White tipped amber bubbling as with life, glistens in tall glasses filled to the brim, while friends gather together to celebrate the gift of good times. Laughter will resound as more glasses are emptied here at the Dalian Beer Festival, where fond memories are to be created. The festival will commence with a grand Opening Ceremony at 7.30 pm on the 28th of July at the Huabiao Center Stage of Xinghai Square. The Opening Ceremony will be 30 minutes of great entertainment which will comprise of a stage performance, a fireworks show, a flag rising, festive singing as well as a ceremonial beer cask opening which will set the tone and mood for the good times which will follow. The Dalian Beer Festival is a …

Uluwatu is home to idyllic beaches, a sacred temple (Pura Luhur), and some prime surfing spots. Depending on what time of year you visit, you will also be treated to a fabulous array of local festivals that are wonderful to witness and participate in. Ensure you book one of the fine Bali luxury villas to host your stay in the area, and the Alila Villas Uluwatu features an excellent selection of choice Bali boutique villas. Celebrated all over Bali is the local version of Christmas, Galungan, which occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10. It commemorates and welcomes the gods and ancestors to earth to live at their descendants’ dwelling places. The festivities include dances, the purchase and wearing of new clothes, offerings at the temples in …

Showcasing the best of light and sound technologies to the outside world, PALME 2014 is the Middle East’s grandest stage of modern day technology which is held on annual basis. Should you be on the lookout for a Dubai luxury hotel in time for the next edition, consider staying at Grand Millennium Dubai which is rated among the most sought after of 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer. Scheduled to be held between the 15th -17th of April 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the showpiece event is destined to capture the hearts of the ardent entertainment and gadget guru. Be fascinated by the biggest gathering of professionals in the categories of lighting, audio-visual, music and entertainment whose expertise and products are sure to leave …

If visiting UAE during a business trip be sure to make your reservations at a reputed Abu Dhabi hotel. Grand Millennium Al Wahda is an exemplary hotel Abu Dhabi UAE has to offer. Providing the ideal platform of exposure and opportunity for influencing international and local meetings and events industry, GIBTM guarantees optimized business and networking opportunities. Boasting of a global audience of more than 3000 professionals, GIBTM is a key event to attend in order to achieve your business objectives. Make your mark as a key player in the industry meeting with top level buyers and obtaining competitive intelligence at GIBTM 2014.   Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest …

The Balinese temples host an ‘Odalan’, every 210 days, on the day of the birth of the temple. It is a sanctimonious affair in which Hindus honour the Hindu gods by decorating the shrines. Tourists will enjoy experiencing the rich culture of Indonesia if they were to participate in the temple celebrations. Usually temple celebrations span over three days and the system used to calculate the day of the ceremony is the Full Moon calendar. Since the ceremony is a tribute to Hindu gods all of the shrines are decorated for this event. The Hindu gods’ figurines are adorned with colourful pieces of cloth and gold coins. In front of the shrine, depending on which gods are being worshipped, there will be black, red or …

Highlighting construction technology and bringing together manufacturers and buyers, Project Qatar 2014 is well worth visiting for those looking to learn the latest in industry trends and projects. If you are in search of a Doha hotel which to use as base for your travels then consider Millennium Hotel Doha. This hotel in Doha offers the very best in contemporary comforts helping to make your stay all the more memorable. Scheduled to take place from 12th to 15th May, Project Qatar 2014 is also referred to as the International Construction Technology & Building Materials Exhibition. The event sees the presence of both international and local exhibitors showcasing facilities and services in both outdoor and indoor function space. Here one will get a chance to learn more about the latest …