Referred to as the Winter Solstice Festival, the Donghzi Festival is one the most spectacular events celebrated amidst pomp and pageantry by the Chinese. This year’s festival is scheduled to take place on the 21st of December 2013 and choosing the luxury of a Hong Kong hotel would be a good way of planning your holiday during this time. Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong which is a Wan Chai hotel Hong Kong has to offer would be a good option to consider. The festival which is believed to have originated from the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony is a classic example of local culture and tradition. Observers in southern China would be able to witness families engaged in the making and eating of tangyuan or which are …

One of the best times to visit the city of Hanoi in Vietnam is during the Tet Nguyen Dan, which is shortened to the easily remembered “Tet”, which is Vietnam’s lunar New Year festival is conflated to become the birthday of the whole nation. Remember to secure some central Hanoi accommodation in the form of luxury Hanoi serviced apartments such as those that are featured at the Somerset West Lake Hanoi. The city quietens down during Tet, as most of the city folk go home to the country for the holiday. Many Vietnamese go all out in preparation of this significant day, when houses are cleaned from top to bottom to clear out all the old and stagnant energy of the previous year, debts are …

At the end of January 2013 the annual Kala Pola celebrated the 20th anniversary of an event that has exposed the Sri Lanka public to art in its many forms. This open air art fair presented by the George Keyt Foundation held on Nelum Pokuna Mw, is the most prominent platform for artists and sculptors from around the country to present their work to a large and receptive audience. The first Kala Pola was held in 1993 with George Keyt, the prominent Sri Lanka artist in attendance after whom the event is named. This drew a modest 30 artists. The 2013 two day event drew 345 artists and sculptors with works in a range of mediums and 30,000 visitors. The Kala Pola gives aspiring artist …

Bali is one of the most beautiful and exotic places in the world to visit and with its rich culture, picturesque settings and comfortable tropical climate it is a holiday destination like nothing else that visitors will find. All year round it is a fantastic place to be, but for those who are deciding when to head over to the country, New Year’s Eve is an exciting option. Where better to greet the New Year than on an adventure to one of the most amazing destinations in the world. The island truly comes alive for the celebration, adding more spice to the event. Those in Seminyak Bali for the December 31st celebrations will find plenty of ways to spend their night in the area as …

The Maldives provides you with quite a good blend of the modern and the traditional Islamic customs and most of the festivals are marked by important religious days. Ramadan being the most important celebrations of any Islamic nation, it is celebrated widely in Maldives as well. Marking the end of thirty days of fasting, this reputed day falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated annually, heavily marked by a lot feasting, spreading the goodwill and joy of the season. Visiting the Maldives during this time of the year could prove to be a bit of a challenge as the business hours are cut down by half but nevertheless you definitely would get a chance to experience Muslim traditions and customs …

The National Day of any nation is a day of pride and joy. It is a day when a nation’s strength is celebrated by the unity of its people, and serves as an important reminder of a shared national identity. For nations that have known the yoke of colonial rule, it is a day where first independence is remembered. The United Arab Emirates, just like most other nations, has a national day. Back in the day, it was the British Protectorate Treaties that ruled this nation. On the 2nd of December 1971, the UAE for the first time was formally nationalized from these treaties and from this point on, the nation began functioning under its own jurisdiction, and eventually unified the different Emirates in to …