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Cranksgiving attracts industry sponsors for its 24th event
Bicycle Retailer
The 24th Cranksgiving bicycle-inspired food drive is underway nationwide and for the first time attracting additional industry sponsorship. With more than 100 events this year — after a lull from the COVID-19 pandemic the past three years — the event has Hiplok and Deuter as national sponsors, joining distributor BTI. Read More
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April 2024 total solar eclipse viewing events: Parties, festivals and more
Space.com
Where will you be for the April 2024 total solar eclipse? For most people in North America on April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will be visible, with the moon appearing to take a chunk out of the sun over a few hours. However, if you're within the roughly 115-mile (185 kilometers) path of totality, you'll have the opportunity to catch a rare total solar eclipse, when the sun's disk is completely blocked and an eerie twilight descends. Read More
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8 Lantern Festivals That'll Brighten Your Life
Afar
Throughout Asia, lanterns have been used to commemorate cultural and spiritual celebrations for centuries. Sky lanterns can be traced back thousands of years to the Eastern Han Dynasty in China (25-220 C.E.), when the objects were used not only as decorative light sources but also as military signals that could communicate messages across long distances. Read More
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8 Must-See Mexican Festivals & Events
Seaway News
From crazy town bashes to religious events, Mexico has a festival for every occasion. One thing common among all these festivals and celebrations is the reflection of the Mexican culture across all of them. All these occasions, whether serious or joyous, have a logical meaning to them. Besides, a strong sense of tradition is reminiscent of all Mexican events. Read More
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Oman hosts festivals, boosts tourism
Travel and Tour
Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) started a novel initiative this year. The Sultanate of Oman is hosting festivals unique to each governorate. It has an objective of boosting tourism in remote corners of the Sultanate and make Oman a year-round tourism destination. Read More
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Hamas had not planned to attack music festival, Israeli report says
Al Jazeera
Hamas fighters who attacked a music festival in Israel on October 7, killing hundreds, likely did not know in advance about the event and decided to target it on the spot, Israeli media has reported citing police and security sources. According to a copy of the first Israeli police report into the attack, obtained this week by Israel's Channel 12, Palestinian fighters had originally intended to attack nearby kibbutz Re’im as well as other villages near the Gaza border. Read More
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Iranians Outraged By Regime's Renaming Of Pre-Islamic Festivals
Iran International
Iranians are expressing outrage on social media over the renaming of two beloved pre-Islamic festivals, viewed as an attempt to erode "ancient Iranian culture." This week, Iranian media reported that the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution (SCCR) has chosen to rename certain events on the official calendar of the Islamic Republic, including the festivals of Yalda and Charshanbeh Souri, both of which predate the Islamization of Iran in the 6th century AD. Read More
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USA Cycling Launches New Event Organizer Resource Portal
Bicycle Retailer
USA Cycling recently launched a portal dedicated to supporting event organizers, new and experienced. The updated interface was designed as a one-stop-shop to provide comprehensive tools and information to help event organizers produce, promote, and manage their cycling events effectively. The new site features a variety of resources, including step-by-step guides for organizing events, marketing tools, checklists, best practices, and safety protocols. Read More
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