Sri Lanka’s National Day, also called Independence Day is a very important occasion for all Sri Lankans. On this day all Sri Lankan citizens unite to affirm their national pride and joy in the autonomy and unity of their country. This significant event falls on February 4th, the day on which independence was granted to the nation from the colonial power Britain in the year 1948. An important national holiday, this event is an occasion for countrywide celebrations with flag-raising ceremonies, parades, performances and dances. Sri Lanka in its rich and eventful history has experienced numerous national conflicts, and these struggles are all recalled and commemorated on this day; however, the independence struggle against the last colonizers, the British Empire is particularly remembered. The highlight …

Singapore is more than a business hub or a holiday getaway. This rapidly growing commercial city has something to keep everyone happy. When you are planning your next holiday, do not forget to reserve your 4 star hotel Singapore prior to your arrival. M Hotel Singapore which is known as a top Singapore city hotel is a highly recommended choice available to all the visitors vacationing in the city. NATAS Travel 2013 is another event organized annually which gives the opportunity to all the tour operators and travel agents to promote the world’s best travel destinations to the holiday makers planning their vacations overseas. Be it a romantic getaway, family holiday or a spine-chilling adventure, NATAS Travel 2013 will let you discover all the available options under one roof …

To enjoy a slice of Chinese culture, there cannot be any other event better than Huayi, Chinese Festival of Arts. During your stay in Singapore, a Singapore city centre hotel would let you make the most of your stay as it gives you easy access to all the main attractions in the city. Remember to do your Singapore hotel reservation prior to your arrival at Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore which is known be one of the top accommodation options available in the city. Your convenient accommodation will let you enjoy the city’s major cultural festivals such as Huayi, which showcases and celebrates the rich Chinese cultural beauty. This show is the platform for all the local artists to display their outstanding works of art to the local and international …

Thailand is renowned for shopping, tourism and entertainment and these coveted titles have been won mainly due to the numerous shopping complexes, theme parks and amusement centres that are located around the country. Phuket, is a sparkling string of thirty three islands that dazzle the horizons of the Thai mainland. It has butterfly gardens, orchid gardens, aquariums, charter boat services, mini golf courses, wildlife sanctuaries, rain forests and amusement parks, making it a vacationer’s paradise. Young or old, energetic or laid back, everyone has something to do to while away their time at Phuket Islands and one venue that brings all these people together is the ‘Phuket FantaSea’. Tourists usually can’t decide whether to start at the tempting restaurants, the alluring shopping centres or the …

Modern day Singapore is a melting pot of diverse communities, ethnicities and cultures thanks to its strategic geographical location as a port where many Asians settled down in the country subsequent to arriving there for trade and commerce. Therefore, the diversity it affords as a nation and the peaceful relations and mutual respect that exist between these communities are truly unparalleled. It is this cultural diversity is celebrated in the Chingay Parade. The Chingay Parade is a celebration that takes place as the nation welcomes the Chinese New Year and was introduced by the then administration lead by Lee Kwan Yew in order to continue the spirit and merriment of their people even after the lighting of fire crackers were banned as a safety precaution. …

The Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival as it is also known is a very important occasion for all people of Chinese origin around the world. Hong Kong is no exception in this regard, with its people involving themselves enthusiastically in the celebrations. Since the lunar calendar differs from the Western Gregorian calendar, the date of the festival varies each year on the Western calendar. For 2013 the date of the occasion falls on February 10th, but celebrations often extend for as long as 15 days. Many fascinating customs and traditions are observed at this special time of the calendar. People of Chinese origin reunite with their extended families, ushering in the New Year with good fellowship and solidarity. It is considered auspicious to …