If you are on vacation or business during the last Saturday of August in Tokyo ,you would be one of the luckiest visitors at the time. The Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the most happening festivals in Japan that is celebrated on a very high note. This beautiful event is said to be modelled after Rio de Janeiro’s famed “Carnivale” and has been held every August except in 2011 since the day it began in 1981. The carnival has grown around the historic Sensoji Temple in the old section of the city that celebrates a huge number of traditional and cultural festivals each year. The samba parade that takes place during this time has become the centre of the attraction. Music and laughter will …

Regarded as one of the most progressive wedding shows in all of New Zealand Hitched 2013 is set to take the world of weddings by storm once again this year with its state-of-the-art fair. Due to take place from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on 2nd June this year Hitched 2013 will take centre stage at the Rotorua Convention Centre with the participation of the country’s leading wedding consultants and other service providers. Set to be the largest wedding showcase in the country Hitched 2013 will bring together more than 90 wedding service professionals hailing from the Bay of Plenty and other regions to one venue for the convenience of couples hoping to tie the knot in the near future. One of the chief highlights …

The Indonesian capital forms a lively part of the country’s landscape and for a few nights each year, the Jakarta Fair captures the city’s vibrant culture in one central location. For a true experience of warm island hospitality, check into one of the city’s fine Jakarta serviced apartments. If visitors want an unforgettable experience of short stay accommodation Jakarta offers a few select options, such as the Ascott Jakarta, whose stylish interiors and modern amenities make it an ideal choice for business and leisure visits. Formed to commemorate the anniversary of Jakarta, the Jakarta Fair is the brainchild of Governor Ali Sadikin in 1967, who wanted to combine several of the city’s night markets into one. It is modeled after the Pasar Gambir events held during the country’s …

Thailand is one of few countries in the world that still has a monarchy, and aptly celebrates it with pomp and circumstance. All cities in Thailand roll out a grand array of celebrations to honour their most beloved royal consort to the king, Queen Sirikit. The festivities draw huge crowds each year, and visitors might want to enjoy the occasion from a fine Phuket resort. The Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand offers guests luxury villas for a choice Phuket beach resort experience that will allow them to soak in the celebrations with style. Thailand has a traditional monarchy with active members of the royal family, who are all engaged in various charitable and social projects. Queen Sirikit is a most beloved member to the Thai populace, and is well …

Singapore is a much preferred destination among tourist around the world. The affordability and the wide amount of attractions are a major reason for the increasing number of tourist to the country. The shopping venues and the range of restaurants that provide international delicacies will add more value to your vacation. Visitors would come across an eclectic array of events while spending their vacation in Singapore. If you are a music lover planning to be in the country during the month of May you would be welcomed with a great surprise. Taiwan’s premier outdoor music festival Spring Wave will be held on the 5th of May in Singapore at the Gardens By The Bay and will be known as the 2013 Spring Wave Music Festival. …

Hong Kong annually sees a boatload of bookworms who flock to experience the various styles of books that the Hong Kong book fair has to offer. The event which is grandly held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai is a colossal summer event that the country organizes. It attracts nonfiction lovers and fiction fans in large numbers, which reached an approximate number of one million in the year 2012. The event will be held from the 17th to the 23rd of July, 2013. Tickets would be available at the venue on whichever day that you plan to visit. For all the book lovers who simply go berserk at the sight of books, there is no need to fear buying too …