A traditional holiday of great importance, the Chinese New Year also known as the Spring Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar which typically falls on February. Ascott Beijing is a luxury apartment in Beijing which is known to provide comfortable Beijing accommodation right at the heart of the city from which you can observe the numerous customs and traditions of this time honoured traditional festival celebrated not only in China, but also in a wide array of countries like Malaysia, Macau, Taiwan and Singapore. Chinese are known to sweep their houses thoroughly to sweep away any ill fortune on this day and to make room for good luck to come in. it is a period of great joy and festivity where …

The greater Middle East Region and North African region, commonly referred to as the MENA region has experienced an unprecedented surge in the savoury and sweets industry with demands for snacks of this type and chocolate amounting to high amounts. Based on this turn in the industry, the Sweets and Snacks Middle East Exhibition organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre and Koelnmesse GmbH, held in conjunction with the Sea food Exhibition (SEAFEX) and Specialty Food Festival has seen a phenomenal interest directed towards it. Each year the exhibition has had to increase its exhibition space and number of stalls due to the rising demand both by exhibitors and visitors. Featuring every imaginable aspect that goes towards the making of Sweets and Snacks, including raw …

Diabetic is a disease that has claimed the quality of life of so many people around the globe. It is a condition where the regulation of blood sugar is impaired resulting in a malfunctioning of so many related organs. One common side effect of Diabetics is the loss of limbs. Every year hundreds of people have their limbs amputated due to Diabetics going rampant and since this disease has become more common than ever there is no salvaging such a condition; the only solution is awareness. Awareness can help prevent diabetics altogether and in the event you get the disease it helps control the condition preventing it from conquering one’s lifestyle altogether. Four years ago Dubai set up the International Diabetic Foot Conference whose sole …

Whoever says that Christmas isn’t complete without the steady fall of snow and the cold temperatures clearly has never experienced the magic of the breath-taking Christmas celebrations in Singapore. Although the weather is warm and tropical during the months of December, in Singapore the magic of the season greets you wherever you may visit in Singapore. Full of things to do and places to see, Christmas in Singapore is a truly magical and marvellous time of year. Singapore is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year, but during the month of December, the festivities and Christmas spirit make it truly spectacular. To see streets beautifully lit up in dancing and twinkling fairy lights, the best place to visit is Orchard Road. This …

The island of Langkawi is fast gaining popularity as a charming tourist destination, and its quaint offering of local festivals and traditions is an excellent way to mingle with the locals and learn more about Malaysia’s customs and society. When you’re in Langkawi, check into a luxury Langkawi beach resort that will enable full enjoyment of this unique location. The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is one of the finest options for a 5 star hotel in Langkawi with its gracious accommodation and friendly hospitality. When you’re here, make the most o f the local culture by participating in the various events happening throughout the year, especially during the month of December. The Langkawi Harvest Festival is one such even, where you can take part …

Located along Sri Lanka’s South Coast, Hambantota is being developed into a major city in the country. Apart from being home to an international airport and shipping port, the city is also where one will find the grand Hambantota International Convention Centre. Those planning to host large scale conferences at this state of the art venue can enlist the services of Nkar MICE, one of the leading event planners in Sri Lanka. Providing full service event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this well known company offers logistical management as well. The main hall of the Hambantota International Convention Centre has a 1,500 person seating capacity making it an ideal choice for conferences. There are also 3 halls that each have a seating capacity for 250 people along …