trolls and elves. Even today, one in two Icelanders believes in the existence of huldufólk, "the hidden people," which encompasses the various creatures of their folklore. Icelanders particularly say that the famous Reynisdrangar rock formation in Vík is actually made up of trolls turned into st ...
emale equivalent. Much to the displeasure of feminists a few days before International Women's Rights Day, there are only male leprechauns! In Irish folklore, this leprechaun is depicted as a stocky being, dressed in green, with a top hat and a cobbler's apron. If you come across this mischievous ...
in Hebrew • Caspar, Balthasar, and Melchior in Greek. Epiphany and Other Traditions The Magi, whose origins remain obscure to this day, have become part of the folklore surrounding Christmas celebrations. Tradition has it that they are represented among the "Santons de Provence" and watch over the ...
hat showcases very very old traditions of the island. Yunlin International Puppet Arts Festival Puppets are an integral part of Chinese and Taiwanese folklore and are celebrated at this unique festival held in Yunlin County. Exhibitions and puppet shows enliven the event. You can also experience sha ...
animated TV series Miraculous is a French-Korean-Japanese creation. And if Ladybug's adventures take place in a postcard Paris, it's not just for the folklore! This ladybug-suited vigilante character was imagined by a Frenchman named Thomas Astruc. Seven years after its first appearance on televi ...
d 10,000 musicians march in groups of 50 dancers for nearly 20 hours along a 4 km route. These groups perform different dances typical of Bolivian folklore such as the Caporales, the Diablada, the Morenada, the Tinku and the Kullawada. This procession ends with two plays reminiscent of medieva ...
