In Paola Gianturco's book, Celebrating Women, Thais honor the women who saved their city. Swazi
virgins dance for the Queen Mother. In Spain,
people who have had near death experiences ride in open coffins to thank
Santa Marta for their lives. Polish
girls float wreathes of wildflowers on the river. Moroccan
Berber divorcees invite shepherds to marry them. Couples race over
obstacles in Finland's World Wife
Carrying Championships. Beautiful women in the United
States vie for scholarships. Ten
other festivals will intrigue and inspire you.