The Manchester Pride is an annual festival that celebrates gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual life. The festival has been held for many years, although it only started to gather steam in 2003. Since then, the event has raised over one million pounds for a variety of charitable causes. It is a fun, energetic event and all those who happen to be in the region should try to attend it. In 2013, the festival will last eight days. As usual, the annual event will feature the Big Weekend and a colourful parade (on the twenty fourth of August). One need not purchase tickets to watch the parade as it is open to everyone. This year’s parade theme is ‘Acceptable in the 80s?’, and will focus on …

The British Science Festival is an annual event that occurs in a different city and is regarded as one of Europe’s biggest science and technology as well as engineering exhibitions. The previous festivals have been held in cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, York, Guildford and Aberdeen while this year’s festival will be taking place in Newcastle from the 7th to the 12th of September. Held since 1831, the event has brought together many scientists. With over 250 events, the British Science Festival has something for everyone, be it families, adults, school groups or even professionals looking to learn about the latest research and engage in debates. Just because it is a scientific festival doesn’t mean that there is no entertainment or fun. The SciScreen all-night …

China Industrial Control Automation & Instruments Fair 2013 is one of the most interesting technological shows that one should not miss if you are in China during this time. Travellers residing at well-situated serviced apartments Tianjin would get the perfect opportunity to take part in this great event which will be held between 21 – 24 August 2013. Somerset International Building Tianjin is one of the perfect Tianjin accommodation options available, especially for the international business travellers to the city. Business personalities visiting this great fair would get the opportunity to witness all the latest products for automobile, aerospace and shipbuilding industry. This year’s exhibition and fair will take place at the Binhai International Convention & Exhibition Centre and the organizer of the fair are expecting the participation of …

Suzhou, the city famed as the “silk capital” attracts thousands of people in September for an astonishing festival. That is none other than the vibrant Suzhou International Silk Festival. It is an annual fest celebrated from the 25th of September to 20th of October. During this time period Suzhou celebrates hosting temple fairs, cultural and art festivals, silk garment exhibitions, fashion performances accompanied by a distinguished symphony orchestra and many more lively activities that are linked with the art of silk. For centuries the area has been appreciated for its high quality silk, so no visit to the town is complete without stopping at a silk shop. It still remains as the hub of the national silk industry. This extravagant festival would definitely give you …

Due to take centre stage on the 18th of September this year, the 2013 edition of the Miss World beauty pageant is set to take place in the sunny landscapes of Indonesia’s holiday capital Bali. As the world’s most watched and coveted beauty pageant, the Miss World contest is a global brand with its very own fan following as the pageant and the weeks leading up to it are made into a television series by producers of the glamorous event. While the Sentul International Convention Centre in the Nusa Dua Complex is the official venue of the final crowning ceremony the stunning contestants hailing from over 150 nations across the world will take part in a series of mini-pageants in the weeks leading up to …

The Hong Kong International Tea Fair will attract the attention of anyone in the business of buying or selling tea. This much-loved beverage is popular around the world and there is a naturally a ready market for tea in many countries around the world. Hong Kong may be described as the focus of the tea-trading sphere. It is relatively close to the major tea-producing regions on the globe, and it possesses the modern infrastructure vital for a modern trade conference. Additionally, Hong Kong is a foremost consumer of tea, although it does not actually produce the hearty herb. The fair is the centrepiece of the city’s tea-trading activities, uniting major players in the industry from across the globe, creating a valuable forum for both buyers …