As part of the Cannt Festival in London, creative agencies from the capital and across the country will be getting together to share ideas and have fun. This particular event is designed to help copywriters get back in touch with their creativity…
Tenerife is gearing up to welcome Europe’s most vibrant street party. The island’s carnival will take place from 6th to 17th February under a ‘Bollywood’ theme this year, making Tenerife the perfect February escape for those l…
Stragusto (http://www.stragusto.it/index.php) is a wonderful annual street food festival which takes place in the ancient town of Trapani, on the western tip of Sicily, from 20 - 22 July, 2012. Stragusto celebrates Mediterranean food made and ser…
Walk on fire and glass on the Isle of Wight this May May sees the return of the Isle of Wight’s annual Walking Festival, sponsored by leading cross-Solent ferry operator Wightlink (0871 376 1000* www.wightlink.co.uk). Now in its 14th year, …
This celebration of Malagasy jazz is an annual event that takes place every October, and features artists from all around the world. Performances take place up and down Madagascar, including capital city Antananarivo. The 2010 program included in…
The annual Boat Racing Festival is held at the end of the Buddhist monks' three-month fast during the rainy season in Vientiane, Laos, and typically lasts for two days. At dawn on the first day of the festival, offerings are made at the temples, …
This festival of purification and atonement originated in India. It is a Hindu festival that celebrates Lord Murugan’s image all over the world. Every year this celebration takes place at the Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur. Millions of peo…
Eat, drink and be merry at this festival which celebrates the completion of the rice harvest and anticipation of the bounty to follow in the year ahead (Festival of the Dayak). Towns and cities here will empty for two days for the Gawai. People retur…
The Hay Festival celebrates the 2000 years of Maldivian culture. It is a Festival of ideas, conversations and fun brought together by international and local artists and performers of literature, art, music, science and poetry. The Maldives has o…
The small fishing village of Paleochora is home to an annual music festival on the south-western coast of Crete. Held over 10 days, the festival is a laid back affair that includes puppet theatre performances, traditional music and lots of dancing. A…