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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 epic festivals that are worth crossing the globe for
All over the world, festivals have a unique way of bringing people together to celebrate art, music, and culture. Some of these are legendary events which draw travellers from all over the world to feel the electric energy in the air and also get to know more about the culture of another country. Each of these festivals brings a sense of togetherness that transcends borders and shared joy where the nations do not matter but only memories of a lifetime in the moment. Let's take a journey through the world and celebrate some beautiful festivals: Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This is the largest carnival in the world and around two million people are on the streets during the celebration. The modern Carnival in Rio is famous for its Samba parade which is organized by the city's samba schools, which are large social clubs that organize large parades with floats, dancers, and themed costumes. This carnival is a blend of African, Portuguese, and other indigenous influences, and samba music also plays an important role. This festival is held annually before Lent and starts on the Friday before Ash Wednesday and ends on Ash Wednesday. "Blocos" are street parties with music, dancing, and revelry, often organized by samba schools or other groups. These are a major part of the carnival experience, with thousands of people participating. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Accounting Help Made Simple legal directorate Learn More Undo Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany This is the world's largest Volksfest, a beer festival and travelling funfair, which is held annually in March. This festival originated in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen; even the citizens of Munich joined in the festivities. This event is now conducted from mid or late September to the first Sunday in October and lasts for 16 days. This event attracts almost six million visitors each year and most of them have travelled from outside Germany. Large beer tents are placed here that are operated by traditional Munich breweries, and what adds to the vibe of the festival is the Bavarian folk music, parades, carnival rides, and traditional foods. Tomorrowland, Boom, Belgium This is one of the world's largest festivals and is famous for being an electronic dance music festival. It is held each year in Belgium since 2005. Tomorrowland is known worldwide for having elaborate stage productions and beautiful themes; each year they feature a unique storyline adapted into a stage design. What makes this festival unique is that all top international DJs perform here, which attracts a lot of visitors. This goes on for two weekends in late July, and the tickets sell out very quickly. The festival is recognized for promoting a sense of unity through its "People of Tomorrow" community. Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, Fes, Morocco The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is a vibrant annual music festival held here since 1994 and is mostly held for 10 days in early June. This festival features musicians from different spiritual traditions like Sufi music of Islam, Christian gospel and chant, Jewish music, Hindu chants, and other sacred and traditional genres. The best part about this festival is that it was founded to promote intercultural dialogue and peace through music. Glastonbury Festival, Somerset, UK This festival of contemporary performing arts is a five-day festival held near Pilton in Somerset, England. This festival was founded in 1970 by Michael Eavis, and the first event was influenced by the hippie and free festival movements. This is the largest greenfield festival in the world that features contemporary music, dance, comedy, theatre, circus, and other arts. Mainly, the musical genres played here are rock, pop, electronic, and folk, with world-famous artists headlining each year. This festival is mostly held in late June, and the Pyramid stage is the most iconic venue of this festival. This event focuses greatly on social causes, as the profits earned are donated to charity organisations. What makes this festival unique is that it focuses mainly on environmentalism, with recycling and sustainability initiatives in place.
GMA Network
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Therese Malvar explores new role behind camera
Photo Inside Page Award-winning actress and former child star Therese Malvar stepped behind the camera as she take on a new role in the documentary movie 'Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea.' Therese is the associate producer of the docu-movie, which already made its international premiere at the Doc Edge NZ Film Festival in New Zealand. "This is the beginning of a long and brave journey for our film, Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea. We just had our premiere night at Doc Edge Film Festival!" she proudly shared on Instagram. Therese revealed that the documentary, which was originally scheduled to be part of Puregold Cinepanalo in 2024, was banned in the Philippines. She continued, "From being banned in its own country to now being screened internationally -- and still, with a Filipino audience by our side [thank you NZ Filipino community for the support] I still hope that one day, our fellow Filipinos back home will get to see this. That we'll finally find a space there where stories like ours can be told freely. For now, we sail slowly, but surely, back home." Take a look at Therese's journey to New Zealand as an associate producer in this gallery.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘A nightmare': Teen paralyzed after dirt bike crash keeping the faith during recovery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Therese Testorf said her son, Christian, and his friend were riding dirt bikes on Memorial Day in Clyde. 