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Theater in rural Appalachian Virginia brings regional themes to the stage
Barter Theatre, which opened during the Great Depression and is thriving 90 years later, is known for bringing regional themes to its rural Appalachian stage. Jeffrey Brown visited Abingdon, Virginia, to show the changing face of the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an Aztec midwife
The midwife Xoquauhtli has a difficult choice to make. She owes a debt to her patron Teteoinnan, the female warrior goddess at the center of the Aztec seasonal festival, who must be kept happy or she will bring bad luck. Xoquauhtli...
TED Talks
Rahul Mehrotra: The architectural wonder of impermanent cities
Every 12 years, a megacity springs up in India for the Kumbh Mela religious festival -- what's built in ten weeks is completely disassembled in one. What can we learn from this fully functioning, temporary settlement? In a visionary...
SciShow
Ecstasy in Rivers and The World's First Geological Map
SciShow News shares new research into how music festivals can lead to high levels of drugs in your drinking water, and celebrates the man who created the world’s first geological map.
TED Talks
TED: The arts festival revolution | David Binder
David Binder is a major Broadway producer, but last summer he found himself in a small Australian neighborhood, watching locals dance and perform on their lawns -- and loving it. He shows us the new face of arts festivals, which break...
Crash Course
Dances to Flute Music and Obscene Verse. It's Roman Theater, Everybody: Crash Course Theater #5
Today, Mike Rugnetta takes you from our beginnings in ancient Greek theater, and moves on to the development of Roman theater. Which, it turns out, is A LOT like Greek theater. Because the Romans were real Grecophiles, they modeled their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman
The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest in a series of troubling signs for Quexo, the village shaman. The villagers live off the sea, but this year the winds have...
Curated Video
The Power of Kindness: A Heartwarming Story with Ella the Elephant
In this video, Ella the Elephant is the special guest and she shares a heartwarming story about kindness. She talks about her visit to India during the Holly Festival, where she meets a girl named Ahimsa who is lost and afraid. Ella...
Curated Video
Only In Cuba 3 - Cigar Festival with Joseph Fiennes
Cigar Festival with Joseph Fiennes:British actor Joseph Fiennes learns the art of rolling a Cuban cigar at the world's biggest cigar festival.
Curated Video
Only In Thailand 16 - Water Festival of Lights
Water Festival of Lights:Celebrate a festival of lights with thousands of flickering candles sent off on the river, symbolizing dreams coming true and carrying away misfortune.
Curated Video
Only In Thailand 5 - Ghost Festival Tradition
Ghost Festival Tradition:Thailand's Ghost Festival is a two-day merit-making ceremony, enthralling locals with unique rituals and cultural performances.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Indian Festivals
INDIAN FESTIVAL - MAKAR SANKRANTI FESTIVAL EACH JANUARY THOUSANDS OF PILGRIMS, WORSHIPPERS AND TOURISTS MAKE THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE 5,000 YEAR-OLD SACRED INDIAN CITY OF VARANASI TO TAKE PART IN THE HINDU HARVEST FESTIVAL OF MAKAR...
Curated Video
Rolls Royce: A Century of Speed and Power
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is the world's largest historic motor show, showcasing iconic cars and aircraft. This year, the festival celebrated the centenary of Rolls Royce, featuring three record-breaking machines powered by Rolls...
Curated Video
Bang Bang Phi: Thailand's Vibrant Rocket Festival Celebrating Fertility and Rain
Every year in a small town in Thailand, thousands of people gather to celebrate the raucous and noisy Bang Bang Phi rocket festival. This centuries-old fertility festival marks the start of Thailand's rainy season, with the belief that...
Curated Video
Only In India 8 - Boat Race
Boat Race:Originally designed to transport soldiers to the war front, long and narrow country boats are now exclusively used for racing, turning a utilitarian vessel into a sporting spectacle.
Curated Video
Only In Japan 1 - Log Riding
Log Riding:Japanese log riders risk their lives in a rare and dangerous festival that showcases their skills and courage on rolling logs.
Curated Video
Only In Mexico 8 - Burros Annual Festival
Burros Annual Festival:Locals gather annually in Otumba to pay homage to the humble burro, celebrating this integral part of Mexican culture.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Royal Festival Hall
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL AFTER TWO YEARS OF REFURBISHMENT, ONE OF LONDON S CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL ICONS, THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL HAS FINALLY RE-OPENED. THE ARTS COMPLEX ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THAMES WAS CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE...
Curated Video
Only In China 5 - Bun Festival and Bun Scrambling
Bun Festival and Bun Scrambling:Hundreds of thousands attend the annual Bun Festival, featuring the unique Bun Scrambling competition, a cultural event blending tradition and excitement.
Curated Video
Only In Brazil 12 - Capoeira Festival
Capoeira Festival:The annual International Festival of the Art of Capoeira in Brazil combines musical instruments, dance, and martial arts in a unique and fluid celebration.
Curated Video
Only In Russia 10 - Frozen Art
Frozen Art:Eight participants from various Russian cities unveil their week-long creations of ice sculptures, ranging from small ice bears to grand palaces with columns and stairs made of ice.
Curated Video
Only In Netherlands 9 - Insect Eating World Record Attempt
Insect Eating World Record Attempt:A successful attempt to set a new world record as 1,747 people eat fried worms, peppers, and garlic, showcasing unique culinary feats.
Curated Video
Only In Netherlands 6 - Longest Running Sand Sculpture Festival
Longest Running Sand Sculpture Festival:The sand sculpture festival, with a rich history, continues to captivate audiences with intricate and creative sand sculptures.