Category: Festivals and Holidays

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Top Five Pop Culture Favourites in Celebration of Hong Kong

In celebration of Hong Kong, Pop Culture personal favourites set or made in Hong Kong.

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Large Crowds Expected in New York Following Legalization of Gay Marriage

Larger than average crowds can be expected at Gay Rights Marches in 2011 following the legalization of gay marriage by the New York State Legislature.

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Top 10 Mothers Day Quotes

In celebration of Mother's Day 2020, we bring you the Top 10 Mothers Quotes from around the world. A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens …

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Diamond Jubilee: Queen Elizabeth II to Celebrate 60 Years on the Throne in 2012

Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

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Wheel2Wheel Roars into Thailand Just in Time for Songkran

Investment banker turned adventure seeker cum philanthropist Morgan Parker roared into Central Thailand from Cambodia just in time for Songkran, otherwise known as the Thai New Year or the Water Splashing Festival. And Morgan made quite a splash – in the most literal sense of the word! – as he motored his way through the …

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Chinese New Year’s Eve

Chinese New Year's Eve is a time of family togetherness. The day is spent bidding farewell to the old year and making preparations for the new year. The traditionally minded thank their ancestors and the gods for their blessings and protection. Chinese people that have migrated from their hometowns will head home – if they …

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Best Views in Hong Kong for Chinese National Day Fireworks

Chinese Holidays Friday is Chinese National Day. It will be celebrated all over the country, with a variety of events throughout the day. The highlight for most will be the fireworks displays that will light up the skies Friday evening over both major cities and small towns. In Hong Kong, hundreds of thousands of people …

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King ‘ s Cup Elephant Polo in Chiang Mai Raises Money for Endangered Species

Thailand: King's Cup Polo Tournament in Chiang Mai raises money for elephants and children.

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Japan: Cherry Trees Are Blossoming Early This Year

Generally speaking, cherry blossoms reach full bloom 10 days after they first start opening up. They remain in full bloom for between five and 12 days.

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Chinese New Year: Days Three and Four

Traditionally, it was customary for people to spend Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first two days of the New Year with family. By days three and four, things could – quite understandably – start getting a bit tense