Tradition

In Gagnef's church village birch branches and flowers are gathered for the Midsummer pole. Organizers highlight the tradition's importance to the community.

June 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Interest in folk costumes is growing among young people in Sweden, inspired by neighboring Norway. Many turn to traditional garments to feel connected to their roots.

While the fire festival was cancelled in Stockholm and Gothenburg due to security concerns, around 200 people gathered in Beijers park in Malmö to celebrate Chaharshanbeh Soori ahead of the Persian New Year Nouruz.

March 09, 2026 Reported by AI

In Tamil Nadu's Venkatanayakanpatti village, families uphold the ancient craft of brass bell making through the lost-wax casting technique. These bells, vital for Tamil folk dances and rural sports like jallikattu, emerge from a precise 35-step process in home forges.

Hong Kong's Opening of the Legal Year ceremony is a Western colonial tradition held each January, drawing international representatives. This month, the Bar has sent delegates to similar events in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong itself. The ceremony features the Chief Justice inspecting a guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force, followed by speeches from legal leaders.

January 21, 2026 Reported by AI

At Obihiro Racecourse in Hokkaido, draft horses began early morning training for traditional banei keiba races amid severe cold on Monday. With temperatures dropping to minus 15.9 degrees Celsius by 7 a.m., the horses pulled sleds to build cardiovascular endurance.