A fascinating festival welcoming the New Year, the Water Splashing Festival is a much looked forward to event amongst the Chinese.  Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is a preferred hotel in Yunnan among those who flock to the city in time to witness the festivities as this hotel Yunnan has to offer is placed ideally in the middle of all the happenings so as to not miss anything. The water-splashing Festival is considered to be the most important festival of all by the Dai ethnic community. Held during the sixth month of the Dai calendar, the festival falls mid-April and is also known as the Festuival for Bathing the Buddha. In the Dai language, the festival is also known as “Shanghan”, “Jingbimai” or “Hounan” and lasts for three days …

The kings of the Chakri Dynasty have ruled Thailand since the year 1782 and to this day locals commune to pay tribute to these leaders who contributed in moulding the country’s vision for a better tomorrow. Chakri Day which falls on the 6th of April is an annual event and one that must not be missed. Choose a Bangkok hotel to stay during your time in Thailand. Anantara Bangkok Sathorn which is one of the more popular luxury hotels Bangkok has to offer will be a good place to come home to after viewing the proceedings of this historic day. The day witnesses the people of Thailand hold a series of ceremonies to honour the contribution of the kings who once presided. A ceremony is led by King Bhumibol …

The Qingming festival also called ‘Tomb Sweeping Day’ is an important event which usually falls on the 5th of April every year. Regarded as a traditional Chinese festival which involves families paying tribute to their loved ones long departed, Qingming also brings families out into the open to enjoy the lush vegetation of springtime. Select a Sanya resort such as Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa which will offer you suitable accommodation during your stay in the city. This Sanya hotel is sure to be an ideal place to come home to after you experience the charm of this Chinese festival. Watch as family members are brought to closer as they pray, burn joss paper and celebrate the lives of their dearly beloved. Dating back to the times of the …

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta comes alive each year as a wide range of cultural festivals and events are celebrated in the city, each offering something new to experience. Those in search of a centrally located Jakarta hotel from which to explore the city and visit venues where these events will be held can consider staying at Alila Jakarta. This Jakarta city hotel not only makes an ideal base for leisure travellers, but corporate clientele too. The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is one not to be missed festival in the capital and those visiting during late January or February can look forward to everything from lion dances to dragon boat races. The Chinatown area (Glodok) in particular is well worth visiting. Those arriving in March can …

As greater emphasis is placed on national defense and security, and the technology advances to create devices that make life in the 21st century amazingly secure and comfortable by providing convenience and ease at the finger tips of man, more and more interest is vested on the new machines that are being called to life. In this setting, the Sofex Jordan takes place in the month of May 2014, in the city of Jordan, while countless people swarm in to witness the glory of this century expressed in mean machines. Sofex Jordan will exhibit the latest additions to the portfolios of peacekeeping equipment, homeland security, ammunitions and numerous security related products and services. Manufacturers and suppliers of Armored Vehicles, Military Transport Vehicles, Counter Infiltration Equipment, …

2014 looks like a very busy year for the city of Dubai with many exciting events such as the Design Days Dubai, Middle East Film and Comic Con and the Airport Show taking the centre stage during this period. All of these events are organized in order to make plans, enhance productivity, maximize utilization of resources, reduce living cost and to increase the quality of life of the citizens of Dubai and Middle East as a whole. The Airport Show 2014 is a major airport and aviation based exhibition which sets the stage for businessmen and business related parties to engage in B2B sales pertaining to airport related products and services. The 2014 Airport Show will take place from the 11-13 May 2014 at the …