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Melbourne's flagship winter arts festival returns this June with two weeks of live music, performance, theatre and dance.

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Unsure when the cherry trees start blooming, or where you can find the best cherry blossom festivals in Japan? This guide covers all you need to know.

First held in 1986, this citizen-led festival was one of Japan’s pioneers in illumination events. It’s also eco-friendly—all electricity is sourced from biomass energy, making it a truly sustainable ...

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