The winter version of the lantern festival mirrors the autumn celebration held during the Obon holidays in August. According to local legend, the legendary 11th emperor of Japan visited the region ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

They represent a variety of positive concepts, including hope, peace, the honouring of ancestors (especially during Obon ... glow of lanterns creates a serene atmosphere, offering a sense of calm and ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more ...

The summer Aomori Nebuta Festival is a Japanese fire festival that sees around 20 massive lantern floats (known ... The Awa Odori is held during obon season (when spirits of the deceased are ...

For nearly two weeks of the year, millions of people travel to Taiwan as the host city lights up the days and nights during ...

RIYADH — The Makkah Lanterns Festival has returned for its eighth season, bringing Ramadan-themed activities, shopping, and entertainment to the city. Organized by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce, the ...

A 10-foot-tall lantern will be lit Sunday evening in honor of the 250th anniversary of the events that sparked the American ...

Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana, is hosting Zoo Luminate, a lantern festival featuring hundreds of oversized LED-lit animals and plants, until May 25. The event, which runs Wednesday through ...

Mercury Prize-nominated indie rockers Lanterns On The Lake are to headline an opening night party for A Stone's Throw festival with their first show in the region for two years. The popular band will ...

Mercury Prize-nominated indie rockers Lanterns On The Lake are to headline an opening night party for A Stone's Throw festival with their first show in the region for two years. The popular band ...