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Tasmania Public Holidays 2013

Experience True Excitement During Public Holidays Tasmania From soaring peaks, interesting rainforests, dense bushland to white sandy beaches, Tasmania is a true haven for many a holiday maker during peak holiday time and offpeak season. You can expect to see the world’s tallest trees within the forests of Tasmania. Situated towards the south of Victoria, Tasmania is home…

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Holy Week 2013

All About 2013 Holy Week Holy Week is recognized by most Catholic and Christian denominations with the main emphasize being placed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. There are a few countries such as Puerto Rico, Panama and the Philippines that devote a whole week to this memorable event. Our focus will be placed on the Filipinos who…

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Hong Kong Public Holidays 2012

Just thinking of Hong Kong movie icons like Bruce Lee, whose statue can be seen at the harbour tower, will make you realize how much there is still to enjoy here in Hong Kong during public holidays 2012. Tourists from all over are in awe of various top attractions like the Avenue of Stars, the ladies…

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NSW Public Holidays 2012

As a cultural and sophisticated State, New South Wales (NSW) is known for its leisure activities like swimming, bushwalking, sailing, and surfing. Visitors during NSW public holidays 2012 would love getting involved in going to the movies, attending live theatre, music as well as dining out at some of the best restaurants. Lying on the east coast of…

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St. Andrew’s Day 2012

When is St. Andrew’s Day 2012? This year St. Andrew’s Day falls on 30 November 2012. It is considered to be a feast day in honor of Saint Andrew who was an enthusiastic saint of Scotland. In 2006, the Scottish Parliament declared St. Andrew’s Day as an official bank holiday in accordance with the Scotland Act of 2007.…

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Songkran 2013

The Significance of Songkran – Thailand’s Traditional New Year What is Songkran, but the traditional Thai New Year festival that embraces love, compassion, goodwill, and being grateful for everything good and noble. Songkran comes from the word Sankskrit, which means move or step forward. This well known Thai festival generally falls on the 13th, 14th and 15th of…

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Ramadan 2013

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr: Muslim Celebrations Ramadan begins on 9 July 2013. Muslims all over the world practice fasting (sawm) for the a whole month during what they call Ramadan. You may be curious to learn more about what it is, who all celebrate it, and how it is celebrated. Ramadan is in the 9th month…

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Public Holidays in Peru 2013

Calendar of Holidays in Peru Peruvians don’t usually get a great deal of time off work, so they always make the most of the various public holidays in Peru. Although many of the traditional festivals like the Andean New Year (or Inti Raymi) in Cusco, and the yearly Carnival in Cajamarca are hugely popular and…