Thailand Lifts Ban on Export of Elephants – Animal Rights Organisations Raise Concerns
A new regulation was passed in Thailand this April whereby the 2009 ban on the export of elephants was lifted for non-commercial purposes. As such,…
Poson Festival Celebrated in June – A Revered Day for Buddhists
Hafiz Issadeen (YIM Hafiz), Dharga Town, Sri Lanka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yimhafiz/), Poson Pandal at Aluthgama, CC BY 2.0 Celebrated on the full moon day in June, the Poson…
Celebrating the 2019 Inthakin Festival – A Hallowed Event in Chiang Mai
An annual event held to honour the City Pillar in Chiang Mai, the 2019 Inthakin Festival drew to a close this month. The opening rites…
Matara: Beliatta Railway Line Inaugurated – Extending the Southern Coastal Line
As part of an ongoing extension of Sri Lanka’s Southern coastal line, the Matara – Beliatta railway line was launched last month. The inauguration of…
Celebrating the Songkran Festival in Chiang Mai – Water Filled Festivities
The traditional New Year festival of Thailand, the Songkran Festival, was celebrated with many festivities in the Northern Province of Chiang Mai from 13th to…
Sri Lankans Observe Vesak – A Time for Contemplation & Reflection
ImageCredit-Pixabay,tambattru,CC0 Last month saw Buddhists in Sri Lanka observe the important festival known as Vesak which fell on 18th May. This special event is commemorated…
Ubud Food Festival Held Last Month – Culinary Adventures in Bali
An event that was enjoyed by foodies in Bali, the Ubud Food Festival was held from 26th to 28th April 2019 and promoted the island’s…
Hari Raya Eid- ul -Fitri 2019 – Celebrations after a Holy month
After a month of fasting during the month of Ramadan, this sacred time for Muslims all over the globe came to an end. The celebrations…
George Town Heritage Celebrations Next Month – Highlighting a Rich Heritage
An event that celebrates the city’s inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the annual George Town Heritage Celebrations is scheduled to take…
Hua Hin’s Top of the Gulf Regatta 2019 – An event to Recognize Team Spirit and Skill!
The annual yacht racing event “the Gulf Regatta, commenced on 30th April and extended till the 5th of May. Taking place in the largest marina in south-east…