The United Arab Emirates is a hub for endless opportunity; be it in entertainment, career, or showcasing a new skill, you can do it all in this vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the Middle East. Every year this city hosts a very popular book fair; The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. A major business initiative of the KITAB; (an organization who thrives on enlightening the world of reading), this fair lives up to its standards and the visions of its organization in every way. It is a platform for writers, editors and publishers and for the visitor it is an affair with a book kingdom. For all of you who love reading, the Abu Dhabi international book fair is nothing short of paradise. Over 500,000 …

Le Royal Monceau Paris is one of the most elegant 5 Star Hotel Paris. The modern facilities combined with the touch of the Parisian culture makes this hotel stand out from the other Luxury Hotel Paris. Paris is a hub for many interesting things. The wide number of museums scattered around the city provides an educational value as well as entertainment. Most of these museums cost a fortune, but there is a special day in Paris where visitors get the opportunity to enter these amazing museums for free. Known as the Printemps des Musees (Museum Day), this is held on a Sunday in spring. This event was initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Communication French in 1999. Take advantage of this amazing offer and …

Somerset Xu Hui Shanghai is one amazing place if you are in search of Shanghai Executive Apartments. This Shanghai Serviced Residence is modern and provides all the necessary amenities for a very comfortable vacation. Enjoy a lively Chinese experience in this relaxing and cozy environment. There are many events that you will be able to witness while in this bustling city. The Shanghai International Flower Festival is one such interesting and colorful event. This is normally held every two years at the Changfeng Park. Lose yourself amidst the beautiful and colorful flowers that would be spread in a large area. The sweet fragrance of the flowers could be smelt ahead and would transport you to the world of flowers. You will be able to see …

Vesak is celebrated by Buddhist all around the world. The festival falls on the full moon day of May each year. This is celebrated to commemorate some of the important events in the life of Lord Buddha, the teacher of Buddhism. These events namely are the birth of Prince Siddhartha, the enlightenment of Lord Buddha and the passing away of Lord Buddha which occurred over 2500 years. Countries like Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia celebrates this festival in a very high calibre. People in Sri Lanka get ready for this event months ahead. On the day of Vesak temples are full of people who are observing sill. Most of the roads are covered with Buddhist flags which sway in the wind creating a …

Travellers to Thailand should always make it a point to explore its rich religious heritage. Being based at Bangkok serviced apartments ensures maximum convenience in doing so and Sathorn apartments at Ascott Sathorn Bangkok make for an ideal option. A holiday celebrating Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing, Visakha Bucha, more commonly known as Vesak is celebrated in most of the Asian countries including Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and India. The date of Visakha Bucha varies from year to year. Usually it falls on either May or April and sometimes even June. Celebrated on a full moon day, it is the most important day for Buddhists.

The Vesak Festival is an important occasion for Sri Lankan Buddhists, who join other Buddhists around the world in celebrating this event which falls on the day of the full moon in the month of May. For the Buddhist faithful this religious event has become a cultural occasion as well, with many interesting customs and traditions being associated with it. Vesak Day has a threefold significance for Buddhists. According to Buddhist scriptures the birth of the Buddha occurred on such a full moon night in May, when Queen Mahamaya gave birth to the future Buddha. The second momentous event which took place on this day is the Enlightenment of the Buddha who thereby became omniscient and the Supreme Being, all-knowing and free of all defilements. …