festival

01 Feb 2010Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hosting a variety of international performers and local talent, the festival is a premier event on the arts calander.

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Berlin International Film Festival

Berlin International Film Festival

05 Feb 2010Berlin, Germany

The Berlin Film Festival attracts industry professionals and film enthusiasts to the city for the annual screenings and awards.

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The Great Maui Whale Festival

The Great Maui Whale Festival

06 Feb 2010Maui, USA

Each February, the festival aims to educate vistors about the endangered humpback whales as they pass through Maui.

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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

14 Feb 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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New Orleans Mardi Gras

New Orleans Mardi Gras

16 Feb 2010New Orleans, USA

One of the wildest carnivals in the world, Mardi Gras is still the top place to party despite the city's recent misfortunes.

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Tango Dancers

Festival of Tango

27 Feb 2010Buenos Aires, Argentina

Now in its 11th year, this lively festival founded by the Ministry of Culture celebrates the nation's favorite dance.

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Holi Hindu Festival

Holi Hindu Festival

01 Mar 2010Kathmandu, Nepal

Held in honor of the mythical demoness Holika, the traditional event is a riot of color and festivities steeped in Hindu culture.

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Ironman New Zealand

Ironman New Zealand

06 Mar 2010Taupo, New Zealand

The longest running Ironman event in the world, New Zealand's extreme sporting challenge is surrounded by stunning scenery.

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01 Feb 2010Bogota, Colombia

Barranquilla promises to be even more vibrant and authentic than its infamous counterpart in Rio.

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Fasnacht Carnival

Fasnacht Carnival

01 Feb 2010Zurich, Switzerland

This annual Swiss carnival hosts great samba music and a really friendly vibe for all the family to enjoy.

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Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Snow Festival

05 Feb 2010Tokyo, Japan

This large winter show in Japan attracts both locals and travelers alike for its range of spectacular snow sculptures and ice-carvings.

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Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival

05 Feb 2010Venice, Italy

Famous for its decadence and grandeur, the iconic image of the Venice Carnival mask is just one aspect of this annual spectacle.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Rio de Janeiro Carnival

13 Feb 2010Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Every year in the run up to Mardi Gras, Rio de Janeiro hosts one of the most vibrant and riotous carnivals on the planet.

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

14 Feb 2010Paris, France

Famously romantic, the city of Paris makes a perfect (and picturesque) spot for a Valentine's Day getaway.

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Cape Town Festival

Cape Town Festival

25 Feb 2010Cape Town, South Africa

The Cape Town Festival attracts and showcases the biggest names from the world of contemporary arts and culture.

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Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

27 Feb 2010Gold Coast, Australia

The prestigious professional championships decides the year's top surfer and marks the start of a new World Tour.

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Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea

04 Mar 2010Perth, Australia

Every March, Cottesloe Beach becomes the site of a unique art exhbition with around 50 sculptures plotted along the sand.

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Melbourne Moomba Waterfest

Melbourne Moomba Waterfest

06 Mar 2010Melbourne, Australia

The annual carnival in Melbourne is a multicultural extravaganza of concerts, parades, water sports and diverse cuisine.

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