Every year, Jakarta puts on its party hat to celebrate the best elements of local culture represented from all over the country. Visitors during this exciting event should consider investing in the best holiday accommodation Jakarta has to offer, from which one can truly enjoy the festivities. The Country Woods Jakarta is an excellent choice as it features the premium long stay accommodation Jakarta boasts of to all visitors, and the property’s stylish interiors and stellar modern amenities make this the perfect home-away-from-home for all visitors. The Jakarta Fair 2013 promises to be just as faithful to its predecessors as it always is. The fair was first started in 1967 by the city’s governor at the time, who wanted to combine the capital’s night markets into one market, as …

Popularly known as DSW, the Dubai Sports World is an annual event that attracted over 100,000 participants last year. Every year from 21st June to 21st August, Dubai goes sports crazy and the event is not only for sports fanatics but an event for the entire family; it is fun unleashed! Taking place in a completely air conditioned indoor arena you do not have to worry about sweating it out in the sweltering heat. Located at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre it is only a short drive from the airport. There is also a metro stop that makes it very easy to reach the venue. Be it football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, cricket or any other sport that takes your fancy, you can …

Regarded as one of the most progressive wedding shows in all of New Zealand Hitched 2013 is set to take the world of weddings by storm once again this year with its state-of-the-art fair. Due to take place from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on 2nd June this year Hitched 2013 will take centre stage at the Rotorua Convention Centre with the participation of the country’s leading wedding consultants and other service providers. Set to be the largest wedding showcase in the country Hitched 2013 will bring together more than 90 wedding service professionals hailing from the Bay of Plenty and other regions to one venue for the convenience of couples hoping to tie the knot in the near future. One of the chief highlights …

Champakulam Moolam boat race is the oldest and the most well known snake boat race in the city of Kerala in India. The annual event takes place on the Pamba River that flows through the village of Champakulam which is the starting point of the race. There is an interesting historical occurrence linked with the race that took place in 1545 A.D which reflects the bond shared between the Hindus and the Christians. At the beginning, a great water carnival was organized and for almost five hundred years this tradition has continued uninterrupted with the boat race, imbibing the strong religious harmony in Kerala in which the village Champakulam is located. Both tourists and locals throng the village of Champakulam to enjoy the colourfully adorned …

Falling on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, the Chinese Valentine’s Day is steeped in folklore and legends. As per legend, this is the only day that the Weaving Maid, the 7th daughter of the Emperor of the Heaven (Star Vega) meets the orphaned cowherd that she fell in love with(constellation Aquila). The festival takes place with much celebration and the best way to fully experience the festival is by seeking appropriate Beijing accommodation. Ascott Beijing is a highly preferred luxury apartment in Beijing by many who have wandered this way with the aim of witnessing the fascinating array of festivals that it celebrates on a frequent basis. Also known as the Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, the Chinese Valentine’s Day …

Getting bigger and better every year the Waiheke Winter Arts Festival will be held this year too in grand festivities in June. This year’s show will showcase new artists and new segments expanding the show’s horizons even further. Although Waiheke is a small community on a beautiful island it gives great focus to arts and crafts and has several studios featuring veterans and amateurs. The Queen’s birthday has been chosen as the best time this year to commence the arts festival. A wine and cheese event will be held at the end of the festival along with an auction of boxes painted by the artists themselves. Established in 1995 the Waiheke art gallery is dedicated to supporting the visual arts within the island. Managed by …