Chinese New Year in Cardiff
Posted on August 12, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Participating in my first Chinese New Year celebration was actually really enlightening. The Chinese celebrate the New Year later than the rest of the world. I was staying a week in a Cardiff Hotel where I accidental came across one of the largest Chinese celebrations of its kind in Wales. I was stunned really. Wales [...]
Read More..>>Sundance Festival is a Major US Event
Posted on August 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival that is based in the United States. It takes place every year in the state of Utah. It began in 1978 with the intention of attracting more attention to Utah for filmmakers. It has certainly succeeded in putting Utah on the map of significant film [...]
Read More..>>Fun Concert Tickets
Posted on August 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Entertainment | Leave a Comment
A friend of mine texted me that he’ll be in town Thursday because he got some Fun Concert Tickets. I texted him back to ask what he considers fun and he texted me back saying tickets for the Drizzy Drake. My phone dropped out of my hand. I’m not much of a concert goer, actually, [...]
Read More..>>Samuel Beckett Play in New York
Posted on June 16, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright and poet. He is most known for his association to the theatre of the absurd and his poly Waiting for Godot. A revival of this play is currently in production at the Roundabout Theatre in New York. Tourists who are in town for this production often stay in one [...]
Read More..>>Boxing Elephants in Thailand
Posted on June 15, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
I was really excited about landing in Bangkok Thailand . Mostly I was looking forward to the food. I’ve been craving for the curries and most of all the pad thai . After we arrived in Bangkok we found out just how many hotels in Thailand here were and virtually had no problems getting a [...]
Read More..>>Indian Dance
Posted on May 17, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Bharatanatyam is the national dance of India. It is a classical form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is based on an earlier form of dance, Cathir, which was the art of temple dancers. The Cathir dates back to ancient times. The various postures of this dance inspired many Hindu artists. [...]
Read More..>>Balearic Beat
Posted on May 15, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
In terms of luxury hotels, Ibiza has an enormous range to offer the most discerning traveler. Amenities and ambiance served up with old world flair and tradition will help ease the distraction of being close to over 50 beaches. Food and drink are sumptuous and elegant, and the vibrant beat of the island life will [...]
Read More..>>Elephanta Caves of India
Posted on May 9, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Just outside of the city of Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, are the Elephanta Caves. Recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the caves are a popular attraction for tourists. Many Bombay, India hotels offer transportation to the caves. The architecture is exquisite, believed to have been created during the time between the ninth [...]
Read More..>>SAMA-South African Music Awards
Posted on May 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
Johannesburg musicians were at the head of the pack for the South African Music Awards last year. This was the fifteenth annual awards ceremony and was held May 2nd, 2009, in the Northwestern province at the Superbowl, next to the many luxury hotels. Johannesburg artists are among the best in the country. Nominated for the [...]
Read More..>>Cape Philharmonic Orchestra Has Strong Interest In Educating Youth
Posted on April 20, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra provides excellent classical music concerts and has a strong interest in the musical development of the youth. It was established in 1914 and is one of two full-time professional orchestras in South Africa. The schedule is primarily structured around seasonal themes, though it is very much a multi-functional company. Being one [...]
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