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2010 Carnival Fun in Rio de Janeiro

FunHunter — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:01:19 +0000

Celebrities in Rio add more fun to the carnival. Especially Madonna and Paris Hilton have been center of attention during the Rio Carnival which has begun on February 12th. Scottish actor Gerard Butler also seemed to enjoy the carnival fun.

Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro presented King Momo with the gold key to the [...]

The Truth behind African Carnival Costumes and Masks

FunHunter — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:30:35 +0000

All African communities know all about the significance of tribal masks and costumes. No African Festival can be complete without these forms of decorations. Sometimes spiritual overtones also contribute to the interpretation of the influence of these items.

African traditions are both interesting and intriguing in equal measure. For instance, most of the African communities believe [...]

The Sporting Thrill of Knysna Oyster Festival

FunHunter — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:23:06 +0000

The Knysna Oyster Festival was started in 1983 in Western Cape, South Africa. The initiator was the late Dick Ginsberg, a successful local businessman. The inaugural ‘Knysna Winter Festival’ organized by the Knysna Publicity Committee drew huge audiences and participants who made the marathon, golf, rugby, and bowls tournament an instant success.

During the 1984 Knysna [...]

The New Face of Bikaner City during Camel Festival

FunHunter — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:52:03 +0000

The camel festival is held for two days in January every year. The aim of this Indian festival is to create awareness on the heritage that Bikaner city is so proud of. The Art Department of Rajasthan Tourism always organizes and sponsors this event, the main aim being to attract more and more tourists.

Bikaner city [...]