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Volks- und Brauchtum:

Bayerischer Trachtenverband e.V.

Mit Informationen zu Vorstand, angeschlossenen Gauverbänden, Ausschüssen, Veranstaltungen und Jugendarbeit.

http://www.trachtenverband-bayern.de/

Deutsches Volksliedarchiv Freiburg

Die Arbeitsstelle für internationale Volksliedforschung, deren umfangreiche Materialsammlung vom Mittelalter bis heute reicht, informiert über Bibliothek, Publikationen, Mitarbeiter und Recherchemöglichkeiten.

http://www.dva.uni-freiburg.de/

Feste und Bräuche im Alpenraum

Fundierte Kurzinformationen zu den wichtigsten Festen und Bräuchen des Jahreslaufs aus Nord-, Ost- und Südtirol, wo möglich mit Terminen. Historische Hintergründe und einzelne damit in Verbindung stehende Begriffe bzw. Fachausdrücke werden erklärt.Mit Fotos. Projekt des Instituts für Europäische Ethnologie, Innsbruck.

http://www2.uibk.ac.at/volkskunde/infoservice

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

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Folklore Europaea

Multimediale Datenbank der Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg zur Dokumentation von Festen, Bräuchen und Traditionen in den verschiedenen Regionen Europas.

http://folklore-europaea.uni-freiburg.de/

folklore.ee - Estnische Volkskunde

Mit Informationen zu Institutionen, Forschung und Publikationen sowie Kontaktadressen und Links.

http://www.folklore.ee/

Grenzland Perchten Laufen

Gelistet ist eine umfangreiche Bildergalerie und Informationen über den Perchtenbrauch sowie zur Vereinsgeschichte.

http://www.perchten.net/

hoaxbusters.de - Wir haben keine Angst vor Gespenstern

Information über moderne Sagen, urban legends, Hoaxes und Junk-E-Mails. Wir zeigen Ihnen, wie Sie Blödsinn erkennen, und was sie gegen ihn unternehmen können.

http://www.hoaxbusters.de

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Kulturportal - Niederdeutsche Sprache und Kultur

Informationen zur Niederdeutschen Sprache und Kultur in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: zur Geschichte, Volkskultur, Volkskunde, zu Liedgut und Tänzen, Richard Wossidlo, Fritz Reuter, John Brinckman. Mit einer Sprachkarte.

http://www.kulturportal-mv.de/index.phtml?view-11&SpecialTop=1

Portal für die lebendige Volkskultur

Das Portal für die lebendige Volkskultur in Bayern, Österreich, Südtirol und in der Schweiz. Mit Linkslisten zu Heimatwerken, Dialekthomepages usf. Ein bißchen volkstümlich wehmütig. Während der Adventszeit mit Weihnachtsbazar. Volksmusik, Volkskunst zum Bestellen.

http://www.volkskultur.de/

Sächsicher Landesverband der Bergmanns-, Hütten- und Knappenvereine

Widmet sich der Traditionspflege des sächsischen Bergbaus. Mit Informationen zu Geschichte, Mitgliedsvereinen, Schaubergwerken, Veranstaltungen und Literatur.

http://www.bergbautradition-sachsen.de/

Sagen aus Österreich. Online Sammlung.

Sammlung traditioneller und moderner Sagen, Mythen und Märchen.

http://www.sagen.at

Schwabenkultur

Die Homepage des Schwäbischen Albvereins präsentiert Kulturgruppen aus den Bereichen Musik, Tanz und Theater, das schwäbische Kulturarchiv für Lieder, Tänze und Trachten sowie eine Übersicht zu Seminaren und Veranstaltungsterminen.

http://www.schwaben-kultur.de/

Die Stoana Mea Pass Perchten, Saalfelden, Österreich

Seiten über Perchten im Pinzgau, Land Salzburg. Kurzinformation über weitere WInterbräuche im Salzburger Land.

http://www.stoanameapass.at/

swissworld - Schweizer Brauchtum

Informationen über Fastnacht, Tschäggättä, Ostern in der Schweiz, Sechseläuten, Erntedank, Winzerfeste, Schweizer Nationalfeiertag, Weihnachten, Silvesterkläuse.

http://www.swissworld.org/de/kultur/traditionen/

Trachtengau Schwarzwald e.V.

