Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Thailand – An Event of Blessing
A non-working public holiday in Thailand, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony is simply known as ‘Wan Phuet Mongkhon’ or ‘Farmer’s Day’. This year, it will be…
Dubai Food Festival 2021 Held in Grand Style – A Sheer Treat for Foodies
The Dubai Food Festival 2021 ended last month after another memorable celebration of local and international culinary delights. This year’s edition ran from 25th March to…
Ascension Day Celebrated in Indonesia – A Key Event for Christians
Ascension Day was celebrated this month in Indonesia as it was by Christian communities around the world. This special day fell on 13th May 2021…
Sri Lanka Lifts UK Travel Restrictions – Guidelines for Tourists Updated Too
Sri Lanka removed its previously imposed travel restrictions on those arriving from the UK, initially put in place due to the new variant of COVID-19…
Visakha Bucha This Month in Thailand – A Special Day for Buddhists
A sacred day for Buddhists in Thailand, Visakha Bucha is on 26th May this year. Also known as Vesak in some other countries, this day…
Vesak Day in Bangkok – It’s not just about the lights and lanterns
Thais celebrate Vesak Day in May, and this commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Lord Buddha. 90% of the Thai community are…
Hanuman Jayanti – An Important Day for the Hindus in India
Hanuman Jayanthi is quite a significant day for the devotees of Lord Hanuman and it is usually celebrated on the full moon day of Chaitra…
Songkran Activities Held Once More in Thailand – Festivities Restricted This Year
While the festivities of Songkran or the traditional Thai New Year were cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the government allowed them to…
Songkran in Chiang Rai – Celebrated this Month with Restrictions in Place
Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, will be held this month (April) with several essential restrictions in place to safeguard the public from the prevailing…
Culinary Art Food Expo 2021 – Where chef experts show their best talents
Culinary Art Food Expo is one of the leading food and beverage exhibitions in Sri Lanka, and the 17th episode of it will happen from…