11.   With its relatively small Eastern European population and its eye set on the Pacific Rim, Seattle is an unlikely place for a major festival of Polish films.

12.   After a major religious festival and a solar eclipse that left some people worried about an ancient demon, most Indians returned to work on Wednesday.

13.   Belgian authorities on Thursday suspended preparations for a major festival of Turkish culture after potential backers held back money because of concerns over minority rights in Turkey.

14.   Crimes such as mugging and extortion are common ahead of major festivals, and police say out-of-town visitors and university students are often associated with such crimes.

15.   Divali is a major festival, dedicated to the worship of Laksmi, goddess of prosperity and goodness.

16.   Greetings mailed in October during the major Hindu festival of Diwali are still lying in sacks.

17.   Many devout Hindus believe the eclipse to be an inauspicious one because it coincides with the major festival of Diwali.

18.   On Monday, Indians had the day off to celebrate Diwali, a major festival of lights holiday.

19.   Organizers cancel major Arabic festival, fearing it may be the target of anti-Islamic attacks.

20.   Qingming is a major festival for people of Chinese origin to observe their filial piety towards dead parents and ancestors.