'They were just riding around, and he, at one point, took the lead, and it was kind of close to where this ditch was,' Therese said. 'And the second boy, seeing that he was headed for the ditch did try to let him know that it was there was obscured by the grass, but he couldn't hear because of the dirt bike, and he had his helmet on and all of his gear on.' Christian went into the ditch. 'It was about a maybe eight to 10 foot drainage ditch,' Therese said. 'And [my son's friend] went down and helped him and got his phone, and Christian was able to give him his password to get into his phone, and he called me and my husband, but we didn't answer the phone. So then he called 911, and he gave them like excellent directions. So they were able to get to Christian very quickly with in just a couple minutes.' Christian was airlifted by first responders to SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. There, he underwent emergency surgery. 'He had broken his spine in the T7 and T8 area, and with a complete transection of his spinal cord,' Therese said. 'So, they did emergency surgery and stabilized him there, and he's just been like recuperating here.' Therese told News 8 Wednesday when she was able to get ahold of her daughter and first responders, it was terrifying. 'It's just like your life is like panic, and you just fall apart in that moment, trying not to, trying to be strong,' she said. 'The only thing I could think of is I've got to get to my child as soon as possible, you know, because he needs me.' The unimaginable challenges brought on to the Testorf family, all being received with hope — especially from Chrisitan. 'My son's attitude […] somebody asked him, 'How do you feel?' This is going to change your life.' And he said, 'I'm okay with it. I've accepted it. I know God's with me, so that's what gives me strength,' Therese said. 'And I think that's what could give other people strength in this situation, is knowing that people love you and support you, and most of all, that God is always with you, and He will never leave you or forsake you.' The family has also received the community's support, after setting up a GiveSendGo, to help with medical expenses for the necessary steps to get Christian into rehabilitation. 'Having people around that are positive and that are helping is amazing,' Therese said. 'It just helps your your mental state, and helps you to be able to continue in this… it's like, basically a nightmare. I've thought about this stuff before this happened, and I was like, 'I don't even know how people do it.' And now that I'm in it, they do it with the help of God and with people surrounding them and supporting them.' Christian was just weeks away from graduation from Finger Lakes Christian School. With the help of the staff, he will still be able to celebrate that achievement. 'The very first day that after his surgery, his principal came in and he said, 'We want to do a ceremony for him for his graduation. He's got everything he needs. All the ducks are in the row. The district's already approved our plan. […] That's going to be Friday.' After that, Christian will be headed to Spaulding Rehabilitation in Boston. Therese said everything is moving quickly, but wanted to make sure her son received the best care possible. 'He's young and a strong person,' Therese said. 'They do believe that he's going to be able to live independently, and that it's going to be a good outcome for him. So that's what we're all praying for.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Examiner
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Wedding of the Week: Torc Mountain proposal and Dingle vows for West Cork couple
They had just returned to Ireland after hiking through some of Vietnam's steepest terrains. So you'd imagine West Cork duo Therese Hurley and David Harrington would have a little downtime in their sights. You'd think. 'He made me climb up Torc Mountain in Killarney,' says Therese. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming Summit reached, David sank to one knee to pop the question. And no sooner were they running down that Kerry hill than they were rising to their next adrenaline-pumped challenge — organising the big day of their dreams. 'Once we got engaged, I couldn't wait to plan the wedding, so we decided, let's do it!' says Therese, from Glengarriff. 'We had a very short engagement — only seven months from that day, July 11, 2024.' Therese, who works in finance, and David, a secondary school teacher, started dating almost a decade ago. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming 'I was working behind a bar in Glengarriff when we first set eyes on each other, but our first meet-up was in Havana Browns nightclub in Cork City,' says Therese. The couple have lived in Glengarriff for the past five years, but the Kingdom beckoned once again for their 'I dos' as Therese and David, from Adrigole, were wed in St Mary's Church in Dingle, by Fr Michael Moynihan and held their reception in the Dingle Skellig Hotel. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming 'We wanted somewhere far enough away from home that it could be treated like a mini-holiday for ourselves and everyone. The minute we landed into the outstanding Dingle Skellig [during the search for a reception venue], we knew it was the venue for us.' Celebrating with them on their big day were the bride's father, Gerard Hurley, and the groom's parents, Margaret and William Harrington, and his grandmother, Mary Harrington. Very much in their thoughts on the occasion was the bride's mother, the late Theresa Hurley. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming The bride and groom chauffeured themselves. 'It was lovely to be able to have time for ourselves,' says Therese. 'We had the amazing Sirona Strings in the church and drinks reception followed by the super Bentley Boys for our band and DJ.' Dawn [O'Connor], Dingle Blooms, created the floral décor. 