China Holidays
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Chinese New Year 2015
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2015 – The Year of The Dragon In 2015 it’s Thursday, February 19. It is very interesting how it is calculated as Chinese months follow the lunar calendar where each month begins on the darkest day. The Chinese…
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Holy Week 2015
All About 2015 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…
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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…
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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,…
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Vietnam Cruise Holidays: Cruising on Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is perhaps the most famous part of all of Vietnam. According to UNESCO, Ha Long Bay is a collection of over 1,600 islands – Though other experts put this estimate closer to 3,000. It’s an incredibly scenic…
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Thanksgiving 2015
Thanksgiving Celebrations Around The World Thanksgiving day is a way to express heartfelt appreciation for the harvest received. This day is observed in many different ways around the world, and is generally considered as a special holiday celebration day that brings about…
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Singapore National Day 2012
Date of National Day of Singapore 2012 National Day is celebrated on August 9th 2012 Why Singapore National Day Has Great Significance To Its Inhabitants Back in 1966, Singapore celebrated their first National Day, which was one year after they…
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Vesak Day 2012 (Vesakha): Buddhist Day
Date of Vesak Day in Asian Countries During 2012 As the Buddha teachings are widely accepted due to its teachings of calmness, peace and love shown, the United Nations have declared Vesak day as International Day. Dates of Vesak Day in…
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Travel to Guilin to See a Different Side of China
Unlike Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and other well-known Chinese cities and places, Guilin is relatively unknown by most people. Don’t be fooled though, exploring this region certainly puts Guilin on par with some of the best destinations in China. To get…
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Hari Raya Qurban 2012 / 2013
Hari Raya Qurban Festival When is Hari Raya Qurban? Hari raya qurban – October 26th in 2012 and celebrated on October 15th in 2013 Similar in name to Hari Raya Haji or Hari Raya Puasa– Feast of the sacrifice that is…
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