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Medieval blast from the past at festival

THE village of Carrigtwohill is set to take a step back in time of more than 700 years to mark one of the key events in its long and colourful history. The village is set to host the inaugural Carrigtwohill Medieval Festival and Country Fa [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Festival celebrates art

AN orchestra with attitude, a bling-filled ball, a colourful street parade and party and a day-long celebration of the city’s multicultural heritage. All this in the first weekend. The 2009 Ipswich Festival is upon us. The [...]

Posted On : Apr, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Coming of Age: Abu Dhabis Music Festival

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- At age six, most major performing arts festivals are still searching for their identity. Italy’s famed Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds (June 26 through July 12), for example, has passed the half-centu [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Festivals and Events

Race Relations Day is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the country's diversity. Many communities hold festivals in the lead up to and following Race Relations Day. If your organisation has a cultural event you'd like listed on our webs [...]

Posted On : Apr, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Trio of world-famous artists give outstanding recital at 6th...

The 'superstar' trio was made up of the world's most famous flautist, Sir James Galway, the most celebrated pianist of our generation, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and the passionate and inspiring Russian cellist, Nina Kotova. Following an unforge [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Dragon boat festival is on track

Saint Martin's University is gearing up for the fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival on Capitol Lake. The festival, which will feature 24 teams racing traditional Chinese dragon boats, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at Heritage Park. [...]

Posted On : Apr, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Argungu Fishing Festival... Morning After

The 59th edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has come and gone, but events that took place within the four days of the festival will remain indelible in the minds of tourists that graced the occasion despite t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

Cultural festival unites one & all

The love of art has brought together 400 artistes from all over the country to the steel city. Exponents from various fields have come here for the 26th All India Multilingual Drama, Dance and Music Festival that began last evening. About [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Grand finale as festival winds up

The festival came to its rousing conclusion with a highly entertaining mix of dance styles — with Island performers playing their important part. Festival chairman Barry Allen was delighted the three-week event ran so smoothly and tha [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Colourful festival hails arrival of spring

Festival-goers were showered with colour at the annual celebration in Letchmore Heath to mark the start of spring. Families at the Bhaktivedanta Manor, in Hilfield Lane, celebrated the combined full moon festivals of Holi and Gaura Purnima [...]

Posted On : Mar, 20 2009 | Comments : 0

The Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

LAST year their earth moved, but for all the wrong reasons. This year, performers from China’s Leshan city, which was ravaged by a devastating earthquake, have been invited to their sister city on the Fraser Coast in a bid to find pea [...]

Posted On : Mar, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Medieval festival with a fiery flourish

FLORENCE, ITALY–What better time to be in Florence than at Easter? The enchanting capital of Tuscany is sure to rise above its day-to-day splendour, if such a thing is possible. I happened to be there over Easter and happened also to [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

INDIAN FESTIVAL OF BROTHERHOOD

While various colours signify conflict and political polarisation in Thailand, a wide variety of colour is cherished by the Indian community in Thailand as a symbol of friendship and brotherhood. Coloured powder is the highlight of the tra [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Festivals and Events for Race Relations Day

Multicultural Councils Hold Festivals and Events for Race Relations Day Many thousands of New Zealanders throughout the country will attend cultural festivals and events organized by the Federation of Ethnic Councils this month to mark Race [...]