The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in the state of Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the U.S. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah, as well as the Sundance Resort, the festival is the premier showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival comprises competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films, and a group of non-competitive showcase sections, including the Sundance Online Film Festival.

Sundance began in Salt Lake City in 1978 as the Utah/US Film Festival in an effort to attract more filmmakers to Utah. Founded by Sterling Van Wagenen and John Earle with Chairperson Robert Redford, the goal of the festival was to showcase what the potential of independent film could be. At the time, the main focus of the event was to present a series of retrospective films and filmmaker panel discussions; however it also included a small program of films made outside the Hollywood system, commonly known as independent films.

The festival has changed over the decades from a low-profile venue for small-budget, independent creators from outside the Hollywood system to a media extravaganza for Hollywood celebrity actors, directors from studios that are subsidiaries of the major studios, paparazzi, and luxury-goods company sponsors giving gifts to the attendees.

Victory Day in Russia, a national holiday this remembers the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II and honors 20 million Soviets who died in the war.

The fighting of World War II in Europe ended on May 2nd, 1945. The surrender of German troops was signed on May 4th and 5th but officially the war ended at midnight on May 8th 1945. To remember this important event, the Russians created a national holiday called Victory Day which is celebrated on May 9th in Russia.

When Nazi Germany attacked Russia or the Soviet Union, as it was known then, the Russian army pushed the Germans all the way back to Berlin which helped to defeat Hitler’s forces.

The main reason for the celebration of Victory Day was to remember the people who died in the war. On that day, flowers are laid on their graves and veterans that are still alive go out on the streets wearing their medals and orders. There are few of them left now days and the number is getting smaller every year.

Russia mainly fought a war to defend itself, which is called a “patriotic war”. That is what most Russians call WWII. In Russia almost all the familiVictory Dayes have at least one person who took part in the war. The other old citizens who did not fight during the war had to work in factories to make guns and preparations, which wasn’t easier than fighting. They too are honored on Victory Day.

The Agros Village festival is celebrated in the village of Cyprus i.e. Agros Village. This Festival is unique festival of Cyprus. In this Festival the villagers are offering the local food, wine and live music, and rose derived products that made by villagers. This festival is celebrating annually in the summer of Cyprus.

Agros is famous for Rose Liqueur, Rose Water, Rose Perfumes, Rose Brandy and Perfumed Rose Candles; it is made from local flowers, by villagers using traditional methods to make.

Cyprus is the 3^rd biggest Mediterranean island and the most popular visitor destination. Cyprus is located in the Eastern Basin of the Mediterranean Sea. Village Agros is built on the Mountains of Troodos, in the area of Pitsilia, in southern Cyprus.

Agros Village festival is held in Aug 2009 at Agros in Cyprus.

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As the harvest ends, Cambodia prepares for the New Year with three days of purification ceremonies, temple offerings, traditional games and a royal procession.

In houses across the country, people make offerings to the thousands of devodas (gods and goddesses of the sky) who are believed to make their pilgrimage to mythical Mount Meru at this time. Every home is spring-cleaned before an altar is constructed and decorated. Offerings are also made at local temples. The main entrances to temples are decorated with garlands of coconut leaves and flowers while, in the courtyards, monks bathe in perfumed water. The ceremony of Poon Phmon calls for people to build sandcastles in pagoda grounds, generally in perfumed water.

On the last day of Chaul Chhnam, known as Long Sak, the royal family calls upon the king in Phnom Penh to swear allegiance and wish him good health. Versions of this royal ceremony are performed in Cambodian families. Long Sak continues with entertainment including boxing, elephant and horse races and a royal procession.

In the countryside, traditional Khmer games such as Angkunh, Chaol Chhoung, Leak Kansaeng and tug-of-war are played - particularly at New Year, when villages fill with family gatherings. Angkunh is a bowls-like game played by two teams with a large nut (angkunh). Chaol Chhoung is similar to tennis except the ball is wrapped in a hankie and thrown, while Leak Kanseng is a Khmer version of “blind man’s buff”. The reward for the victors in most of these games seems to be the “friendly” rapping of the losers’ knees and elbows with solid objects - a source of great amusement!

This Festival is held in April 2009 at Cambodia.

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Antigua Carnival is very popular carnival of Caribbean. This Carnival is a great example of how a festival can unite the whole world. Carnival - a reflection of traditions and beliefs, the embodiment of a culture of a small country. The local population postpones all their affairs in order to celebrate the most amazing holiday.

Twins Island of Antigua and Barbuda known for their beautiful coasts. Here you can enjoy the kind of picturesque bay or harbor from any place, anywhere. Antigua and Barbuda pleased with tourists’ all year round warm and comfortable tropical climate and cool winds. Time in this paradise location you waiting for a unique event - a carnival! Pleasant music performed first-class musicians, colorful costumes domino and Calypso competition and noise bands, choosing the Queen of Carnival all of which guarantees an irresistible attraction of the festival for all its visitors.

