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A Day of Learning and Family Fun at Katara Village

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Offering a truly unique journey of discovery, Katara Cultural Village in Doha lets visitors experience the world’s different cultures. Featuring concert halls, theatres, galleries and exhibition halls, the site plays host to a wide range of cultural activities and also gives visitors a chance to appreciate the rich local heritage. Situated in Doha’s West Bay lagoon area, this distinctive attraction also has a variety of concerts and shows as well as an eclectic array of restaurants that let you savour exotic cuisine. In addition to this, Katara Cultural Village has a private beach with a children’s play area and exciting water sports for young and old alike. 
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Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition- A Celebration of Cultural Heritage

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Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition is an event with an extensive national and international participation and regarded as a successful family event portraying cultural heritage of the country as well as give opportunity to enter major business deals strengthening the country’s economic aspect. The event will be held in 2012 celebrating its 10th Anniversary. This cultural event is followed by a series of artistic competitions including poetry, painting and photography as well as hunting, water sports and equestrian sports. This major exhibition which is held annually draws more than 100,000 spectators and participants to Abu Dhabi. If you are looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi with luxury comforts, Eastern Mangroves hotel & spa by Anantara is a popular 5 star hotel with well appointed accommodation Abu Dhabi.

Ko Samui Music Festival

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One of the leading events held in Thailand, the Ko Samui Music Festival is also referred to as Songkran Music Festival.  First held in 2004, the event serves as an ideal platform for both professional and budding musicians to showcase their talents. Ranging from reggae and rock n’ roll to jazz, the festival is an extravagant celebration of a wide variety of styles and genres of music.  Attracting thousands of locals tourists each year, this distinctive event will add more excitement to your visit to this part of Thailand. A reputed Koh Samui resort such as Anantara Lawana Koh Samui never fails to cater to the discerning needs of its guests. With a desirable location and modern amenities, this Chaweng hotel is a popular choice in the region.

Hanoi Festivals – City of Celebrations

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Hanoi festivals present the time for people to engage in several activities of entertainment and pleasure. Some celebrations are held to welcome the New Year or the new harvesting season according to the lunar calendar and some are more like events highlighting the richness of the culture and traditions of the Hanoi community and remembering its past when people faced many hardships. Most of the time these festivals are followed by captivating narratives of the ancient legends and folklore associated with the origin of these festivals.

There are various events held all across the land throughout the year. Some of the most colourful ones are Chem Temple Festival, The Tet Festival, Giong Festival, Whale Festival, Lim Festival, Tra CO Village Festival and Keo Pagoda Festival. Most of these festivals begin in the evening with lights and festoons and continue on for several days.

Chem Temple festival is celebrated every year as a tribute to the hero Ly Than for saving the country at battles during Hung King Dynasty. Each year a vibrant ceremony is organized with processions of boats, elephants, horses and chariots and it concludes in an impressive ritual at the communal house. The Tet Festival which is celebrated at the beginning of the lunar year is one of the major festivals enjoyed by both locals as well as foreigners. It is simply the New Year celebrations in Vitenam. It is a prolonged event and can be described as more of a ‘friends and family’ festival. Giong Festival is a national event celebrated in Hanoi as it represents the patriotism of the Vietnamese, their respect for independence and gratefulness for their heroes.

The Whale Festival is regarded as the most outstanding water festival among the fisherman of the Vietnam. It is an event which goes on for two days and it is held as a commemorative festival to the Whale God.  A significant feature of this popular water festival is beautifying the whale temple and all the village houses and boats of the fishermen.

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Tattooing Experts at the Big Buddha Temple

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Big Buddha Temple is an attraction in itself with its immense majestic Buddha statue. However the venue is also of particular interest for anyone interested in getting a professional standard tattoo. The local tattoo specialists provide a variety of attractive tattoo specialties, including everything from full-body jobs to modest henna tattoos that will wash off after a few days. The artists who perform these tattoos are professionals who are masters of their craft.

