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The Beginning of the End of Winter

  • December 23, 2021
The Beginning of the End of Winter

 

The Winter Solstice is an astronomical event, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun is at its utmost distance from the equator and reaches its southernmost point.  The winter transformation begins after the longest night of the year (and the shortest day), regenerating life.

Despite the weather getting colder, the days get longer with the promise of warmer days to come. The solstice has been long celebrated since ancient times, symbolising the rebirth of nature. In prehistoric times, pagans who worshiped the Sun held celebrations, eating and drinking. They believed that the winter solstice was the birthday of the two gods Sol Invictus (the invincible sun) and Mithras. Zoroastrians believed that the darkest night of the year was ominous and people should stay together to protect themselves from evil.

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Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2018

  • September 11, 2018
Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2018

Celebrating Yalda, the Longest Night of the Year

  • December 22, 2015
Celebrating Yalda, the Longest Night of the Year

As Earth orbits around the centre of the solar system, the sun shines bright on the planet, casting life and energy. Living beings are animated subject to the absolute light of a moving and blazing sun. There is light in the darkness. Light is born from the darkness of the night each day and Mother Nature changes its course and dresses up in a new outfit at the beginning of every season.

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Celebrating Yalda

  • December 22, 2015
Celebrating Yalda

Yesterday was the longest night – and the shortest day – of the year. Today, the winter transformation begins, traditionally regenerating life. The winter solstice is an astronomical event, which occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun is at its utmost distance from the celestial equator and reaches its southernmost point.

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St George and the dragon in the arts city of Mons

  • July 11, 2015
St George and the dragon in the arts city of Mons

I arrived in Mons in May to witness how the city transforms itself into a mass celebratory ritual on the weekend of Trinity Sunday during the Doudou festival.

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Mons: Cengiz and his team love Doudou

  • June 15, 2015
Mons: Cengiz and his team love Doudou

Doudou: The Descent of the Shrine

  • June 15, 2015
Doudou: The Descent of the Shrine

Doudou: An exclusive rehearsal of the battle of St George and the Dragon

  • June 15, 2015
Doudou: An exclusive rehearsal of the battle of St George and the Dragon

Mons: Doudou Museum

  • June 15, 2015
Mons: Doudou Museum

The team in Mons tourist office

  • June 15, 2015
The team in Mons tourist office