Fri 09 Jan 2009in Manila
In a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, the citizens of Manila congregate at the city's Quiapo Church for the religious Feast of the Black Nazarene festival. Walking barefoot as a sign of humility, men carry the life-size statue of the Black Nazarene - a representation of Christ - through the city streets and all the onlookers scramble to try and touch the figure. Those that do get close enough to touch the Black Nazarene are thought to be blessed after which it is believed miracles can happen and illnesses cured. The event is an incredible sight that attracts Christians from all over the country. The figure itself was brought from Mexico by a priest in 1606.
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Canary Islands Music Festival Until Mon 16 Mar 2009in Canary Islands
These classical music concerts take place in the capital cities of Gran Canaria, Tenerife and, with a reduced programme, on each of the smaller islands of The Canaries archipelago.
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Sinulog Festival Until Sun 18 Jan 2009in Cebu City
Sinulog is a nine-day religious festival but the main celebrations take place over the third weekend in January with the main parade taking place on the final Sunday of that weekend.
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FedEx Orange Bowl Until Thu 08 Jan 2009in Miami
The FedEx Orange Bowl game and festival is one of the nation's truly colourful annual spectacles.
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Toka Ebisu Festival (Praying for Success) Sat 10 Jan 2009in Osaka
A million people pass through the sixth century Imamiya-Ebisu Shrine during the three-day January festival to pray to Ebisu (or informally, 'Ebessan'), the god of business and wealth.
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Cape Town Jazzathon Until Sun 11 Jan 2009in Cape Town
Each January, Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy the delights of its free, four-day jazz festival. more »
Parihaka International Peace Festival Until Sun 11 Jan 2009in New Plymouth
Staged on the site of a doomed native uprising, the Parihaka International Peace Festival takes place in a spot billed as 'one of the country's most important spiritual, political and cultural sites of significance to Maori and people of like mind'. more »
Float Festival Sat 10 Jan 2009in Madurai
This Hindu festival is celebrated on the night of January's full moon. more »
International Kite Festival Wed 14 Jan 2009in Ahmedabad
Celebrating the change in direction of the winds on Makar Sankranti, the annual International Kite Festival is an incredible spectacle that sees the skies filled with thousands of intricate kites made by teams from across India as well as some from further afield. more »
NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.