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Fascinating Kadhaa Maali Folk Dance

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The intriguing Kadhaa Maali folk dance is native to Kulhudhuffushi Island in the Maldives. A popular dance form, this appealing attraction is not to be seen elsewhere. The performance commences with the beating of drums accompanied by the local Kadhaa instrument. Dancers attire themselves in colourful costumes, representing evil spirits and ghosts. The dance is considered to be a means of warding off these hostile beings.

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Thailand’s Answer To Spanish Bull Fighting- Buffalo Fighting Shows!

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One of the most well known and popular things to do in Koh Samui is to attend a buffalo fighting show.  Though not as spirited as the high energy drama associated with such spectacles as bull fighting that takes place in Spain and many Lain American countries, this still attracts massive crowds nevertheless. Some say that in the world of buffaloes, this is similar to arm wrestling!

In this instance what takes place is that two male buffaloes come to the ring and lock their horns and push each other trying to gain dominance. Once they are bored, they simply walk away unlike the Spanish version of bull fighting where the animals are ultimately killed. Buffalo fighting events usually take place during Songkran, which is Thai New Year or on Ney Year’s Day.

Ban Makham, Nathon Town and Ban Saket are the usual stadiums where these fights are held and the events are announced by way of colorful posters put up in the vicinity informing one when the event is going to take place. Otherwise there are no set dates for the event. It also involves a lot of rituals and invoking of blessings and it is both vibrant and colorful with the animals being garlanded and decorated with flowers and other paraphernalia. Holy water is sprinkled on the ground as well as the contestants prior to the occasion.

There are two rounds of fighting both in the morning and in the evening and in the time in between people enjoy the good food and drink on offer. Once the fights are over and the winning buffalo is named the owner gets a large amount of prize money and the buffalo itself becomes a prized possession. There are bets placed during the event which offers a truly unique and lively atmosphere in which to witness this kind of sport. These events can be attended for those staying at a Koh Samui resort. Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui, is a Chaweng hotel that makes an ideally located base from which to explore the region and its many beaches, attractions and sporting activities.

Enjoying Dragon Dancing in Bangkok!

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Dragon Dancing is a traditional art form that is widely performed during the Chinese New year. Those visiting Bangkok during the New Year can witness such performances in the Chinatown area of the city which comes alive with a variety of cultural performances. Believed to keep evil spirits away, this unique cultural dance involves dragon costumes of varying sizes that have human controllers who bring the ‘dragons’ to life with a variety of lively movements and acrobatics. Those looking for 5 star hotels in Bangkok from which to experience the sights and sounds of the city can stay at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Thailand. Ideally located along the Chao Phraya River banks, it is one of the best Bangkok resort and makes an ideal base from which to explore the capital.

Phuket Fantasea show – be razzled, dazzled and completely blown away!

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The Phuket’s Fantasea is a live performance that features a cast of about hundred including trapeze artists, trained elephants, dancers, actors and other exotic performing animals. The plot of the show is an amalgamation of both traditional folktale and fantasy. The Fantasea also hosts one of Asia’s biggest buffets within a theme park of offering carnival rides, games and scrumptious food stands. A night of lights, colour and over the top costumes the Phuket Fantasea is a spectacular extravaganza not to be missed. Looking for a great Phuket Resort? Then Millennium Patong Phuket is the ideal choice for you. A lavish and hospitable selection among various lodging options in Bangkok, this hotel is considered a finer Patong Beach Resort among the many available to you. Providing impeccable amenities together with superior service it will make your holiday a truly memorable one.

International Fireworks Display Contest, a mesmeric spectacle

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The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is a captivating occasion for local residents and the numerous visitors who take the opportunity to observe this enthralling event. It is now recognized as one of the best of its kind in the world, with teams from around the world competing in the event. Traditionally the firecracker industry was one of the mainstays in Macau, and the fireworks contest is considered to be a representation of the significance of fireworks to the people of Macau. When selecting amongst luxury hotels Macau, an obvious choice is the Galaxy Macau Resort Hotel, one of the superior Macau hotels providing outstanding rooms and impeccable service.