Der Dachverband für über 50 Schwarzwälder Trachten-, Heimat- und Musikvereine widmet sich der Heimatpflege und der Bewahrung des Brauchtums. Mit Informationen zu Arbeitskreisen, Mitgliedsvereinen und Terminen.

http://www.trachtengau-schwarzwald.de/

Verein zur Erhaltung der Biergartentradition e.V

Vereinseite mit aktuellen Tipps über Biergärten rund um München, Bier, bayerische Tradition und Kultur.

http://www.biergartenverein.de/

Villacher Perchtenlauf

Österreichs größter Perchtenlauf mit über 600 Masken wird an Hand einer Diaschau vorgestellt. Mit Termin und Weg des aktuellen Umzugs.

http://www.villach.at/perchten

Volkskultur des Landes Steiermark

Seite mit Verzeichnissen von Trachtenvereinen, Tanzgruppen, Gesangsvereinen, widmet sich in erster Linie der gegenständlichen und traditionellen Volkskunde (Trachten, Volksmusik, Volkstanz). Einige Fachbeiträge zu Bräuchen des Salzkammergutes (zum Fasching in Ebensee) und der Steiermark. Seite des Referats für Volkskultur des Landes Steiermark.

http://www.volkskultur.steiermark.at/

Zauber-Pflanzen.de

Diese Seite widmet sich der kulturgeschichtlichen Rolle der Pflanzen in Brauchtum, Magie, Sagen und Legenden verschiedener Kulturen. Mit Fotos und botanischen Informationen.

http://www.zauber-pflanzen.de/

Menezes family's inquest protest

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have walked out of the inquest into his death at the Oval Cricket Ground in London in protest.

news.bbc.co.uk

Live text - Uefa Cup

Aston Villa target the last 32 of the Uefa Cup at home to Zilina as Portsmouth attempt to keep their qualification hopes alive at Wolfsburg.

news.bbc.co.uk

Your pictures

Readers' images of snowfalls across the UK

news.bbc.co.uk

DNA database 'breached rights'

Keeping the DNA of two Britons with no convictions was a breach of their human rights, a European court rules.

news.bbc.co.uk

No decision over Shields pardon

The High Court reserves judgement in the case of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who has started a pardon bid.

news.bbc.co.uk

Nasa delays its next Mars mission

The US space agency (Nasa) has delayed the launch of its Mars Science Laboratory rover mission from 2009 to 2011.

news.bbc.co.uk

Carmakers 'affect entire US economy'

The chairman of the Senate committee deciding whether to rescue the Detroit Three carmakers says the health of the entire US economy is at stake.

news.bbc.co.uk

Pakistan dilemma

Relations with India strained in wake of the Mumbai attacks

news.bbc.co.uk

Kenya PM calls for Mugabe removal

Power-sharing in Zimbabwe is dead and Africa must unite to oust President Mugabe, says Kenya's prime minister.

news.bbc.co.uk

Keane resigns as Sunderland boss

Roy Keane stands down as Sunderland manager after 27 months in charge at the Stadium of Light.

news.bbc.co.uk

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

news.bbc.co.uk

Nice smell...

But why else would anyone buy a new car these days?

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Cash glow

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Child protection review announced

The Scottish Government announces a wide-ranging review of guidance on child protection practices.

news.bbc.co.uk

Controversial Lapland theme park closes down

The firm running a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" close it down.

news.bbc.co.uk

Smith accused of raid 'ignorance'

Jacqui Smith is attacked for not knowing a Tory MP was to be arrested, as her predecessor says she should have been told.

news.bbc.co.uk

Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap

Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward.

news.bbc.co.uk

Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951.

news.bbc.co.uk

Jobs go at Troubles murder team

The special police team set up to investigate murders during the troubles is to make 75 staff redundant.

news.bbc.co.uk

'Shootings' at Delhi main airport

Reports are coming in of a shooting incident at Delhi's main international airport.

news.bbc.co.uk

Nigeria 'child witch killer' held

A self-proclaimed "bishop" who claimed to have killed 110 child 'witches' is arrested in Nigeria.

news.bbc.co.uk

Lie detectors for benefit claims

Voice-recognition lie detectors are used by two Welsh councils in a bid to clamp down on people making false benefits claims.

news.bbc.co.uk

DNA dilemma

Will European ruling result in more unsolved crimes?

news.bbc.co.uk

US Congresswoman hangs up on Obama

A US Congresswoman hangs up the phone on President-elect Barack Obama, thinking the call is a hoax.

news.bbc.co.uk

Interest rates

Which lenders are passing on the rate cuts to customers?

news.bbc.co.uk