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Bangkok’s best-known cultural fiesta has big names and a range of actsedit
The Asian Age – Online – Print – Delhi
Bangkok’s best known cultural festival unfurls this month with some big names and a splendid range of music and dance numbers from countries as varied as Russia, China and Hungary. We are talking of Bangkok’s best known cultural extravaganza, the International Festival of Dance and Music, which this year, has no Indian programmes, but boasts of an exciting amalgam of old and new music and danceforms.
Destination Dubaiedit
The Pioneer – Online – Print – Delhi
As a country, we love to explore new things, new cities and get a sneak-peek into a culture that maybe similar when it comes to food yet different from ours when it comes to language and traditions. But paucity of time may make it difficult for us to take time out from our busy schedule to explore faraway countries. So how about a little closer to home? How about exploring Dubai? A city that screams money, a city of lights, a city that is manmade, a city that boasts of a lot of firsts.
The colours of Chiang Raiedit
Indonesia: Beyond Baliedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
When one speaks of Indonesia, it immediately brings to mind gorgeous pictures of the island of Bali, walking through lush rice terraces and experiencing its pristine beaches. Not many know of the several other islands that dot the country, equally beautiful or maybe even more so.
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Asian tourism boards open up the map for Indian touristsedit
Business Standard – Print – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore
Hong Kong, which has in recent weeks witnessed political turmoil has been active, too. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is wooing the corporate travellers. Over 50 hotels are part of its reward program that includes complimentary meals and experiences such as tai chi lessons and lion dance shows.