Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Colorful places in the Netherlands

Colorful places in the Netherlands

The Yellow Street in Schiedam, Netherlands.
The city of Schiedam is one of the poorest city in the Netherlands. This Yellow Street is supposed to become the new entrance to the city centre. In anticipation to this fact, Schiedam now has its Yellow Brick Road, which -according to the legend- leads to glory and fortune.

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The blue street in Rotterdam.
Long road painted blue. The idea is that is a river instead of the not road and some cars there drowned.
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The blue building in Rotterdam
This unusual building is named Beukelsblue and his location in Beukelsdijk 21- 39. The building is derelict and will eventually be demolished, but for now painted in blue.
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Monday, February 4, 2008

Amazing carnaval Rio 2008

Amazing carnaval Rio 2008February 2, in the city of Rio de Janeiro has launched a traditional carnival. Rio de Janeiro is among the biggest cities in South America and the most popular of cultural celebrations is the Carnaval.
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The fire festival "Up-Helly-Aa"

fire festival Up Helly Aa"Up-Helly-Aa" is a very impressive spectacle, a celebration of Shetland history, and a triumphant demonstration of the islanders' skills and spirit. This northern Mardi Gras lasts just one day (and night) and held on the last Tuesday in January. Only men can take an active part in the celebrations "Up-Helly-Aa". The first celebration was in 1878.
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fire festival Up Helly AaLerwick, Scotland. (Photo: AFP)