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Life and Times of Confucius: Chinese Philosopher and Teacher

  • October 1, 2013
  • Jules
Each year on the 27th day of the eighth moon, Confucius’ Birthday is celebrated – this year the date falls on 1 October 2013.  The highly-acclaimed philosopher left a legacy…
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Get Involved With World Tourism Day 2013

  • September 27, 2013
  • Jules
Each year on 27 September World Tourism Day is held to raise awareness of both the benefits and impact of global tourism, with a different theme each year. The dedicated…
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Festivals, Events and Holidays in France 2014

  • September 25, 2013
  • Jules
France is steeped in tradition which can be seen across its myriad of cultural festivals, events and national holidays. New Year’s Day – 1 January 2014France, like most other countries…
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Get Involved with World Rhino Day 2013

  • September 22, 2013
  • Jules
Now in its fourth year, World Rhino Day on 22 September 2013 celebrates the five remaining species of rhino; black, white, Sumatran, Javan and greater one-horned. The dedicated day is…
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Get Involved With International Red Panda Day 2013

  • September 21, 2013
  • Jules
Saturday 21 September 2013 marks the annual International Red Panda Day where communities across the world are encouraged to learn about these curious creatures and work together to protect their…
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China Celebrates the Monkey God Festival 2013

  • September 20, 2013
  • Jules
Each year the mischievous mythical Monkey God is celebrated with the dates falling on 20 September 2013 and 9 September 2014. The character of the ‘Monkey God’ first came to…
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Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2013

  • September 19, 2013
  • Jules
This year the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 19 September 2013 and Chinese, Vietnamese and Taiwanese communities across the world join together to celebrate the end of the autumn harvest period.…
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Vietnam Celebrates Independence Day 2013

  • September 2, 2013
  • Jules
Each year on 2 September Vietnam marks its independence from France with its National Day of celebration and reflection. On 2 September 1945 President Ho Chi Minh read the declaration…
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Top 7 September Travel Hotspots

  • August 30, 2013
  • Jules
These travel destinations are HOT in both senses – there’s plenty going on in September and the weather is fine – it’s time to sneak in some late summer travel…
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Ultimate Labor Day Destinations Revealed

  • August 29, 2013
  • Jules
Labor Day weekend is almost upon us and the ultimate travel destinations have just been revealed by Priceline, based on eleven years of study and research. Interestingly Labor Day city…
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