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kite flying festivals

Kite flying is a passionate affair in most of Asia. From February to April the monsoon winds blow in to south Asia and spring officially begins. The first snow melt in Afghanistan was traditionally the herald for ferocious kite flyi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2007 | Comments : 0

St. Lucia's Day called 'The Festival of Lights'

St. Lucia's Day, otherwise called The Festival of Lights, is celebrated on December 13, a week after St. Nikolaus' Day. It is celebrated in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Italy, Bosnia, Iceland, and Croatia. Before the reform of the Greg [...]

Posted On : Apr, 04 2007 | Comments : 0

Elvis Festival

The world record for a simultaneous rendition by Elvis impersonators of the King's hit Love Me Tender was smashed at this year's Elvis Festival in Parkes.

Posted On : Apr, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Assam is a land of fairs and festivals

Assam is a land of fairs and festivals. Most of the festivals celebrated in Assam have their roots in the diverse faith and belief of her inhabitants, but a spirit ofaccommodation and togetherness characterizes the celebration of all festi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

The Festivals of Thailand

The Festivals of Thailand range from small local events, unique to a particular region or town, to full scale National celebrations, which can be seen throughout every region of the country. Most Thai Festivals are particularly unique, ma [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

the teeji festival

The Teeji festival is an annual event native to Lo Manthang in Nepal. The name is an abbreviation of the word "Tempa Chirim" which translates as Prayer for World Peace. This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddha's incar [...]

Posted On : Mar, 28 2007 | Comments : 0

Mushroom Festival

A family festival in the quaint historic town of Kennett Square, PA, featuring mushroom farm tours, parade and antique car show, soup and wine fest, cooking demos, oldies dance party, children's entertainment, craft and food vendors, mushro [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Oyster & Beer Festival 'San Francisco'

To the Great Meadows at Fort Mason The 8th Annual San Francisco Oyster & Beer Festival returns this year, San Francisco on Saturday May 19th, 2007. This event is the largest Celtic festival on the West Coast drawing over 15,000 people t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Marrakesh festival

You can see Morocco, when you stand up on the edge of Spain, the continental Africa. Marrakesh is a vivid town where street performers gather all over the country. One week in middle September is the festival days. The festival goes on unti [...]

Posted On : Mar, 26 2007 | Comments : 0

Camel Festival 'Rajasthan India'

The Camel Festival begins with a colourful procession of bedecked camels against the beautiful rugged backdrop of the Junagarh Fort. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Art & Culture, Rajasthan in Bikaner India every year, Camel Fes [...]

Posted On : Mar, 26 2007 | Comments : 0

Snow Festival Sappro Japan

This is the biggest snow festival in Japan. The are 170 snow statures along the main street. The tallest snow statures is as tall as 15m. At night, lighting creates very romantic atmosphere.

Posted On : Mar, 24 2007 | Comments : 0

Mascara Festival Bacolodo Philippines

People in Bacolodo city in Philippines hold a festival like "Smile when you eat sugar canes!" Citizen people wear masks and disguise as carnivals. They dance the street with disco musics. Negros Island is known as the production o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 24 2007 | Comments : 0

China 'Water Splash Festival' April

The annual Water-Splashing Festival is most important holiday of the Dai people. Held during the sixth month of the Dai calendar, usually falling in the middle of April, it is also known as the Festival for Bathing the Buddha. The New Year [...]

Posted On : Mar, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

the sinulog festival

The Sinulog festival is one of the most colourful events to take place in the Philippines. It is celebrated on the third Sunday in January and is an annual event. The word Sinulog is derived from the Cebuano word ‘sulog’ meaning [...]

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