Festivals and Events
Festival spotlight – the Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan
Pushkar comes alive for the annual camel fair, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people from the state of Rajasthan and beyond. Held during November around the time of the Kartik Purnima full moon, Pushkar Camel Fair is a cultural … Continue reading
Delhi gears up for the Formula 1 Grand Prix
The drama and excitement of the Formula 1 Grand Prix finally makes its way to the Indian subcontinent for the very first time in October this year. Delhi’s Buddh International Circuit plays host to the noise and speed of the … Continue reading
Festival Spotlight: The Shanghai International Music & Fireworks Festival
Once a year the skies above Century Park in Pudong erupt with colour and sound as the Shanghai International Music & Fireworks Festival takes place. Organised around China’s National Day and as part of the Shanghai Tourism Festival, the ‘symphony … Continue reading
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Wisdom of the ages: The Confucius festival in Qufu, China
Every year the legacy of Confucius is celebrated throughout China on the day of the great philosopher’s birth. But of all of the celebrations, the most famous one takes place in the town of Qufu, Shandong, where Confucius was born. … Continue reading
Festival spotlight: Durga Pooja and Ganga Mahotsav
Durga Pooja The biggest festival in all of Bengal, Durga Pooja celebrates the Hindu goddess Durga. You may recognise the goddess Durga as the smiling, eight-armed goddess, but you may not know that Durga is considered the fierce demon-fighting version … Continue reading
Three festival highlights to come in 2011
After researching some of the world’s most popular cultural festivals, words like ‘different’ aren’t really adequate when comparing them to the festivals we’re used to in the west. I don’t think I’ve quite nailed how to describe how refreshingly they … Continue reading
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The Abu Simbel Sun Festival – ancient wonders in a modern world
Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple is a fascinating structure. Built as a gigantic tribute to King Ramses II, the temple of Abu Simbel was carved into the mountainside in the 13th century BC in a demonstration of the Pharaoh’s power and … Continue reading
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Celebrating Diwali, the festival of light in 2011
Diwali is probably one of the most well-known of all the Indian festivals, and it’s celebrated in Indian communities across the world. But what’s it all about? Diwali (translated as ‘row of lighted lamps) commemorates different deities and associated events … Continue reading
Festival Spotlight: 3 top festivals in Russia
Here’s our pick of Russian festivals coming up in the next few months. Have you been to any of these festivals? Leave your tips below. City Day (Den’ Goroda), Red Square Every year in the first week of September, Muscovites … Continue reading
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Festival Spotlight: The Lake of Stars Festival – Malawi, Africa
With obvious parallels to the summertime tradition of European music festivals, the Lake of Stars Festival in Malawi nonetheless retains a strong African identity. With a strong and diverse musical line-up, the Lake of Stars festival brings international attention to … Continue reading
