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2016 Jan – Feb Workshops – Reflections from Glen

Originally posted on Conversations Series I – OutsiderXchanges:
2016 Jan – Feb Workshops – Reflections from Glen As the new year of 2016 commenced our Venture Arts artists returned to their workshop space in Hulme. Every Wednesday our five artists –…

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Don’t Spit on the Bus

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The language of Dutch Carnival: dialect, royalty and fools

Originally posted on Integrated Expat – a British expat's views on Nijmegen, Arnhem & the Dutch:
What is the strange version of the Dutch language that is used during Carnival? Find out what it means and the unexpected link…

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Carnival by the sea in Nazaré and Ericeira

Originally posted on Jules Verne Times Two:
Nazaré and Ericeira are not particularly well known for their Carnival action (that honor goes elsewhere) but these villages, like many others throughout Portugal, have their own unique versions of Carnival, crafted from…

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Feels like home

Originally posted on The Norm Quarter:
To fill out the blog a bit more, here are some pictures of what we now call our home – the Northern Quarter, Manchester. ? ? ?

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Carnival in Venice

Originally posted on POSTCARDS ON THE WAY:
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways. ” – Oscar Wilde ? Colors is the first thing you will see…

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EXPERIENCING THE CARNAVAL IN SÂO PAULO, BRAZIL

Originally posted on Wild Arrow:
Today we are going to talk about one of the most famous celebrations in the world that caught us right in the place to be: Carnaval in Brazil. There are a lot of different ways…

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Costumes of Venice Carnival

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Manchester – Chinese New Year, Imperial War Museum

Originally posted on Always Home:
So this last weekend, we made the journey up to Manchester…my hometown. A last minute decision based on the fact we wanted to see a Chinese New year celebration and knowing we couldn’t easily get…

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Marisqueira Sintra

Originally posted on Food Discoveries:
San Antonio de Lisboa is a small and historic fishing town in Florianopolis with a small but stunning beach and a bunch of really amazing seafood restaurants. The crown jewel is this nice set up…

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