Taiwan’s Colorful Annual Lantern Festival Gets Underway (Video)

Taiwan marks the annual lantern festival with colorful events across the country.  Once the official ceremony is over, it’s time for the beehive firecrackers.

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Diwali-The Festival of Lights (Images)

Diwali or Deepavali, the Festival of Lights is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. It s one of the most prominent festivals celebrated in India. The five day festival honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. People prefer starting the new businesses at Diwali, and say prayers to the goddess for a successful year.

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Google Doodle: Summer Solstice 2011 – Official beginning to Summers!

Did you look at the Google Doodle today and wonder what it was about? Well it simply is about the Summer Solstice. This doodle is by Takashi Murakami marking the First Day of Summer. MORE