Philippines Decks Out for Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival
The annual celebration, set to kick off on Jan. 14, fills the streets of Kalibo with flamboyantly costumed dance troupes, processions, and drumbeats. more >>
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Follow us here as we find the most interesting events around the region, whether it’s a religious festival like Thaipusam, a sporting event like F1, or something from the art world like a new exhibit of paintings or photographs.
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Hong Kong Arts Festival 2012 to Kick Off January 28
Spanning 45 days, one of Asia’s premier arts festival will feature 166 performances, including 38 ensembles and solo artists. more >>
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Camel Wrestling Festival to Kick Off in Turkey January 15
Over 100 beasts of burden will go into head-to-head battle for dominance in the small Turkish town of Selcuk. more >>
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India: Sky’s the Limit at Ahmedabad’s Intl. Kite Festival
The annual festival attracts thousands of kite enthusiasts and spectators to Gujarat’s largest city on Jan. 14. more >>
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Big Day Out 2012 Set to Rock Australia and New Zealand
Starting Jan. 20 and running until Feb. 5, Big Day Out 2012 is scheduled to feature huge international acts including Kanye West and Soundgarden. more >>
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Bali to Stage ‘Jazz Market by the Sea’ from January 6
The annual festival showcases local and international musical talent in a vibrant community market atmosphere. more >>
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China’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival to Kick Off Jan. 5
Every year Harbin turns into a winter wonderland with life-size carvings, ice lanterns, and fireworks displays. more >>
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Sydney Festival 2012 Promises Range of Entertainment
A bold celebration of culture, this free-spirited festival spills onto streets of Sydney for three entertaining weeks starting Jan. 7. more >>
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Sand Sculpture Festival Takes Shape in Bogor
Sand sculpture artists are converging on Bogor for the inaugural Indonesia Sand Sculpture Festival, which will run from Dec. 18 to Jan. 28, 2012. more >>
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Lyon Events: the Festival of Lights
From December 8-11 the people of Lyon brighten the French winter with a festive display of lights and animated projections. more >>
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Phnom Penh Set for Cambodia Intl Film Festival
Starting Dec. 14, the five-day fest will showcase about 90 films from some 70 countries in both indoor and outdoor settings around the nation’s capital. more >>
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ZoukOut Set to Rock Singapore for 11th Straight Year
Wanna party? One of the biggest, most-established dance festivals in the Asia-Pacific region kicks off Dec. 10 at Singapore’s Siloso Beach on Sentosa. more >>
