The Poson Festival natively referred to as Poson Poya in Sri Lanka celebrates the introduction of Buddhism to the country during the third century BC. It is a significant historical event to the country where majority of people practices Buddhism as their religion. The Mihintale rock plays a significant role during the Poson Festival which is held during the month of June, since it is said that it was in Mihintale where King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka was converted to Buddhism by the Arahat Mahinda who came from India. With this legend Mihintale has become the main site for festive activities during Poson and many locals and foreigners visit Mihintale during this season to perform religious rites as well as for leisure. There are many …

Setting the stage for bringing to the world arena the latest in technological and communication trends, CommunicAsia is held annually in Singapore and also provides a unique opportunity for those in the ICT field to exchange and share ideas. The event is generally held in June and those visiting during this time and looking for a centrally located 4 star hotel Singapore has to offer can choose M Hotel Singapore. This Singapore city hotel in the Financial District lets you enjoy the very best the city has to offer. Considered the biggest integrated information communication technology event in Asia, CommunicAsia draws participants from around the world who showcase their latest innovations. Past participants have included Samsung, Skype, LG and Research in Motion to name a …

Fashionistas rejoice, for the Audi Fashion Festival 2013 is nearly upon us and promises to bring the best and latest fashion trends and designer names to Singapore yet again! Scheduled to take place from the 15th to the 19th of May, this festival will be held at the Marina Promenade and those in search of a Singapore city hotel from which to attend this prestigious event can stay at M Hotel Singapore. This 4 star hotel Singapore has to offer can be found in the Financial District and is perfect for those looking to mix business with pleasure. The Audi Fashion Festival 2013 will take place on a waterfront location which will add to its allure along with the fact that some of the world’s …

The event is scheduled to be held between May and July at the South Bank Centre and gathers many celebrated authors, poets and critics and speakers who are well versed in this wonderful art of creative expression and fans can look forward to an excellent combination of events from book readings to speeches to exhibitions that spans throughout a week. The series of five lectures by the celebrated author Claire Tomalin is going to provide much interest to the lovers of old classics as the lectures are going to be based on the works of Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen. Fans of the bestselling authors Barbara Kingsolver, Lioner Shriver, James Salter would need to do much to contain their excitement as their idols are going …

Marking the traditional beginning of the rice growing season, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony also known as Lehtun Mingala or the Mingala Ledaw is a grand affair indeed. Accommodation Bangkok would not be much of a hassle during this season as Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok conveniently located amidst all the acitivity harbours some of the most sought after Sukhumvit apartments located within the city. The festival is celebrated in both Cambia and Thailand and traditionally takes place at the beginning of the Buddhist lent in the Burmese month of Waso which usually falls on the 11th of May. On the day of t6he ceremony, two sacred oxen are tied to a wooden plough after which they are made to plough on a ceremonial ground. After the ploughing, rice seeds are …

Say sawatdi pi mai! at the Songkran Festival at Thailand this year! The Songkran Festival, also known as the Thai traditional New Year is celebrated between the 13 to 16 April every year. Beach Hotels Hua Hin Thailand are quite abuzz during these days, actively participating in all the festivities. Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort is one of the Hua Hin hotels that are known to delve into the very depth of the festival and celebrate the Songkran in style. The most remarkable feature of this festival is perhaps the good natured water throwing that takes place in the streets during this period so be prepared to be drenched to the bone if planning to take part in the New Year. Buddha statues are paraded through the cities on …