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Ronan O'Connell

With its human-made beaches and recreational attractions, Sentosa Island (foreground) is a popular getaway in Singapore.

As they go house to house, mummers perform on drums, banjos, fiddles, and tin whistles.

Edwina Guckian, pictured with her son and husband, has led the revival of mumming in Leitrim.

In Leitrim, Ireland, a group of mummers dressed in straw costumes prepares to perform for neighbors in the run-up to Christmas. Mumming, an ancient Irish tradition, is once again being practiced throughout the country by people of all ages, and has been a source of entertainment and connection during the pandemic.

A hillside path leads to Keshcorran Caves in County Sligo, which, according to Irish legend, were gates to hell and connected to Oweynagat.

The current archaeological site of Rathcroghan displays an artist’s impression of the temple that once stood there. It was the main meeting place of the Connaught kingdom 2,000 years ago.

The unassuming entrance to Oweynagat cave, in Rathcroghan, Ireland, belies its central role in Celtic pagan history. It‘s known as a gateway to the demon-filled underworld and the birthplace of the Samhain festival, the ancient roots of Halloween. Now Ireland is pushing for UNESCO World Heritage status for the archaeological site.

Violin maker Daniele Tonarelli is one of more than 150 luthiers based in Cremona. Although the COVID-19 pandemic hit this Italian city hard, a new music conservatory may help revive the economy and bring tourists back.