Phuket is known for its heavenly beaches and is a much loved tourist destination. However, few people realise that Phuket is actually a highly spiritual place. Although not very big in size, the Thai island is home to a fair number of temples and there is always some type of function going on. Travellers who are interested in learning more about foreign customs and cultures can do so by participating in the local celebrations. There are several interesting options depending on the time of the year. Those visiting between August and September may get a chance to take part in the Por Tor Festival. The Por Tor Festival, more popularly known as the ‘Hungry Ghost Festival’, is a Chinese festival that falls on the seventh …

Ramdan Majlis 2013 is an ideal time to visit Dubai regardless of the religion and many other preferences. This holy month is the time to share the peace and joy with your family and loved ones. Some of the unique ways to spend your Ramadan is at the Dubai World Trade Centre and this is the time to share the spirit of hospitality and experience the authentic Arabic culture. Travellers looking for a conveniently located Dubai hotel can head down to Copthorne Hotel Dubai for a comfortable stay and easily access the city’s many top attractions. This Deira hotel Dubai is one of the highly recommended accommodation options available for the travellers visiting the city. Travellers looking forward to try out authentic Arabic and oriental …

The mid-autumn festival held in Singapore was brought by their Chinese ancestors and is still celebrated with much mirth and ardour. A yearly even in August or September, the festival has many legends attached to it. Also called the Mooncake or Lantern festival, the traditional date for the festival is the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Originally a harvest festival over the centuries, it has become a celebration of fertility and harvest. Moon worship is an integral aspect of this event and it is believed that the sun and moon are a couple while all the stars are their children. According to such beliefs, the moon becomes round when she is pregnant and after giving birth she changes to a crescent. Another legend …

A major highlight of Omani culture is the Sultan’s Camel race which is fast becoming a popular attraction for all those who happen to pay a visit to the country. Held at the Royal Camel Corps racetrack in Al Falaji, this year’s event witnessed large crowds of fans present to cheer their favourite camel along. Choose a Muscat hotel to stay at before when planning a trip to the races. The Millennium Resort Mussanah with its unsurpassed level of service will prove to be the best choice of accommodation an Oman Muscat hotel can offer. Presided over by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, the race captured 176 of the finest Omani camels who raced against each other during 6 rounds of pure action and excitement. The …

China is a country that has so much cultural and ethnicity in everything that surrounds it. At almost any time of the year you can see some sort of cultural celebration that is happening there. China, the most populated country in the world, sets aside a fine set of tourist attractions each and every year. Some of their very unique festivals are the DuanWu Festival, which is a series of dragon boat races and where a traditional dish, Zongi is served; also the End of the Earth Moon Happy Festival which is an event that has folk singing, folk dancing and a host of other competitions. A truly unique event that China hosts is the Longevity Culture Festival in the region of Sanya. The event …

The Oman Office Show is an international event that takes place to showcase high-end products, technology and services that are required to create an excellent working environment. This remarkable show features the latest products, cutting edge trends and concepts in office designing by professionals of the industry. The Oman Office Show 2013, organised by the “Global Exhibitions and Conferences” will be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre Muscat from the 16th to 18th of September. Located in the vicinity of the Muscat International Airport, the Oman International Centre is quiet easy to find. This amazing exhibition is a perfect platform to meet local and international designers, to check out new arrivals in products and of course to purchase deals to export or import. This …