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BUSTER Film Festival 2012 Kicks Off

2012-09-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

BUSTER Film Festival Copenhagen

If it is something different you seek for the Fall family vacation then BUSTER Film Festival 2012 in Copenhagen might be the perfect getaway. This 12th edition running from today through September 23rd promises a universe of award winning films for kids from around the world.

Tags: BUSTER, Copenhagen, Copenhagen tourism, Denmark events, Europe fests, Europe film fests, family travel, film fests, Füsun Eriksen, kids events, Marco Macaco, world festivals

Five Must-see Asian Festivals for 2011

2011-03-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Traditional Japanese dancers

Asian festivals are traditionally amongst some of the most explosive and exciting to be found anywhere in the world, and they are steadily gaining a big following from overseas travelers looking to join in the fun. Today we highlight five of the most popular, not-to-be-missed festivals set to take place this year.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia travel, Asian festivals, festival travel, Jakar Tsechu, Kandy Esala Perahera, Kandyan, longest moustache competition, Pushkar Camel Fair, Takayama Festival, Tumbuna Sing Sing, visit Asia, world festivals

The Holi Festival – A Celebration of Color

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Painted 'Holi' boy

This weekend sees the vivid colors of the Holi Festival in India explode into life once more – a spectacular two week Hindi celebration that marks the triumph of good over evil. Beginning with a series of bonfires lit up across the nation on Holika Dahan, the eve of the Holi Festival, the real action kicks off the day after as revelers take to the streets in an orgy of dancing, singing and colored powder being thrown everywhere.

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