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.

• Explore the Book
  Chapters - Author Statement - Reviews
  
• Attend Author Events and Exhibits
  Author Events - Exhibit
  
• Join the Celebration
  Change the World
• Participate
  Women's Festivals Around the World
  
• Peek Behind the Scene
  Behind the Scenes - Author Photos
• Press
  Press Coverage - CNN Interview - Contact