London, the English capital, is home to some of the world’s most instantly recognisable landmarks. From the Prime Minister’s residence at Downing Street to Big Ben and the Buckingham Palace, there is no dearth of attractions to explore. Although the city may have a reputation for being somewhat straitlaced, London is fun and full of energy. The city has a calendar packed full of events and visitors will always find something interesting to do. The International Wimbledon Music Festival is an annual event that was held for the fourth time in 2012. The festival celebrates classical music and has performances by a variety of famous artists. It was started in 2009 with just twelve events on the schedule. That number increased to eighteen the following …

Singapore is a country full of vibrant celebrations throughout the year. When you are planning your vacation, remember to do your Singapore hotel reservation prior to your arrival to enjoy a hassle free holiday. Conveniently located in the main city, Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore is a first-class Singapore city centre hotel available for the visitors to the city. If you are in Singapore this February, do not miss the colourful Chingay Parade 2013 which was started in 1973 and today has become a multi-cultural festival with the participation of Malays and Hindus. Traditional Chinese performances such as stilt walking, acrobatic acts and dragon dances are among the much loved events during the Chingay parade. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen …

According to an age old story in the Philippines, sometime during the 13th century a group of 10 tribal chiefs known as belonging to the clan ‘Datus’ were fleeing from Borneo to escape the clutches of a tyrant by the name of Sultan Makatunaw. After days of sailing the waters they arrived at Philippines which was inhabited by the Ati people; the tribes of Panay Island. Datu Puti who was the travellers’ chief minister traded bales of exquisite cloth, brass basins and golden salakot with the natives in order to buy land. To further create goodwill, the Ati chief’s wife was gifted with a beautiful golden necklace which was extremely long. The Ati-Atihan festival intricately tied with this incident. Some believe that the grateful ‘Datus’ …

Sentosa Flower Festival is a much awaited annual event organized to celebrate the colours of Spring. If you are looking for conveniently located accommodation to catch all the action in Singapore, find a Orchard Road hotel Singapore as it gives you easy access to all the main attractions and exciting events. Orchard Hotel Singapore, which is a renowned hotel Singapore has in store for you, promises world class services during your stay in this vibrant city. This colourful event has an exciting programme lined up for all its visitors. Thematic Gardens, Giant Floral Walls, sculpture displays, Hawker streets and Festive markets are some of the breathtaking events which are organized in this floral extravaganza.

Parisians come out on to the streets in thousands to participate in this cheerful festival. The walk of masks and the processions are the two types of events that happen at the carnival. People disguised in huge numbers parade the streets and so many curious people come to see them at the given time and location. The modern day carnival is run by the MACAQ – the movement for the cultural and artistic Liveliness of the Quarter . The festival accompanies more than 1500 participants and over 40000 spectators in 2009 , growing from 10000 in 2007 . With interesting themes such as the 2010 theme of Improbable couples the festival is looked forward to by many. The 2013 carnival theme has been, announced as …

The traditional New Year is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm by the majority of the residents of Sri Lanka. Interestingly the timing and nature of the New Year celebrations bear affinity with the corresponding traditions amongst several South and South-east Asian peoples. The Sri Lankan New Year falls on the 13th and 14th of April and is marked as a public holiday in the country. This auspicious occasion is considered to herald the ending of spring and the harvest season. The distinctive traditions and rituals are said to be derived from the rich history and cultural traditions of the nation. These beliefs were influenced by the advent of Buddhism, the main religion of the country, to create the colourful and vibrant customs and rites …