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LONDON, ENGLAND
Also known as Fireworks Night, the fifth of
November marks Guy Fawkes Day with firework displays across the whole
of London. The main pyrotechnics take place on 5 November, but events run
into the weekend. In addition to the celestial displays, family-friendly activities include fun fairs,
food stalls, and shows. Most events are ticketed, but some – including the Blackheath Fireworks
night on 7 November – remain free to attend.
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GLOBAL VILLAGE
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DUBAI, UAE
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The province of Surin will attempt to
break its previous Guinness World
Record at the annual elephant feast this
year. The larger-than-life event, which is
held at the Phraya Surin Phakdi
Si Narong Chang Wang Monument,
will see some 60 tonnes of food served
on a table measuring 400 metres long
for the gentle giants. A total of
279 elephants will be lining up in single
file to form a record-breaking queue of hungry pachyderms. Surin is located
just over two hours by car from Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand’s northeast.
DEV DEEPAWALI
VARANASI, INDIA
The 2015-2016 edition of Dubai’s
cultural extravaganza kicks off this
month, heralding the start of
a seasonal open-air theme park that
lasts five months. The entertainment
and shopping destination will
feature over 36 pavilions, more than
50 fun rides, and 26 restaurants.
Special attractions include sand
sculptures at Al Remal Pit, the
Prehistoric Oceanarium, lantern
art at Illumination World, and a 3D
Haunted House. Visitors interested
in Bedouin culture should not
miss out on the Heritage Village.
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Celebrated 15 days after Diwali, Dev Deepawali
– Diwali of the Gods – is believed to be the
day when the gods descended to earth to
take a dip in the River Ganges. The traditional
schedule of spiritual events includes prayers
and offerings to Lord Ganesh; devotees also
take a dip in the holy river to symbolically rid
themselves of their sins. Every ghat (riverside
stepped embankment) and temple in the city
is lit with countless earthen lamps (diyas)
on the night, while locals and tourists throng
the riverside to watch the spectacular aarti
religious rituals at the ghats amidst countless
flickering candles.
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ELEPHANT FEAST FESTIVAL
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BONFIRE NIGHT
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PARIS PHOTO
PARIS, FRANCE
For the first time in its 19-year history, the photography show in the French capital will feature large formats,
series, and video works presented by a selection of galleries in a curated exhibition area. This year’s edition,
held at Grand Palais, will also see over 143 galleries from 33 countries presenting historical and contemporary
works. Collectors, art professionals, artists and amateur photographers are all welcome to join the week of
exhibitions, events, talks, and book signings.
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ANIME FESTIVAL
ASIA
SINGAPORE
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The annual anime convention returns to the Lion
City with a three-day event at Suntec Convention
and Exhibition Centre. Billed as the largest J-Pop
culture event in Southeast Asia, the event attracted
90,000 attendees last year to experience the best
of Japanese pop culture. Visitors are treated to
a full lineup of exhibitions, exclusive showcases,
merchandise, anime-related talks, and anisong
concerts. Earlier this year, satellite conventions
were also held in Jakarta, Indonesia, and for
the first time in Bangkok, Thailand.
JOIN THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT PROMOTING
A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE FOR WOMEN
AND GIRLS!
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Every year, from 25 November, the
International Day for the Elimination
of Violence against Women, to 10
Orange your World
December, International Human
Rights Day, people commit to
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end all forms of violence against
women. This year, under the theme
“Orange the World: End Violence Against Women and
Girls”, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against
Women calls on everyone to join in the campaign. If you are in Bangkok, the Dominican
Republic, China or Macedonia, check out the film festivals. If you are in Uganda, Mexico
or Venezuela, don’t miss the UNiTE Marathons. You can also join a peace march
against child marriage in Congo and Senegal, a poetry recital in South Sudan, or an Art
Festival in Timor-Leste. Buses in Bangkok, Manila, Dili and Marrakesh will be adorned
orange. Shopkeepers in market across the Pacific will wear apron `Make Markets Safe’.
The Empire State Building in New York, Central World Shopping Complex in Bangkok,
Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio, the Parliament House in Sarajevo and the Peace
Palace in the Netherlands, will be lit orange. Wherever you are, wear orange and be
part of this global movement! vFor more information www.unwomen.org/en/whatwe-do/ending-violence-against-women/take-action.
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SAPPORO
WHITE ILLUMINATION
SAPPORO, JAPAN
What started in 1981 with 1,000 light bulbs illuminating Odori Park 2-chome
Plaza in the the capital of Hokkaido has since grown to become a national
event, now in its 35th year. The main Odori Park site becomes a brilliant winter
wonderland of some 450,000 lights forming Christmas-themed illuminated
structures, while twinkling light curtains drape the trees along Sapporo
Ekimae Dori and Minami 1-jyo streets. Odori Park remains illuminated until
25 December, while the atmospheric lights will remain on at the other
two sites until 11 February and 14 March, 2016 respectively.
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