Every culture likes to party. Traditional celebrations, whether the Hindu Holi Festival or the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, have travelled beyond their origins to become international phenomena. Whether seasonal or religious, such holidays represent the human need for authentic experience, direct encounter, and a sense of time or the spiritual.
This volume leads readers back to the roots of these annual events and festivals, exploring their history, meanings, and evolutions. With vibrant photographs as well as practical information on each featured event, it's a captivating journey of cultural exploration and joie de vivre.
Text in English and German.
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Vibrant photos from the Rio Carnival to the Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh .
With background history, as well as practical information .
A gift full of celebratory spirit
120 colour illustrations
Edited by:
teNeues Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG Country of Publication: Germany Dimensions:
Height: 300mm,
Width: 235mm,
Weight: 1.436kg ISBN:9783961713073 ISBN 10: 3961713073 Pages: 208 Publication Date:28 September 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Carnival The Elements Arts & Culture The Seasons Religion & Spirituality The Circle of Life National Holidays Pride, Peace & Tolerance Food Festivals Sports Music