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HUAYI - CHINESE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

HUAYI - CHINESE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Launched in 2003 during the Chinese New Year, Huayi aims to showcase the works of Chinese performing artists through a diverse programme of theatre ...

HUAYI - CHINESE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
February 12 to 21, Singapore
Launched in 2003 during the Chinese New Year, Huayi aims to showcase the works of Chinese performing artists through a diverse programme of theatre, music and dance, both traditional and cutting-edge. It’s a chance for audiences to taste some of the most dynamic forms of Chinese artistic expression in this rapidly transforming world.
 
HIROSAKI CASTLE SNOW LANTERN FESTIVAL
February 11 to 14, Aomori, Japan
Hirosaki Castle Yuki-Doro Festival or the Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival is one of five major snow festivals held in the Tohoku region since 1977. At night, Hirosaki Park is lit with snow lanterns, all hand-crafted by local citizens while around the Hasu Pond from the castle keep, more than 300 mini-kamakuras (igloos) twinkle in candlelight. At the main exhibit area around Yon-maru, large snow structures based on historical architecture and a large slide welcome all visitors.
 
HONG KONG CHINESE NEW YEAR 
February 2 to 22, Hong Kong
Chinese New Year or the Chinese Spring Festival is Hong Kong’s biggest and most colourful festival! Visitors can squeeze into crowded temples to pray for good fortune and browse festive markets selling auspicious foods and blooms as well as experience a fabulous parade of floats, international and local performers, a stunning fireworks show over the harbour and heart-pounding action at the race track. Street markets and stalls usually close on the first and second day of the Chinese New Year (February 8 and 9) and resume business from the third day.
 
PENANG HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA 2016
February 9 and 10, Penang, Malaysia
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (HAB Fiesta) returns for a second edition and invites residents and visitors to float above the Padang Polo (Polo Ground) in Penang in a hot air balloon. The faint of heart can sit back and watch balloons in various colours floating against the picturesque backdrop of George Town World Heritage Site. There’s loads of fun and excitement for all ages from 7am to 9.30pm on both days.
 
GALUNGAN FESTIVAL
February 9 to 11, Bali, Indonesia
The Balinese celebrate the day of Galungan to commemorate the triumph of Dharma over Adharma, or good against evil. Based on the tale of Indra shooting an arrow at the Balinese king, Mayadenawa, who refused to embrace Hinduism, the event takes place at the Tirta Empul Temple. During the festival, all Balinese households decorate curved bamboo poles, signifying the upholding of Hinduism and wisdom, with elements of harvests and natural items, such as rice, fruit, coconuts and leaves. On Galungan eve (February 9), pigs are spit-roasted pigs in Banjar communal halls, and traditional food prepared for the whole village to share.
 
SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS
February 19 to March 6, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Mardi Gras promises both gay and straight visitors theatre, performances, parties and colourful movement. Its highlight is the Mardi Gras Parade, where thousands of funky floats carry a cast of beautiful drag queens and dancers through the city centre. There’s no city in the world that comes out to cheer on its gay pride event quite like Sydney. On Mardi Gras night, hundreds of thousands line the streets of Sydney to watch the spectacle colour and outrageousness of the Parade. Visit www.MardiGras.org.au.
 
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