'We had the best day, it was relaxed and fun and chilled out,' adds Therese. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming Little details spark big memories. 'People are still talking about the delicious ham rolls at the drinks reception!' says the bride. Therese's sisters, Mary Hilda Hurley, Brid Hurley and Kathleen Hurley, were her bridesmaids, David's brother Liam Harrington was his best man, and his friends Connie O'Shea and Eoin Green O'Sullivan were the groomsmen. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming 'We had our nieces and nephews as flowergirls and pageboys, Tess Creedon, Hailey Harrington, Colm and Gerard Whooley and Fiadh Whooley,' adds Therese. The bride sourced her dress from Say I Do in Midleton. 'In other places, I was considered a 'rush bride', but not in Say I Do. Once we settled on the design I wanted, it was then sent off to Barcelona and designed by the amazing Jesus Peiro, so it was a very personal dress for me,' says Therese. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming 'I loved my dress. I wanted to be 'me' and it was me. The lads' suits were all from Simply Suits, Co Cork, where the staff were also amazing.' Therese's makeup artist was Annette O'Brien, and the bridal hairstylist was Tricia. O'Sullivan. Husband-and-wife team Dave Olsthoorn and Laurie Brosnan of Awake & Dreaming ( captured the wedding on camera, and Seaforest Films provided the videography. Therese Hurley and David Harrington. Pictures: Awake and Dreaming 'We enjoyed our 'day two' in Paul Geaney's bar in Dingle, where we kept the party going,' says the bride. The newlyweds holidayed in Lanzarote after the wedding and look forward to their honeymoon in the coming months. If you would like your wedding featured in Weekend email
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Family of ‘loveable' & ‘bubbly' young girl, 13, killed in Cork motorsport tragedy issue emotional thank you message
THE family of a 13-year-old girl who died in an auto grass racing event in Cork have issued a heartbreaking thank you to emergency services. Lauren O'Brien of Knockane, Tarelton was driving a hatchback car in a junior competition at a private car racing track in Castletown Kennigh on Sunday afternoon. Advertisement 3 Lauren's heartbroken family thanked the emergency services Credit: Collect 3 McEgan College have led tributes to the young teen Credit: Social Media Collect The teenager's vehicle went out of control and Lauren, who was a first year student at McEgan College in Macroom in Co She was one of four competitors in the junior event which was held in conjunction with a big number of races on a sunny afternoon when tragedy struck. Other young people who were taking part in the heat during which Lauren died were deeply upset by what had occurred. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Members of her family who were watching the race were quickly with her at the scene. Large numbers of spectators also witnessed the accident. Lauren was wearing the full protective gear that competitors are required to wear in these events, including a helmet. This was just her second time competing in the motorsport and her principal Trish Lynam said "she was so so proud being able to compete in this particular area'. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN She described Lauren as 'a beautiful girl, both inside and out, bubbly, fun-loving, kind, caring, a loveable rogue'. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Grief experts from the National Educational Psychological Service were made available to pupils in the school, which opened on Bank Holiday Monday where photos of Lauren were placed on tables in the entrance area along with a book of condolences. A postmortem will be carried out today, after which it is expected the family will bring Lauren home. On the death notice this morning on they state: 'It is with deepest regret that we announced the death of our beloved daughter Lauren, who died unexpectedly on 4th of May 2025, surrounded by her family, following an accident. Advertisement They added: "Lauren's family would like to thank the Emergency Services, The Cork Autograss Community and all those who helped." They have asked for family flowers only with donations to West Cork Rapid Response. Lauren is survived by her parents Therese and Timmy, her siblings Josh and Shannon, her grandparents Christy, Therese, Connie and Ellen along with a large extended family and friends. 'FLY HIGH BEAUTIFUL GIRL' Messages of condolence have flooded in following the Advertisement One mourner said 'Fly beautiful girl and guide your family through the dark days ahead'. Another added: "Lauren was such a lovely girl who always had a smile when we met. No words can ease your pain but you are all in our prayers." Another person said: "Lauren was a kind, bubbly, loveable girl who lit up any room with her beautiful smile and vibrant personality. "It was a privilege to have known her. May her gentle soul rest in peace." Advertisement Gardai are continuing their investigation into the tragic accident. Forensic investigation experts finished their examination at the scene yesterday. Following the examination two damaged cars, Lauren's and another which drove into the rear of Lauren's car when it hit the barrier were removed in late afternoon. They will undergo an intensive examination by Garda experts. LOCAL SUPPORT Locals brought flowers to the track which surrounds the Castletown Celtic soccer pitch yesterday. Advertisement A vigil was held last night attended by members of the close knit rural community and members of the autocross and other sports clubs in the area. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Anyone who may have camera footage and were attending the event between 3pm and 4pm yesterday are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Advertisement The death is being treated as a tragic accident. 3 The tragedy unfolded at the track on Sunday afternoon Credit: Denis Boyle
