Interesting Events In the World

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Salon du Chocolat 2010 Paris: The Fashion Show



Salon du Chocolat is one of the most popular chocolate festival in Paris. This 16th annual event has just opened it’s doors to the delight of tens of thousands of chocolate lovers of all ages. From 28 October to 1 November 2010, the world’s biggest chocolate festival will bring together chocolate exhibitors and those eager to sample their goodies for five days of chocolate heaven.



Exhibitors, cocoa producers and chocolatiers from around the world will present their products and share some of their secrets. Visitors have a great chance to see live recipe demonstrations by international master chiefs and, of course, enjoy the chocolate dress parade!



Fashion designers in collaboration with chocolatiers have created amazing and delicious costumes, dresses, shoes, hats and other accessories - all made from a variety of different chocolate.

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European Beard and Moustache Championships


Germany’s famous East Bavarian Beard Club played host to the European Beard and Moustache Championships high in the Austrian Alps on October 2, 2010. The event drew about 150 participants from eight countries to the town of Leogang, not far from Salzburg, Austria. The competition saw men compete in 17 eccentric categories, including "Freestyle Beard," "Natural Moustache" and "Verdi," with the winner of the latter category bearing a style akin to the famous 19th century Italian composer Giuseppi Verdi.

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The Genzano Infiorata Flower Festival




If you ever plan to visit Italy during the month of June, reserve at least a day for the town of Genzano, to see the famous Infiorata Flower Festival. Each year, during the month of June, local artists cover the entire street of Belardo with a floral carpet with patterns inspired by religious art, shapes and famous paintings.



For more than 2 centuries (from 1778) on Sunday and Monday following Corpus Christus feast the Infiorata a most suggestive manifestation of art, pride of the artists of Genzano has taken place. Each year the artists suggestions must conform to a previously agreed upon theme, such as The Colours of Michelangelo, or The Designs of Bernini.



The carpet stays for two full days. On the third day, their work is demolished by local schoolchildren, who are permitted to wreak havoc!

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Swimming Competition For Babies



A swimming competition for babies, aged 0 to 3 years, was held in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province on Aug 22, 2010. This is so adorable.

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London to Brighton Vintage Car Race



The route along the A23 from London to Brighton in south-east England is popular for races, tours, charity rides and rallies. The route was originally popularized by the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run which begun in 1927 for cars built before 1904. The race was an reenactment of the original 1896 Emanicipation Run, held on 14 November 1896 to celebrate the passing into law of the Light Locomotives Act which raised the speed limit to 14 mph and did away with the need for a person to walk in front of a vehicle waving a red flag to warn other road users.



A total of 572 vintage cars took part in the rally from Hyde Park to the East Sussex resort in this year’s annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, but only 433 of them made it to the finish line some 60-miles away.



According to the rules, only cars registered before 1905 were eligible to take part. A rally spokesman said: "These cars are all over 100 years old so they're not the most reliable and many break down along the way, and there are always a few non-starters." He added that though a number of the larger vehicles could touch speeds of up to 60mph, a majority were going at around 20mph.



One of the first cars to cross the start line was a circa 1894 Benz Victoria. A 1904 Darracq, which starred in the 1953 comedy film Genevieve, also took part in the race.

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Cologne Carnival



Each year, on November 11 at exactly 11 minutes past 11 marks the kick-off of Carnival in Cologne, Germany. On this mid-November day, residents come out of their houses in all sorts of costumes and run along the streets, often heading downtown, loaded up with beer and liquor and ready to meet up with other revelers to get the festival started. Carnival is more than just a tradition in the city; it's part of Cologne's cultural identity.



Carnival has been celebrated in the City of Cologne since time immemorial. Over the years, decades and centuries certain traditions and customs emerged, which are still the hallmark of the traditional Cologne Carnival: the indoor festivities (sessions and balls) and, of course, the street carnival, culminating in the grand parade on Rose Monday. It is the task of the Festival Committee, the umbrella organization representing well over 100 Cologne carnival associations, traditional corps, etc., to coordinate, set common standards, and preserve the tradition of the "fifth season".

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Sydney Zombie Walk



Hyde Park was infiltrated by a staggering, shambling horde on October 23, as participants in the Sydney Zombie Walk held an annual gathering. Brisbane also hosted a zombie walk the same day, and in a separate event in Melbourne, Victorian zombies joined zombies in other cities around the world hoping to break the record of 25,000 dancers.



The first zombie walk was held in the summer of 2001 in Sacramento, California. The Sydney version first took place in 2006.

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by Macy's, a chain of department stores across the United States. The tradition started in 1927, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, and four years younger than the 6abc IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia. The three-hour event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving Day.



The parade features large animal-shaped balloons, often famous cartoon characters, floats, live music and other performances. College and high school marching bands from across the country participate in the parade, and the television broadcasts feature performances by famous singers and bands.





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Kensington Dollshouse Festival

The Kensington Doll House Festival is considered one of the premier dolls house shows of the world. Established in 1985, the show has become the leading event for craftsmen and miniatures enthusiasts to get together and enjoy their obsession. Visitors travel to London from Japan, USA and Europe to attend the Festival every year and there are over 175 crafts people exhibiting, many of which also come from abroad. The event is held annually at the Kensington Town Hall in London.







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Pasadena Rose Parade 2011



The 122nd Tournament of Roses Parade, with the theme “Building Dreams, Friendships & Memories”, took place on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. In all, 22 bands performed and 47 floats dazzled the crowd. Some floats had whimsical themes featuring dogs boogie boarding and jumping into a pool, some shot fireworks and ribbons, and some marked anniversaries happening in 2011. A towering float featuring Pac-Man hoisting a birthday cake celebrates the video game's 30th anniversary this year, another float marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by honoring its victims.



Staged every year since 1890, The Rose Parade has grown from a local Pasadena institution to a national ceremony that's very equivalent to the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square.






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