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Paris is an exquisite tourist destination. It is dotted with some of the most beautiful attractions. The Eiffel tower hovers over them all as a symbol of majesty and that is not all; there are so many other places that echo a strong sense of Art, history and Passion. In addition to the many wonders of this remarkable city, Paris hosts a number of festivals year round. It is a place that has no season and never goes dry; throughout the year its paradise. If you are looking for a city to spend your April holidays choose Paris and feel the cities magic in its wonders and events. The first thing about a Paris holiday is finding out what Paris has in store for the …

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Cultural Shows in Thailand

By auburn on 25th March 2013
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A traveller to Thailand can explore its many aspects and among these its distinctive culture takes prominence. When selecting a Bangkok hotel or more specifically a Sukhumvit hotel to be based at, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok is an excellent choice. To catch an insight in to the rich local heritage witness some of the cultural shows in the country. On the top of this list is a world-class cultural performance known as Siam Niramit featuring numerous performers in vibrant costumes. The cultural shows at places such as Aksra Theatre, Sampran Riverside and national Theatre are also quite popular. Google+

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An interactive self-learning centre, The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall has been built encompassing state of the art technology. The Hall exhibits information on the history, culture and art of the Rattanakosin area from its early inception in 1782. Equipped with 9 exhibition halls and 4D Multimedia technology, each of the rooms in the centre is dedicated to represent a part of the grandeur of the capital of Thailand the Rattanakosin. Via the 4D multimedia facilities the centre successfully portrays the origins of the area. The Grand Palace and the famous Emerald Buddha statues are displayed on 4D down to the very last detail perfectly. A 360 degree multimedia demonstration depicts ancient forms of entertainment that existed in the area. Guests love the feeling of actually participating …

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Although New Year was traditionally celebrated at the beginning of the year in 1888, April now marks the beginning of the year in Thailand since 1940s. Initially adopted from an Indian Festival this festival has been celebrated for centuries. The most colourful celebrations are held in Chiang Mai, where celebrations go on for about 6 days. It’s a great time for Tourists to bask in the sun along with the locals celebrating the festivities and associating local culture. Most Buddhists visit monasteries and give food to the monks, cleanse Buddha images and with fragrant water, praying for good luck and prosperity during the dawning new year. Colourfully decorated sand sculptures are also a common site in monasteries. Much to the disappointment of traditional Thailanders, the …

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July is the best time for dates in this captivating country of Abu Dhabi. The date palm being symbolically as well as historically important in the history of the country, the Liwa date festival is an event much anticipated by locals as well as various tourists visiting the location. The festival revolves around the date competition where Emirati date growers from all over the place compete against each other for the prestigious title of the best date grower. The date palm is a powerful symbol in the Emirati culture and has played an integral part in the country’s thriving economy. The vision of the festival is to present the date palm as a source of prosperity for the country in the future as well as …

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The mere mention of Hong Kong, one of China’s special administrative districts, brings to mind images of a grand city, its skyline dotted with skyscrapers whose lights illuminate the night sky. Hong Kong’s importance as business centre in Asia stemming from the rapid economic development it witnessed in the past fifty years has also ensured its status as a major global financial centre. Hence, life in this city is fast paced and quick and often, those travelling to the city do not have the opportunity to experience the city. Hence, especially for those visiting the city on business, the Hong Kong Flower Show would prove to be a welcome change of pace. Conducted from the 15th to the 24th of March this year, the Flower …

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