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 …

Rich in culture and history, the enchanting kingdom of Bhutan also features a wide range of annual festivals which offer unique insights into the country’s heritage and its people. Travellers can make use of Bhutan tour packages that take you to regions where one can witness these cultural celebrations in all their splendour. Another option would be to stay at a centrally located Bhutan hotel such as Uma Bhutan which is ideally placed in the Paro Valley, making for an excellent base for your travels. When it comes to festivals in Bhutan, there is much to choose from. Tshechu is a festival celebrated in order to honour the birthday of Guru Rimpoche though the exact date of the event can vary from place to place. Thimphu Tshechus and Paro …

Each year, the central valley of Bumthang witnesses a unique event of sorts. Hundreds of Bhutan’s nomadic highlanders bring together herders of the north eastern and north western Himalayan frontiers in celebration of their unique culture and traditions, giving visitors the ideal opportunity to peek into their authentic way of life. Survival in the wilderness is hard. These nomads live under some of the harshest conditions closer to the snow capped mountains and it is interesting to see how they get by. The nomads of Bhutan depend on yaks for their livelihoods and therefore feature largely in their celebrations, traditions and customs. Although these communities are gradually entering the cash economy, they are still seen to be largely dependent on bartering practices. The ways of …