The charming French-Indo town of Pondicherry comes alive each year during the festive season of Deepavali, the “Festival of Lights” that celebrates the Mother Goddess in Hindu mythology. Soak in the excitement and colour of the city when you check into Pondicherry accommodation that is centrally located, such as the stylish Hotel Atithi that presents all visitors with an elegant Pondicherry hotel from which to commence exploration of this iconic Indian city. Deepawali, or Diwali, especially, is a time of great celebration and joy, with the festivities starting a week before the actual Diwali, and goes on for a week after. All ages are decked out in their Sunday best of ornate silks and scintillating jewellery. It is a public holiday in the country, with …

The soothing sound of the waves rushing to shore, the soft sand underfoot and the lively beat of drums; all this and more await those who choose traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka. Such functions require precise planning by a local team and those in search of event planners in Sri Lanka can consider Nkar MICE. Providing some of the best event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this experienced name in the event planning industry offers a wide range of services and will help ensure a truly successful function. Those planning to incorporate local traditions and customs into their wedding ceremony have much to look forward to. Traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka typically include incorporating what is known as the “poruwa” ceremony, where …

A dynamic metropolis that is constantly evolving while being rooted with its rich history, Singapore hosts a wide range of events and festivals throughout the year that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. No matter what time of year you visit, make sure to find centrally located accommodation and those in search of such luxury hotels Singapore has to offer can consider The St. Regis Singapore. Featuring plush Singapore luxury suites, this well placed property can be found in the embassy quarter and is an ideal place from which to set off to the city’s event venues. One of the most eagerly anticipated events this year is the 2013 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix which gives you the chance to witness F1’s only …

On the Chulalongkorn Day, Thais get together to commemorate the death anniversary of one of their greatest kings known as Rama v or better still as king Chulalongkorn. This great king who passed away in 1910 was one of the most remembered kings who recreated history through several noteworthy diplomatic moves that helped the country and its people lead lives of freedom especially releasing them from foreign invasion and slavery. This day is celebrated on the 23rd October and is considered a National holiday and if the holiday falls on a weekend, it is substituted with the following weekday so that a three day weekend ensures for the Thai people. Most people take this opportunity to visit their home towns or spend a coastal vacation …

Get ready to welcome Rihanna as she comes to Abu Dhabi with her Diamond Tour on the 19th of October 2013. Rihanna will grace the du arena on Yas Islands. This amazing music concert organised by the Flash Entertainment in collaboration with Live National Global Touring announced that this is the one and only performance in Abu Dhabi of Rihanna during her World Tour. The tickets are available at all Chain’s Stores in the Abu Dhabi Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall. You could also purchase tickets online. Rihanna’s song Diamond from her album “Unapologetic” dominated global charts making it the fastest rising single of her career. Selling over 41 million albums and 150 million digital tracks worldwide she currently holds the record …

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 …