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Europe - Editor - 29 May 2007

Camel Wrestling in Turkey

Camel wrestling is not as violent or blood thirsty as one might think. It is also a sport that only takes place once a year which makes it an event that is generally highly anticipated. Camels and their owners train for the annual Camel Wrestling Festival, held in Selcuk, for months in advance, making the bond between camel and owner extremely close and affectionate.


Pacific - Editor - 23 May 2007

The Mystical Maoris

The Maoris or the Tangata Whenua - which means ‘people of the land’ – are the indigenous peoples of New Zealand. However, it is thought that before the twelfth century the Maoris inhabited the Polynesian islands located in the Pacific Ocean.


Europe - Editor - 15 May 2007

The 2007 Florida International Festival

The 2007 Florida International Festival will be taking place this year at Daytona Beach from the 13th of July through to the 28th of the same month. And unlike other music festivals the Florida International differs in that this time it is the London Symphony Orchestra from England and a variety of world-renowned conductors, performers and other musicians that will be rocking the stage for two weeks. The show promises to be better than ever before, with the London Symphony Orchestra celebrating its 100th year anniversary this year.


North America - Editor - 07 May 2007

High Museum of Art in Atlanta

It is within these forbiddingly bare, stark walls that tower up in the Atlanta skyline in the southeastern corner of the United States where you will find some of the finest and most exquisite art collections of both the classic and contemporary periods on exhibition.


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