The Largest International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque

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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly festival of hot air balloons that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA during early October. The Balloon Fiesta is a nine day event, and has over 500 balloons each year. The event is the largest hot air balloon festival in the world. The azure skies above the verdant Rio Grande Valley became a surreal canvas of color during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This year’s festival drew pilots from 22 countries around the world.

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Battle of Flowers – Legendary Fiesta in Valencia

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The first July Fair was held in Valencia in Valencia in 1871 and lasted for just few days in 2015. More than a million marigolds fly through the air at the traditional Battle of the Flowers. Elaborately decorated floats pass up and down the Paseo de la Alameda in the city centre, as crowds throw flowers at their occupants. They in turn attempt to defend themselves with tennis rackets and other improvised shields , whilst returning fire with more orange and yellow blossoms.

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Brazilian Carnival Costumes in Rio de Janeiro 2011

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The Brazilian Rio Carnival is celebrated in south american city Rio de Janeiro. It is the biggest and most interesting Carnival. It has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. Every other carnivals are compared to Rio Carnival. Probably, everyone has heard about the Rio Carnaval. It officially starts on Saturday, 40 days before Easter and finishes on Tuesday.

Rio Carnival 2011 Events

  • samba parades
  • carnival balls
  • magic ball at the copa
  • ball masqué at the sofitel
  • rio scala balls
  • samba land terreirao
  • carnival accommodations
  • street parties
  • street bands
  • samba school nights
  • sambodromo rehearsals
  • community rehearsals
  • samba city
  • merry making in lapa
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    photos by Felipe Quintanilha



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