Writers festivals are a great way to promote literature and writing by bringing together writers and the public through a series of literary events. The Singapore Writers Festival is such an event that has been taking place since 1986 when it was known as Singapore Writers Week. It is now an annual event held under the aegis of the National Arts Council promoting new Singaporean and Asian writers in the country’s three official languages of English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, a rare multi-lingual literary event with a diversity of themes and topics. The event also puts Singaporean book-lovers in touch with new and established international writers for a truly global perspective. The 2013 event is scheduled to take place over 10 days in November and …

Known for its eclectic mix of contemporary dance and entertainment, the Crazy Paris Show performed by an executive team originally from Paris has been in existence in Macau for 27 years, delighting many a tourist over the years. There are many Macau Hotels in which one can seek accommodation out of which a favourite Macau hotel would be Galaxy Macau Resort Hotel which combines convenience with elegance. Catch all time favourite dances such as the French Can Can , Pole Dancing, India Dance and Sway while snapping your fingers and tapping your feet to the beat. Held at the Grand Lisboa, the dance performances are held daily, each day seeing a whole new artistic approach to the dances and performances. One day spent at the Crazy Paris Show will not …

The international singing sensation Taylor Swift will be returning to New Zealand with The Red Tour. Make your reservations in advance at an Auckland city hotel such as Copthorne Hotel Auckland City to enjoy exclusive Auckland hotel specials to enhance your experience while you prepare to attend the concert. Taylor’s fourth studio album titled ‘Red’ was released back in October 2012 and features a number of hit singles. The red Tour’s concert in Auckland is set to take place at the Vector Arena on 20th and 30th of November 2013. Swift will be joined by the renowned alternative rock band Neon Trees for guest performances. The performances of the Red Tour feature elaborate costumes, multi-level stages, changing sets, aerialists, dancers and more. You can expect …

The festival which is organised in Cha-am City, Hua Hin is one of the most sought after attractions where visitors can witness the pomp and pageantry of local and international kite designs. The ‘Chula’ and ‘Pakpao’ are the two variants of kites that are part of the competition. Out of the Hua Hin hotels on offer, Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort with its well furnished suites and tropical gardens will be the perfect place for you to experience the best of beach hotels Hua Hin Thailand. A highlight of the festival is the competition that takes place between the Chula and Pakpao teams. The objective is to drag your opponent’s kites to your territory. Capture the finest of kite flyers from the world commune at …

Found in the Gulf of Thailand and located in the province of Surat Thani, Koh Phangan is fascinating island that attracts many a holidaymaker to its exciting and beautiful shores. The area is famous for a range of parties and festivals and is a constant buzz of activity. Out of the Koh Phangan resorts stay at the Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa famed for its luxury villas and is one of the most sought after Koh Phangan hotels. The annual Phangan Film Festival serves as an ideal opportunity to capture an open-air cinema experience that showcases independent filmmaking from around the world. However nothing quite beats the pomp and pageantry of the Half Moon Festival that takes place twice a month and is …

Every year the entire island of St. Kitts grooves to the rhythm at the booming annual music festival. It draws in massive crowds from the whole of the Caribbean and all round the world. The St. Kitts Music Festival is known to feature some of the most renowned names in the entire music industry. Every year, its countless number of elements, makes it the party you just can never forget or miss. 2013 was certainly no exception. Marking the 17th annual music festival, the St. Kitts Music Festival entertained large crowds this year between the 27th to the 29th of June 2013. The festival was a fiesta which combined the best of music, carnival atmosphere and Caribbean island culture. The festival acts as the perfect …