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 …

Found in the Gulf of Thailand and located in the province of Surat Thani, Koh Phangan is fascinating island that attracts many a holidaymaker to its exciting and beautiful shores. The area is famous for a range of parties and festivals and is a constant buzz of activity. Out of the Koh Phangan resorts stay at the Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa famed for its luxury villas and is one of the most sought after Koh Phangan hotels. The annual Phangan Film Festival serves as an ideal opportunity to capture an open-air cinema experience that showcases independent filmmaking from around the world. However nothing quite beats the pomp and pageantry of the Half Moon Festival that takes place twice a month and is …

Yas Island located near the city of Abu Dhabi brings an amazing extravaganza in this holy month of Ramadan. That is the one and only SummerFest Abu Dhabi, spanning throughout the month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. This amazing show began on the 27th of June 2013 and it is happening until the 17th of August. The SummerFest Abu Dhabi is actually a family friendly wonderland featuring lively concerts, dramas, international stars, celebrity appearances, premieres, summer play grounds, fun fair rides and various other games. This magnificent extravaganza is held in four action packed halls at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and du forum on Yas Island. With the gargantuan three-story obstacle course, rock climbing sites, zip lines, a gigantic maze and extreme …

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 …