| Argentina The local Indians' trade fair, Manca Fiesta, takes place in La Quiaca in late October. |
| Bhutan The spiritual festival of Tmhimphu Tesechu involves masked dances and lasts for 3 days. |
| Bolivia
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| Brazil The Amazon region festival Cirio de Nazare, lasts for 15 days in mid-October. |
| Chile
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| China The Dai people's ritual celebration, Tan Ta, takes place in the Xishuangbanna villages. |
| Ecuador
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| Edinburgh
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| Egypt Abu Simbel observes the Celebration of Ramses II's Coronation on October 22. |
| Ethiopia
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| Ghana October brings the Great Yam Festival in Odiwera and Abron tribal areas. |
| Hong Kong
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| India
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| Indonesia
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| Iran
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| Istanbul
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| Japan The festival of the Ainu people, Marimo Matsuri, occurs in early October. |
| Jordan
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| Korea The Shillia Cultural Festival of Buddhist dance, music, sports and parades, takes place in Kyongju the 2nd weekend of October. |
| Laos
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| Madagascar
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| Mali
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| Morocco The horse festival known as Fetes du Cheval takes place in Tissa. |
| Nepal The Hindu festival of Bada Dasain is celebrated in Kathmandu and Patan. |
| Oman
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| Papua New Guinea
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| Peru
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| Seville
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| South Africa
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| Syria
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| Taiwan
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| Tibet
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| Tunisia
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| Vanuatu The traditional Toka Dance takes place at the Nekowiar Festival on Tanna Island. |
| Yemen
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| Zanzibar
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