Category Archives: Festivals

Dollywood – Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival (Tennessee – United States)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by admin

Source Dollywood is a famous family amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States. It takes it’s name after it’s owner, a music singer, Dolly Parton who owns it along with Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. The park is the most famous … Continue reading →

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Groom’s Shoe Stealing and Hiding in Indian Wedding (India)

Posted on October 11, 2010 by admin

In India, weddings are an occasion rich with traditions. Weddings bring with them celebrations and customs full of fun. One strange tradition in Indian weddings is the stealing and hiding of groom’s shoes on the day of his wedding by … Continue reading →

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La Tomatina – Tomato Fight (Bunol, Valencia, Spain)

Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin

If you are in the town of Bunol, Spain in the Last week of August don’t forget to wear a rain coat and goggles because it’s La Tomatina time in Bunol. You might have witnessed or experienced water gun fighting … Continue reading →

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Yusheng , yee sang, yuu sahng or Lo Hei – Chinese New Year (China, Singapore, Malaysia)

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

Yusheng , yee sang or yuu sahng also known as Lo Hei is a luck bringing appetizer usually served on the 7th day of Chinese New Year. Families and friends gather around a table to toss the shredded ingredients served … Continue reading →

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The Holy Month of Ramadan (Ramzan)

Posted on August 12, 2010 by admin

It’s the holy month of Ramadan now. May Allah’s blessing be on all of you and your family. Ameen. Sum ameen. Blessed are we that we got a chance to fast this year as well. Today I felt like writing … Continue reading →

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Night Festival 2010 By National Museum of Singapore (Singapore)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by admin

For all art lovers, interested  in performing arts, film screening, music gigs, dance performances and cultural arrangements, the National Museum of Singapore has created a festive air in the city this weekend. A night festival is organized by the museum … Continue reading →

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival (Canada)

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

Child of today is a nation builder of tomorrow. Children are blessed with a very fertile mind and are always in a process of learning. What they learn is decided by their parents. We should make sure that we give … Continue reading →

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World’s Wife Carrying Championship – Sonkajarvi (Finland)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by admin

A crazy yet really interesting tradition is World’s Wife Carrying Championship held annually in July in Sonkajarvi, Finland. Men run for 250m carrying their wives. During the race they have to pass many obstacles including log hurdles, rough terrain and … Continue reading →

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Singapore Art Festival (Singapore)

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

Source Singapore is a multinational, multi cultural country with colors and customs from around the globe. Singapore population comprises of Chinese, Malays, Pakistanis and Indians etc. In Singapore, June is a month of art and festivities. Every year an art … Continue reading →

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