Cake, giant masks and apples in a bath! | Strange News | Newsround

This captivating video dives into unique traditions from around the world. First, we journey to Costa Rica, where a century-old festival fills the streets with giants and intricate masks, celebrating local culture and creativity. Then, we visit an international cake competition showcasing jaw-dropping designs, including a life-size English queen and a damaged replica of Taylor Swift. The attention to detail is so striking that the cakes seem almost alive! Finally, we soak in an unusual Japanese tradition: apple baths. Fresh apples are added to the water, promoting local fruit and offering bathers a relaxing, aromatic experience. From festive parades to edible masterpieces and fruity spa treatments, this video is a reminder of the extraordinary ways people celebrate creativity worldwide.

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True – "This traditional festival is over 100 years old."

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False – "A replica of pop star Taylor Swift didn't quite make it as it was damaged in transit."

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True – "The plan is to promote locally grown fruit and the bathers say the scent helps them to relax."

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True – "People basically have loads of fun making and creating these costumes."

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False – "Including this life-size English queen, a Roman seagull, and a clown."

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