The dawn of a new year is usually celebrated once in a year, but that is not the case in Cambodia. In this land filled with rich history and a mix of cultures it is celebrated three times! The capital city Phnom Penh is in the middle of all the activity during the celebrations of the International, Chinese and Khmer New Years’ days in Cambodia. The most important of all three for the Cambodians, is the traditional Khmer New Year, which falls around the 14th of April according to the Buddhist calendar. This falls in with the end of the harvest season and the community gives thanks to the gods for the plentiful crops with rich feasts and celebrations. Many city dwellers retreat to their …

Negombo, one of the main coastal cities of the Western Province of Sri Lanka, is a city with its own unique identity. With its rich history and vibrant culture, Negombo has developed into one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent tourist destinations in the modern day. Negombo is best known for its unique lifestyle, beautiful coastal features, colourful society, and laidback atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation. The demography of Negombo is such that the majority of its population are fisher folk, who are known for their unique attitude to life and merry demeanour. Roman Catholicism is the main religion of the area, and the community is known for its close relationship with Catholicism. Therefore, the Christmas season in this part of …

Thanksgiving is a holiday for all communities residing in America and Canada. This state holiday is celebrated on the 4th Thursday every November and is known for its many festivities. In Canada thanksgiving is celebrated on the 2nd Monday of every October. This customary day is dedicated for friends and families to get together in harmony and celebrate a special feast. This meal habitually comprises of cranberry sauce, turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie, stuffing, gravy and also vegetables. It is a day of giving thanks for what you have received during the year and for the family and friends in your life. Beverly Hills is such a city in the United States that celebrates this holiday in a very joyous and grand style. There are many …