"festive beasts"

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15 October 2025

Basanti Pulao, also known as Mishti Pulao, is a popular Bengali rice dish, recognized for its vibrant marigold yellow color and mildly sweet flavor. The term "basanti" translates to "yellow," which refers to the rich golden hue achieved from turmeric or saffron. Basanti Pulao is significantly sweeter and boasts a fragrant aroma. A pot of Basanti Pulao made with Govindbhog rice and ghee (clarified butter), with mutton curry, is prepared and served in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 15, 2025.

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15 October 2025

Basanti Pulao, also known as Mishti Pulao, is a popular Bengali rice dish, recognized for its vibrant marigold yellow color and mildly sweet flavor. The term "basanti" translates to "yellow," which refers to the rich golden hue achieved from turmeric or saffron. Basanti Pulao is significantly sweeter and boasts a fragrant aroma. A pot of Basanti Pulao made with Govindbhog rice and ghee (clarified butter), with mutton curry, is prepared and served in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 15, 2025.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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24 September 2025

In Barcelona, Spain, on September 24, 2025, the Toc d'Inici (Opening Touch) ceremony officially launches La Merce Festival 2025 in Catalunya Square (Placa de Catalunya). This year's guest city is Manchester, and the show unveils two new figures--the Bestia Bee and the Geganta Bee--created jointly by artisans and folk-culture groups from both cities. The figures, shaped like a bee, symbol of Manchester, echo the style of Barcelona's traditional festival ''beasts'' and giants while incorporating distinctive elements of English popular culture.

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21 August 2025

A man beats a traditional drum as the traditional worshipers hold a procession and prayers to mark the 2025 Isese Day, the traditional religion worshipers' day, in Enu-Owa, Lagos, Nigeria, on August 2025. The Lagos State Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to allow traditional worshipers to celebrate their day.

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21 August 2025

A man beats a traditional drum as the traditional worshipers hold a procession and prayers to mark the 2025 Isese Day, the traditional religion worshipers' day, in Enu-Owa, Lagos, Nigeria, on August 2025. The Lagos State Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to allow traditional worshipers to celebrate their day.

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10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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#12038636

10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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#12038637

10 February 2025

During the Carnival celebrations in Firmat, Argentina, on February 20, 2023, the Maraba dance troupe puts on a vibrant street performance. The dance, costumes, and the rhythmic beats of the drums are all integral elements of the African heritage woven into Argentina's culture.

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