Taean Tulip Festival
Selected as one of the world's top five tulip festivals, the Taean event showcases about 1.2 million tulips of 300 different species.
TAEAN TULIP FESTIVAL
Until May 5, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Selected as one of the world's top five tulip festivals, the Taean event showcases about 1.2 million tulips of 300 different species. Visitors can enjoy the flowers in various stages of development as well as swoon over lupine, foxglove, lilies and other magnificent spring flowers.
PESTA AIR LABUAN
April 29 to May 1, Labuan, Malaysia
Pesta Air Labuan at the Labuan International Sea Sport Complex is the biggest annual event in this federal territory off the coast of Borneo. Competitions include the Labuan International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament, Cross Channel Swimming Challenge and Round Island Kayak Challenge.
INTERNATIONAL MUSI TRIBOATTON
May 11 to 15, Palembang, Indonesia
Every year Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra, comes alive with the annual International Musi Triboatton. The race comprises three international standard rowing sports in rafting, canoeing and dragon boat racing. Around 20 international and provincial teams will race along 500 kilometres of the wide, iconic Musi River that runs through much of the province and through the city of Palembang.
AZALEA FESTIVAL
May 22 to 29, Hakodate, Japan
Mt. Esan, located in the east of Hakodate, is famous for abundant azalea blossoms. The flowers bloom from late May to early June. The foot of the volcano turns crimson in a riot of blossoms. On Sundays, local specialities are sold at Azalea Park with concerts on a specially built stage. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Azalea Park from Hakodate Airport.
LE FRENCH MAY
May 1 to June 30, Hong Kong and Macau
Le French May, organised by the Consulate General of France in collaboration with the Alliance Francaise of Hong Kong, has grown to become one of the largest French arts festivals in Asia. Le French May Arts Festival engages all five senses of the audience through an array of exhibitions, opera, classical music, modern music, dance, theatre, cinema and food while Le French GourMay introduces the best of French wine and culinary arts to discerning palates. Visit www.FrenchMay.com.
INTERNATIONAL ARTS CARNIVAL
July 8 to August 7, Hong Kong
The International Arts Carnival, one of Hong Kong’s largest family arts festival, provides children, young people and their families with cultural diversions during the summer holiday. Performances include music, dance, music theatre, drama, puppetry, mime, magic, acrobatics, physical comedy and multimedia theatre. All are suitable for the family and are intended to nurture the interest of children and young people in the performing arts.
