Monthly Archives - January 2011
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Arguably the most exciting festival in Singapore, ZoukOut brings together a thriving community of trailblazing dance music lovers. Take a look at the stunning series of events that take place at the festival amidst a pulsating ambience of electro music.

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Pasadena is an iconic city with some of the best known educational institutions such as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) calling it their home city. The 6th largest city in Los Angeles, Pasadena has an array of activities and attractions lined up for its visitors. Some of the most popular things to do when visiting Pasadena are to visit the many fun and exciting attractions spread all across the city. This city is a sure treat for both the young and old. Some of the favorite attractions are The Norton Simon Museum, Kid Space Children’s Museum, Ice House Comedy Nightclub, The Gamble House, JPL, Pasadena Playhouse and a visit to the Pacific Asia Museum. A sure delight for the kids …

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Puppet Emperor Palace and Exhibition Hall also known as the Museum of Imperial Palace of Manchu State is situated in the north-eastern corner of Changchun. Formed by the Imperial Japanese Army, the palace was created as the official residence of Puyi who was the last emperor of China. Puyi played an interesting role during China’s most unstable periods of history, since he was the final leader of the Qing Dynasty. Puyi ascended the throne at a very young age of just 8 years. During the same year he ascended the throne he was removed from the post due to the Republican Revolution that took place in 1911. Therefore Puyi never really got the chance to reveal his real emperor skills. The child emperor lived for …

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Singapore – the beating heart of the East-meets-West cosmopolitan crowd, with its breathtaking sophistication, masses of discerning consumers with spendthrift tastes and a reputation for attraction only the best of the best. One needs only to look beyond its outwardly prim and proper façade, with its fanatical urban neatness and love of order, to discover a cultural kaleidoscope of colour, music and artistry that draws in people from all walks of life. The Lion City’s burgeoning reputation as an East Asian hub of the arts and culture is propped up by a series of festivals and events eager to capitalize on its status as an ethnic melting pot. The Mosaic Music Festival is one such key entertainment event that holds a special place among the …

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At the heart of Dudley stands its largest public art venue which sits right in front of a magnificent castle. Situated only minutes from the town centre, Dudley Concert Hall is perfect for just about everything; from shows, concerts, dances, product launches, fashion shows and exhibitions. It is an ideal venue to organize wedding parties, receptions as well as conferences, meetings and seminars. A diverse variety of programmes and events are frequently organized since its inception, providing entertainment for contemporary art lovers as well as those who prefer the classics. There are ample parking spaces and this popular attraction is easily accessible from anywhere in Dudley. The arched doorways not only speaks of its grandeur but also provides air, light and easy access to the …

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Ornamental accessories, golden tapering headdresses, glamorous vibrant costumes and the graceful movement of a group of performers define the attributes of Thai traditional dancing. There are 2 main types of Thai dances, namely Classical Dance and Folk Dance. A sub genre encompasses all regional dances performed for various seasons and festivals originating from the regions North, Northeast, South and Central. Most of the traditional dances are based on epics and folklore. Hence they are called dance dramas and are performed usually by a group of dancers. These dancers fascinatingly mime to the chorus harmonised from backstage. Classical dance forms still retain their original splendour since they are strictly traditional and not innovative. Incorporating 108 basic movements, the dancers need to perform while keeping their upper …

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f you are looking for a popular tourist hot spot in the outskirts of Bangkok, Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo is certainly the place to be. Just one hour drive west of Bangkok, this place is situated on 60 acres of land in Petkasem Road of Samphran district. The elephant and the crocodile wrestling show attract many tourists from around the world, whilst the elephant show is considered to be one of the best in Thailand. Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo was officially opened in 1985 as a family playground and a tourist destination. It was also a center for Orchid reproduction and crocodile breeding. This place houses more than 10,000 crocodiles today. The elephant theme show was first initiated with just four elephants, today …

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California Poppy Festival is an annual festival that takes place at the Lancaster City Park in spring. The festival is hosted by the city of Lancaster which boasts of poppies as their state flower. This festival also started as part of the earth day celebrations where the California poppy blooms during the period of the earth day. Visitors of this festival are guaranteed of various exhibits, performances and other activities enabling them to have a maximum entertaining experience. This festival has enough activities spreading over an area of 55 acres assuring family fun and entertainment. Throughout the festival ground visitors will find professional musicians. Each year the organizers of this festival make sure that novelty is added where a variety of enticing attractions are offered. …

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The Walt Disney Concert Hall is situated at 111 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, California in the Los Angeles Musical Center. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is the 4th hall at the Los Angeles Music Center. This entertainment facility has a capacity to hold 2, 265 people and is the home of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located between Grand Avenue, Hope Street, 1st Street and 2nd Street. The cost of construction of the Walt Disney Concert Hall is estimated to be about $274 million. The construction of the Walt Disney Concert Hall started in December of the year 1999 and was completed in 2003. Yet the initial ground work of the …

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