Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2013
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
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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Insane, but real World Festivals in August 2013
As another month rolls around, the weird and wacky festivals and events continue around the world – this is our pick of the best in August; International Regatta of Bathtubs…
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It’s a Boy! Congratulations to Kate and William!
Weeks of anticipation are finally over as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby son is born weighing in at 8.6 pounds – congratulations to Kate and William! News of…
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Guide to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro 2013
More than two million pilgrims will descend on Rio de Janeiro in Brazil between 23 – 28 July 2013 to join Pope Francis in prayer. Each two or three years,…
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Experience the Palio di Siena Horse Race Festival in Italy
The lively and traditional Palio di Siena, aka Il Palio, horse race and pageant is held twice annually on 2 July and 16 August each year in Siena in Italy’s…
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Guide to Saint George’s Day 2013
April 23rd marks St Georges Day both in England where he is the patron saint and also around the world. But who was St George and why is the day…
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Guide to Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2013
Exploring Thailand during the Songkran Festival is an interesting experience; the locals are never quite sure whether to pelt you with water and chalk or not! My advice is to…
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How Easter is Celebrated Around the World
Easter is a Christian festival that marks the resurrection of Jesus and follows Lent, where devotees have typically given something up. The Christian observance of Easter traditionally begins at the…
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Guide to the South by Southwest Festival
The largest music festival on earth, the SXSW Festival 2013 will kick off on Friday 8 March and will run until 17 March. Fans of music and movies should check…
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