fireworks

The citizens of Valencia painstakingly create sculptures year round, then burn them all up in a blaze of city fires

7 ways to celebrate Chinese New Year

You're not just going to sit there and watch, are you? Here's how to do the Snake proud

Welcome to Boomtown. An inside look at the Chinese city that puts the bang in your Fourth of July

Party like it's 1799 on the watery margins of the metropolis

All the action was on (or above) the water as the city launched the East Asian Games in impressive style

It's going to be chaos in the streets as the crowds go gaga over the opening fireworks. Here's our tips for navigating the masses