The World's Wackiest Holidays

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Reading, England: Festival of Falconry
Bird-of-prey handlers from Turkmenistan hold falcons at the first Festival of Falconry. Bird keepers from all over the world attended the event to highlight the popularity and importance of the sport worldwide.

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