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Highland Games, Scotland
A kilted contestant twirls and hurls a heavy burden during a hammer throw event in Glenfinnan. Traditional highland games feature a heady mix of dance, drink, and food to complement feats of athletic prowess.

Festivals

See pictures of festivals worldwide (including Carnival, Burning Man, and Thailand's Loy Krathong) in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

Published December 29, 2009