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The authors invite their readers on a year-long expedition across the world on the trail of the most intriguing celebrations and festivities from a myriad of cultures.
Through its vibrant pages, we discover twenty-four different events from various corners of the world – from the western celebrations of Carnival in Venice and the Day of the Dead in Mexico to eastern traditions such as the Day of Silence on the Pacific island of Bali. As we discover the details of these diverse festivities, we also see how much human beings across the world have in common: the need and desire for community, togetherness, celebrating the past and present, having fun and being creative. The book’s illustrations complement the fun and imaginative approach to the subject, with brightly coloured compositions highlighting each special occasion and those taking part in the celebrations. The imagery and detailed descriptions, punctuated by comic book-style speech bubbles, bring the action to life.
Iwona Haberny, translated by Charles Kraszewski
