Home to a melting pot of cultures, ethnicities, races and religions, the city state of Singapore is a wonderful place to visit especially during the festive season. However, given its communal diversity, this state is home to a fairly divergent collection of festivals and religious celebrations and thus, it is likely that whenever you visit the country, there will always be a festival being celebrated by the locals! Singapore cultural events kick off with the Chinese New Year, which is also known as the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year by the locals and is one event that is celebrated by all Singaporeans regardless of their ethnicity or religion. During this celebration, new clothes are worn to welcome the New Year, houses are cleaned, …

Spotlighting the specialized genre of Arab cinema is the 7th Gulf Film Festival, from the 9th-15th April 2014. It will unwind in all its creative glory at the Dubai Festival City, which is in close proximity to some of the finest 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer both holiday makers and festival participants. Of all the Dubai luxury hotels on offer, the Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai promises welcome hospitality and a central location for easy access to the film festival. This unique cinematic event is a platform on which local filmmakers can network and showcase their artistic endeavours, as well as an apt connection point for international filmmakers to rub shoulders with the best of Arab film talent. Both those with years of experience in the industry, as …

The People’s Republic of China continues to make headlines for more reasons than its economic growth could ever muster up. Its world travel hotspots which offer the traveller a diverse range of experiences, sights & sounds and gourmet delights are unrivalled in relation to any other place in the world. Beijing, the capital of China is one of the four great ancient capitals in the country with a diverse history stretching back to many centuries. With over a population of 17 million citizens, Beijing is the largest city in China. There is much to see in this colourful ancient city that is bound to mesmerise its guests creating lasting memories. From rolling valleys to mountain ranges, monuments, historic landmarks and colourful festivals this city is …

Mark down the 30th of March 2014 in your diary well in advance so that you do not miss out on the exciting Malaysian Grand Prix which showcases the best of Asian motorsport every year. In terms of accommodation why not choose the luxury of a service apartment in Kuala Lumpur? Known for its luxury apartments Kuala Lumpurhas to offer, Somerset Ampang Kuala Lumpur will be a good place to retreat to long after the race has ended and the last drops of champagne have been consumed. Scheduled to be held over the period of 28th – 30th March 2014, Malaysia is sure to come alive with racing fans from all corners of globe arriving in their numbers to support their favourite teams and drivers who vie …

A festival void of unnecessary gaieties and blast, the Vesak Day is celebrated by the Buddhist scattered the world over, with great reverence and veneration. Vesak marks the most important day of the Buddhist calendar, in which the birth, enlightenment and the death of the Buddha is commemorated with great joy and meditation. In Singapore, the Vesak day is celebrated usually on the 15th day of the 4th month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Many good deeds are performed on this sacred day by the Buddhists as they believe that such deeds will multiply in worth many times over when performed on this day. Hence caged birds and animals meant for slaughter are released, vegetarian meals are savored and blood donations are organized and participated …

Doha is a cosmopolitan city popular around the world not only for the business benefits that one could achieve but also for its vibrant tourism. The variety of activities that one would find in this city is capable of keeping the visitor entertained for a long period of time. The massive shopping malls that reach high up to the sky are the best that any shopaholic could get. You can go on a desert safari with your loved ones and enjoy a truly Arabian touch to your vacation. Also amusement parks, museums, waterfronts and much more can be found in this amazing Arabian city. Apart from all this Qatari oriented fun filled and education activities there are many more things that a visitor could enjoy …