Antigua is an island situated on the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.

This Carnival is held on July-Aug 2009 at Antigua Recreational Ground in Antigua.

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The Sydney Mardi Gras is a world-famous festival that celebrates queerness in all its forms. In 2008 the event celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Taking place in the heart of the city, this month-long cultural extravaganza incorporates exhibitions, music, plays, art and literature, expressing the essence of what it means to be gay in modern society. It ends in a parade and a big wild party, saturated with sexual diversity and exploring fetishism with defiant abandon.

Mardi Gras’ highlights include a Fair Day as well as a myriad of gigs, plays, exhibitions and clubs, amidst a warm-hearted party atmosphere.

The Mardi Gras Parade, which marches through the city centre, is one of the most extraordinary street events you are ever likely to see. Thousands of funky floats carry a cast of beautiful drag queens, exotic dancers and tanned muscle men. It is also a truly community-based event that anyone can enjoy, whatever their sexual orientation

The fabulous final-night party is a sell-out celebration which needs to be booked at least a month in advance. The assembled masses rave the night away on sweaty dance floors in various different venues as the city comes together for a night of excess. As the lights flash and the music throbs, oppression and prejudice seem a world away.

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This Festival is celebrated in Feb-Mar 2009 in Sydney Australia.

The Copa Telmex tennis tournament takes place each year on the outdoor clay courts of the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. The players compete for a purse of US$400,000. David Nalbandian is last year’s champion.

The ATP Buenos Aires is an annual tennis event for male tennis players held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tournament is an International Series tennis event on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tour and it is played on outdoor clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, in the Palermo neighborhood. Usually held in February, it includes both a men’s singles and a men’s doubles tournament.

Its sponsored name is currently Copa Telmex. Previously the event was known as South American Open and Copa AT&T.

This Tournament is held on Feb 2009 at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Argentina.

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When: 1 Jan 2009 (annual)

Where: Bay Street

Opening Hours: From 2am

Nassau’s Bay Street lights up each year for Junkanoo - an adrenalin rush of colours, costumes and floats driven by the beat of the goatskin drum.

This is a festival unique for its raw Afro-Caribbean flavour. Spectators line Bay Street from about 2am until 8am. A mounting clamour of bells, whistles and goombay drums throbs forward to the rhythm of the music until dawn streaks across the sky, revealing revellers in extraordinary costumes.

Special Attraction

Secret Junkanoo “shacks” all over the island are the venues for the creation of these costumes, made of thousands of tiny pieces of coloured paper. Competition to win is always fierce. The groups who compete in the Junkanoo have crazy names such as the Vikings, the Music Makers and the Z-Bandits. The winners are announced on the local radio and television stations and there is a cash prize for the winning group.

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When: 1 Jan 2009 (annual)

Where: Musikverein

Opening Hours: 11.15am

One of the world’s most famous concerts, the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day Concert in the Musikverein’s fabulous Golden Hall greets the New Year with dance music of the Strauss dynasty.

The History of the Vienna Philharmonic´s New Year’s Concert

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert is by far the most popular of this orchestra’s functions, but also Austria’s most noteworthy cultural export. Throughout the world the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert is televised worldwide and is without doubt the most widely seen and heard of all regular musical presentations performed in the equally famous Musikvervein Concert Hall.

Herbert von Karajan conducted in 1987 (an experience which he reported was completely rejuvenative for his music-making), since when the baton has changed hands annually between a small number of top maestros: Abbado, Kleiber, Maazel, Mehta, Muti, Harnoncourt (the first Viennese conductor since 1980 to take the baton, in 2001 and again in 2003), Ozawa, Jansons and - in 2008 - the sprightly octogenarian, French conductor Georges Pretre making his New Year Concert debut.

Special Attractions

In 2009 another debutant, Daniel Barenboim, guides the Philharmonic through favourite Strauss dances, as well as their contemporaries, ending with the traditional encores - the Blue Danube waltz and Johann Strauss the Elder’s Radetzky march.

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When: Dec 2008 (annual)

Where: Grote Market, Antwerp, Belgium

Opening Hours: Fri 2pm-10am; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm

The Grote Markt (Market Square) in the centre of Mechelen hosts a three-day Christmas market every December. Visitors can stock up on decorations and sip some gluhwein under the Christmas tree.

There are carol concerts in the evening, while stalls sell special Christmas foods, records, books, clothes, antiques and more. The large square by Europe’s tallest Gothic church is always packed, so don’t miss out on the festive atmosphere if you’re nearby.

It is the opportunity to purchase some gifts on this Christmas & New Year. You can purchase gifts at reasonable price from Mechelen Christmas Market, Belgium. This market is open at Fri 2pm-10am; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm.

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