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10 festivals of fire

- — Linda Zavoral, travel@ bayareanew­sgroup. com and Twitter. com/ buh_ byeTravel.

Throughout the world, flames and fireworks are used at major festivals to honor ancestors, celebrate historic victories, stoke passions, or drive away evil spirits. Here is Cheapfligh­ts. com’s roundup of favorite fire festivals: 1. Guy Fawkes Night ( England) 2. Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine’s “Oniyo” ( Fukuoka, Japan) 3. Jeongwol Daeboreum Deulbul Festival ( Jeju province, South Korea) 4. Diwali ( India) 5. Samhain, Out of the Darkness ( Altoona, Fla.) 6. Quema del Diablo ( Burning of the Devil) ( Guatemala) 7. Ottery St. Mary ( Devon, England) 8. Up Helly Aa, Lerwick ( Shetland Islands, Scotland) 9. Bonfire Night ( Newfoundla­nd, Canada) 10. Sadeh ( Iran)

 ?? DAN KITWOOD/ GETTY IMAGES ?? Guy Fawkes Night revelers celebrate in England.
DAN KITWOOD/ GETTY IMAGES Guy Fawkes Night revelers celebrate in England.

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