Bali might not be the first venue that comes to mind when you think of Halloween as the township is one associated mostly with fine beaches, exquisite multinational cuisine, romance and hospitable treatment no matter where you come from. However, Bali has its own version of Halloween which is known as ‘Nyepi’, which is celebrated by the Hindus in Bali before their New Year. For Nyepi the Hindu communities get on to the streets and make different chanting like sounds, apparently with the intention of warding off evil spirits prior to ushering in the New Year. They then lock themselves indoors the following day for fear of beckoning the spirits back. Halloween is seen to be celebrated in true traditional form only by the expatriate …

September 19th, the 15th day of the 9th lunar month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, has been set aside this year to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival throughout China and amongst Chinese communities all over the world. From the 19th to the 21st of September, people of Chinese origin everywhere will take advantage of the pleasant autumn weather to get together with family and friends to share a meal, in which moon cakes figure prominently, under the light of a moon that is at its fullest. Thousands of people who may have migrated from Hainan Island return home to be with family and friends for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Many decorate their homes in coloured lights and red lanterns on tall bamboo poles. Street markets spring …

The mid-autumn festival held in Singapore was brought by their Chinese ancestors and is still celebrated with much mirth and ardour. A yearly even in August or September, the festival has many legends attached to it. Also called the Mooncake or Lantern festival, the traditional date for the festival is the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Originally a harvest festival over the centuries, it has become a celebration of fertility and harvest. Moon worship is an integral aspect of this event and it is believed that the sun and moon are a couple while all the stars are their children. According to such beliefs, the moon becomes round when she is pregnant and after giving birth she changes to a crescent. Another legend …

An indispensable creature gracing the harsh desert lands with style, the camel beauty pageant in Abu Dhabi is inevitably one of the most looked forward to events in the country. This popular event sees a massive influx of tourists every year to this part of the world and therefore, it is always wide to reserve a Hotel in Abu Dhabi for your accommodation needs well before hand. Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi offers you a variety of accommodation options while being a hotel Abu Dhabi is greatly proud of. Peer into the very soul of the desert, the soul of the Bedouin for whom the camel is worth much more than money or gold by catching a glimpse of this uniquie beauty pageant that one can only witness at the …

Lasting just over two months, this Dubai summer event single handedly pulls crowds to its enclaves and leaves its patrons begging for more. Though at first glance it seems like a great place for the kids to spend their summer holidays, the adults get hooked on soon enough. It’s not just the colours, the flamboyance or the cheery nature at the venue, it is also the food, and the excitement and the joy of seeing the children have the time of their life. ‘Modhesh’ is the official mascot of the summer surprise initiative; he is a well behaved role model for all children while being their best friend as well. The yellow squiggly creature with a broad and bright smile plastered to his face has …

“Singapore” is a dazzling country that tops most of the top holiday destinations around the world lists. This is a place where anyone would find something to enjoy themselves while on vacation. The massive shopping malls with an elegant setting are a common attraction to all who visit. The numbers of things that one could purchase from these malls are endless and overwhelming. Browse through many options and find the most suitable thing to suit your requirement for a very reasonable price. The amusement parks are another highlight; these are created with world class standards and quality ensuring the safety and entertainment of both young and old. The Singaporean culture can be considered as a very vibrant one, the mix of many nationalities living in …