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Bengkulu Province in Indonesia has seen a substantial increase in tourist visits, with the 2025 Tabut Festival attracting 206,217 people, both domestic and foreign tourists, a notable rise from 132,898 people the previous year. The economic impact of the festival is estimated to be around IDR 21 billion
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The Watercress Line Railway is hosting its annual Diesel Gala, running from Friday, July 11, to Sunday, July 13, offering three days of heritage diesel locomotives, hands-on experiences, and a Real Ale and Cider Festival. The event promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with iconic visiting diesel
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The Wolverhampton CAMRA Summer Festival of Beer & Cider has become an institution in the region, attracting hundreds of people each year to sample over 50 different brews. This esteemed festival, now in its 50th year, has been a cornerstone of the social calendar for Wolverhampton CAMRA, with members volunteering
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The Whitby Lions Beer Festival, organized by the Whitby District Lions Club, is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year. The event will take place from Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27, at the Whitby Mission Seafarers Centre on Haggersgate. This year's festival promises to be the best
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The Merchant Adventurers' Charity Beer Festival returned to the stunning Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York for its third year, attracting hundreds of beer enthusiasts. The event, held on July 4 and 5, featured a Cask Bar with 90 different beers, lagers, and ciders from 30 breweries across the
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Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Scotland, uncovering a 7000-year-old Neolithic festival site near a secondary school. The site, discovered during the construction of new football pitches, has revealed the remains of an early Neolithic settlement that was a focal point for Scotland's first farming communities. The
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Actor James Norton, who recently finalized his divorce from Imogen Poots, has moved on to a new relationship with stylist Flora Huddart. The pair were spotted together at Glastonbury's NYC Downlow nightclub and have since been seen on a cosy date in Shoreditch, East London. Norton's
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Independence Day celebrations unfolded across the suburbs, featuring a variety of events, including parades, festivals, and fireworks displays. Communities came together to mark the occasion, despite some adjustments due to inclement weather. In Elgin, the city's second Pet Parade kicked off at 9 a.m., while Arlington Heights
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Rapper and actor LL Cool J has announced he will not perform at the Wawa Welcome America Festival in Philadelphia, in solidarity with a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers. The strike, into its fourth day, has left trash piling up and critical services affected, including the Medical Examiner&
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The Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival is incorporating a new dimension this year, bridging the gap between art and science. For the first time, participants and fans will be able to engage in STEAM science workshops, exploring the connections between creativity and exact sciences. From July 9 to
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In a comic's world where poking fun at sensitive topics can be seen as taboo, Hitesh Rathore takes an unconventional approach. Performing a charity gig in support of a family in Gaza, Rathore's show "Chips, Cheese and Curry" served as a nuanced exploration of
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Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka recently spoke at the 2025 Bali Arts Festival, urging the Balinese people to continue preserving and promoting their rich tourism and cultural heritage. The event saw a significant increase in hotel occupancy and tourist arrivals after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the festival being a
