There are frequent cultural festivals in the Algarve to celebrate the region's food, wine, music, art and dance -- but many events attract more tourists than locals.

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Traditional Ainu dance is performed at ceremonies and banquets, as part of newly organized cultural festivals and privately in daily life, in its various forms, it is closely connected to the lifestyle and religion of the Ainu.

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It plays a vital role in cultural spaces, festivals and celebrations, bringing together people of all ages, conditions and social classes.

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Moreover, this platform is expected to contribute to fostering sustainable development within these countries by building national capacities for cultural industries and tourism, and enhancing the visibility of the countless historic sites, cultural events, festivals and traditions that abound along the historical Silk Roads.

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Sharon Hodgson and her supporters would also like to see touting banned at some cultural events, and even music festivals.

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First of all we wanted to showcase to the world the wonderful people, talent, organisations, festivals and arts and cultural scene of Derry.

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The textiles form an indispensable part of important social and cultural occasions such as religious rituals and festivals, and in particular weddings, for which Li women design their own dresses.

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The programs are part of CelebrASIA NYC, a collaboration between New York cultural institutions, to introduce children to Asian themes and festivals.

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Immediately the Syracuse, NY area embraced the unique business and John and his mobile, wood fired pizza factory could be found each weekend at cultural events, catering office parties and weddings or at community fairs and festivals.

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