A four day event scheduled to take place from the 20th to the 23rd of October 2014, Asian Glassware Trends Show will be held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The products that will be showcased at the event include Glass Arts and Crafts, Decorative and Functional Glassware, Glass Vases and Containers, Glass Tableware and Wine Glasses, Glass Ornaments and Accessories and much more. It is truly a must visit event for glassware enthusiasts all over the world. Those heading to Wan Chai to visit this trends show can base themselves at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in …

Set to take place from the 20th to 23rd of October 2014 in Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Asian Festive, Christmas and Seasonal Show will feature 8 dedicated product shows. The event allows buyers to easily locate the exhibits they are seeking, letting them connect with the exhibitors that will serve their requirements. A place where buyers can source their target products under one roof, it is one of the eight thematic shows that come under MEGA SHOW Part 1 Series. With a vibrant setting, the event is expected to lure in hordes of visitors who can browse its wide range of seasonal decorations, firework items, party articles and much more. Those planning to head to the region to visit this event …

The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bangkok is sensational year around with a palette of festivals happening very frequently. Even though the city is taken over by modernism, it is still an emblem of Thai culture for both residents and visitors. In order to enjoy these fabulous festivities, Atrium Bangkok, set in a convenient location, is one of the most fascinating Bangkok city hotels. To begin with, Chinese New Year, celebrated in Yaowaraj, takes place in January or February. This exhilarating celebration brings life to the official Chinatown with dragon dancers, fanfare, chromatic fireworks and exploding fire crackers. You can wear red clothes and join in with the festivities to feel the spirit of this festival. Songkran festival, celebrated in April, the warmest month of the year, …

Bali has over the years acquired a strong reputation as a premier holiday destination. Visitors desiring a Bali luxury spa resort will find a commendable choice in the COMO Shambhala Estate Bali. This fine accommodation offers luxurious rooms and attentive hospitality. The people of Bali belong to different ethnic groups and religions, and there is a strong Muslim community in this Indonesian island. In Bali as in Islamic communities around the world the Muslim faithful observe a number of special practices at this esteemed time of the year. Idul Adha falls during the time of the conclusion of the yearly Haj pilgrimage to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia which is a fundamental element of Islam. At this time extensive prayer sessions are conducted in mosques as …

A beautiful festival that dates back to at least 100 consecutive years and considered to be a ritual of the Mahayana Buddhism is held in the month of August. If you are planning a holiday at a Bangkok resort, you could consider a stay at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa that lies in close proximity to the venue of this festival. When travelling to Bangkok on either business or pleasure during august, you could visit the Suphanburi province and witness this spectacular festival which is bound to be a stress reliever. Many poor people attend this parade for free meals and the other provisions. There are different parts included in this spectacular parade, a few being the Chinese exhibitions, donations offered to the Chinese monks that makes …

Kecak dance is said to have its origins in trance rituals of Bali. This was combined with music and dance that is an integral part of Balinese life and a dance drama performed by a group of men, based on the epic Ramayana was born. Originally a men only dance, it is performed by about 50 to 150 men with bare upper bodies wearing checked sarongs, sitting in concentric circles swaying in a trance like rhythmic manner who throw up their arms, stand and lie prone in unison, chanting ‘chak a chak a chak’ to the accompaniment of the gamelan suara as they depict various scenes from the Ramayana. The voice of the narrator rise high above the chanting explaining the unfolding drama. Many dance …