Portugal · Tradition
Podence (Macedo de Cavaleiros)
In Portugal's Podence village, masked youths called Caretos enact an ancient Carnival ritual of mischief and role reversal…
Function
Ritual & festival
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Belgium · Tradition
Procession of the Holy Blood
This medieval Catholic procession through Bruges on Ascension Day venerates a sacred relic and has been recognized by…
Belgium · Tradition
Processional giants and dragons
Colossal wooden giants parade through Belgian and French streets, animated by hidden teams of performers who move in…
India · Tradition
Ramman festival
A masked ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, Ramman is performed in village temple courtyards as a sacred…
Czechia · Tradition
Ride of the Kings
The Ride of the Kings is an annual Pentecost festival in Vlčnov, Czech Republic, featuring costumed processions recognised…
Morocco · Tradition
Sefrou
Sefrou's cherry festival celebrates the spring harvest in central Morocco, blending agricultural tradition with community gathering and music.
Morocco · Tradition
Tan-Tan Moussem
Morocco's largest annual gathering of Saharan nomadic tribes, held each December in Tan-Tan for trade, celebration, and cultural…
Belgium · Tradition
Traveling carnival
A mobile amusement spectacle that transforms public spaces with rides, games, food stalls, and performances, carrying a 19th-century…
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