The Poson Festival natively referred to as Poson Poya in Sri Lanka celebrates the introduction of Buddhism to the country during the third century BC. It is a significant historical event to the country where majority of people practices Buddhism as their religion. The Mihintale rock plays a significant role during the Poson Festival which is held during the month of June, since it is said that it was in Mihintale where King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka was converted to Buddhism by the Arahat Mahinda who came from India. With this legend Mihintale has become the main site for festive activities during Poson and many locals and foreigners visit Mihintale during this season to perform religious rites as well as for leisure. There are many …

Hong Kong annually sees a boatload of bookworms who flock to experience the various styles of books that the Hong Kong book fair has to offer. The event which is grandly held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai is a colossal summer event that the country organizes. It attracts nonfiction lovers and fiction fans in large numbers, which reached an approximate number of one million in the year 2012. The event will be held from the 17th to the 23rd of July, 2013. Tickets would be available at the venue on whichever day that you plan to visit. For all the book lovers who simply go berserk at the sight of books, there is no need to fear buying too …

Setting the stage for bringing to the world arena the latest in technological and communication trends, CommunicAsia is held annually in Singapore and also provides a unique opportunity for those in the ICT field to exchange and share ideas. The event is generally held in June and those visiting during this time and looking for a centrally located 4 star hotel Singapore has to offer can choose M Hotel Singapore. This Singapore city hotel in the Financial District lets you enjoy the very best the city has to offer. Considered the biggest integrated information communication technology event in Asia, CommunicAsia draws participants from around the world who showcase their latest innovations. Past participants have included Samsung, Skype, LG and Research in Motion to name a …

Fashionistas rejoice, for the Audi Fashion Festival 2013 is nearly upon us and promises to bring the best and latest fashion trends and designer names to Singapore yet again! Scheduled to take place from the 15th to the 19th of May, this festival will be held at the Marina Promenade and those in search of a Singapore city hotel from which to attend this prestigious event can stay at M Hotel Singapore. This 4 star hotel Singapore has to offer can be found in the Financial District and is perfect for those looking to mix business with pleasure. The Audi Fashion Festival 2013 will take place on a waterfront location which will add to its allure along with the fact that some of the world’s …

Popularly known as JFFF, Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival is possibly a fashionista’s and a foodie’s dream event! During this festival time base yourself at a Jakarta hotel such as Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta to enjoy a range of exclusive Jakarta hotel deals. The Fashion Extravaganza of JFFF presents spectacular fashion shows, fashion competitions, independent designers, workshops of the latest international trends and more. The fashion competitions see the participation of hundreds of fashion entrepreneurships, models and designers. With the eclectic fashion extravaganza and food festival, JFFF excites your senses with a celebration of the rich and diverse culture of Indonesia. 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 admiring new …

The United Arab Emirates is a hub for endless opportunity; be it in entertainment, career, or showcasing a new skill, you can do it all in this vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the Middle East. Every year this city hosts a very popular book fair; The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. A major business initiative of the KITAB; (an organization who thrives on enlightening the world of reading), this fair lives up to its standards and the visions of its organization in every way. It is a platform for writers, editors and publishers and for the visitor it is an affair with a book kingdom. For all of you who love reading, the Abu Dhabi international book fair is nothing short of paradise. Over 500,000 …