Posted in Cultural festivals, Thai festivals on 02. Feb, 2011
The Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Thailand Get drowned in the intoxicating scents and exotic sights of flowers this February at the Chiang Mai Flower Festival in Thailand. Chiang Mai is a town in the North of Thailand and is popularly known as the Rose of the North because of the wide variety of exotic flowers [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in May on 03. Jun, 2010
The New Orleans Wine and Food Festival began almost two decades ago. During this festival, world famous chefs, wine makers and celebrities associated with the food industry gather together to provide you with the absolutely delightful gastronomical experience of your life. A large number of eating places participate in this festival; it is also an [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in May on 29. May, 2010
The “Bay to Breakers” is almost a century old race run in San Francisco. It is run over a course of 12 km, beginning from the San Francisco bay area and ending at the breakers of the Pacific Ocean beach. The city of San Francisco was destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1906. In a [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals on 29. May, 2010
The International Dragon Boat Racing is a major water sport in Penang Malaysia. Till 1979, it was a local sport with various local and government teams participating in it. But in 1979, it gained international status when teams from outside Malaysia were invited to join in the competition. Now rowers from 62 countries participate in [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals on 28. May, 2010
Mexico City is a seat of culture and civilization. The city’s Historic Centre or the Centro Historico was the focal point of the Aztec Empire. The Centro Historico, also known as the “Zocalo”, is spread over an area of 10 square kilometers and has more than 400 cultural sites and monuments. During the 1900s, this [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in February on 28. May, 2010
The Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival is celebrated in Chester UK to promote the regional and local cuisine. The event lasts for three days and takes place on the Easter weekend at the Chester Racecourse. The top chefs prepare dishes and share their recipes. For the kids, the Academy of Culinary Arts holds free [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in April on 28. May, 2010
The Trelawny Yam Festival is held in April every year to promote the rich culture and encourage tourism to boost the economy of the Jamaican island of Trelawny also known as the “yam producing basket of Jamaica.” This week long, the festival draws around 10,000 visitors annually where many events are planned for their entertainment. [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in May on 26. May, 2010
The Chilim Jusht Festival is celebrated by the Kalash people residing in the valleys of Birir, Rumbur and Bumburate. The six day festival is the Kalash way of welcoming the spring season. The beautiful valley of Chitral is at its best during the month of May. The arrival of spring and the weather conditions make [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in May on 26. May, 2010
One hundred and seventy km from Rome lays the ancient city of Cocullo. In medieval times, it is said that the residents of Cocullo were protected against toothaches and snake-bites by San Domenico. To pay homage to this reverend saint, every year on the first Thursday of May, the people of Cocullo celebrate Festa Dei [...]
Posted in Cultural festivals, Festivals in April on 12. May, 2010
A legend goes that once in the beautiful and serene Spanish countryside of Mont Blanc a dreadful dragon had unleashed a reign of terror. To pacify the beast, the villagers decided to offer a daily sacrifice. Every day a name was drawn and the person was sent to the dragon’s cave. It so happened that [...]
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