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Diwali in Urban Public Life
Household practice, civic lighting and municipal coordination in contemporary Diwali celebrations.
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Global Cultural Festivals
Festival case studies focusing on ritual meaning, organisation, logistics and the interaction between local communities and visitors.
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Rio Carnival and Samba School Preparation
Months of rehearsal, float building and scoring criteria behind Rio's famous parade spectacle.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Open-Access Model
Venue logistics, accommodation pressures and visibility challenges in an open-access arts festival.
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Obon, Ancestor Rituals and Community Dance
Regional variation, remembrance and public dance traditions in Obon observance.
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Dia de los Muertos and Community Altars
Public remembrance, household offerings and the visual language of altars in Mexican observance.