Big Event Calendar in Asia
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Hong Kong Arts Festival
Period: 14 February - 16 March 2008
Hong Kong
Link: HK Arts Festival
Hong Kong's premier performing arts event presents another feast for the senses featuring a galaxy of international star performances. This 36th Hong Kong Arts Festival has a wonderful selection of opera, orchestral concerts, ballet, modern jazz and dance, along with modern drama and new twists to classical favourites. Here is a taste of what is on offer in the Events Capital of Asia.
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Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
Period: 11 - 13 March 2008
Phaya Thaen Park, Mueang District, Yasothon Province, Thailand
Link: Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
Annual ritual to ensure that the seasonal rains fall at the appropriate time in the planting cycle. In the process, Buddhist merit-making traditions are also observed and reinforced. The festival, which is held over a period of three days, strengthens community spirit. The first day known as Wan Suk |Dip features a ritual to play homage to Chao Pu, the spirit of the city pillar.
The second day is the rocket procession day. Each is escorted by a colourful dance troupe. The rocket are finally launched on the third day in which various rockets and beauty contests are held. It is also a day for the ordination of novices with festive celebrations following merit-making rituals.
Organized by: TAT Northern Office : Region 2 Tel : 0 5371 7433, 0 5374 4674-5
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The 32nd Hong Kong International Film Festival
Period: 17 March - 6 April 2008
Hong Kong
Link: HKIFF
From international award-winning movies to avant-garde indies, this 16-day extravaganza in March and April screens nearly 300 films from around the world. It is a premier cultural event that never fails to entertain. Popular categories include Hong Kong Panorama and a retrospective from the Hong Kong Film Archive. For details, please visit the website at: www.hkiff.org.hk.
Organized by: HKIFF
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Pattaya International Music Festival 2008
Period: 21-23 March 2008
Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand
Link: Pattaya International Music Festival 2008
Free concerts by an incredible range of local and international musicians. Visitors can also have fun at the Pattaya beach by riding jet skis and boats.
Organized by: Tat Central Region Office : Region 3 Tel : 0 3842 7667
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Phra Pradang Songkran Festival
Period: 18-20 April 2008
Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan, Thailand
Link: Phra Pradang Songkran Festival
The Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, formerly known as the Pak Lat Songkran Festival , with the notable addition of a colourful and elaborate Songkran procession staged by the Mon, or Raman, residents of Phra Pradaeng. You will enjoy the Songkran procession of decorate floats and a procession of birds and fish. View the exotic game of Saba played by the Mon descendants. Also check out the Beauty Queen and King Pegeant.
Organized by: Phra Pradaeng Municipality Office Tel : 0 3841 0200
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Suvarnabhumi Airport,
a new international airport located 24 kilometres east of Bangkok, was due to be open on September 28, 2006. It replaces the old overloaded airport at Don Muang and accommodates all international and domestic flights to Bangkok. ( 18671 )
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