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Tidewater Virginia cultural festival

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:14:12 +0000

Each and every year, Tidewater Virginia has exciting program of festivals and also public events which are exciting. Virginia Arts Festival is started in 1997 to develop tourism business. Artists from all over the world will come to celebrate this festival. Exhibitions of arts and music, dance and other variety performances are the specialities of this festival. The cultural festival are conducted in eight cities across Hampton roads area such as concert halls, art centers, opera houses, museum, theatres, historic churches and also out door stages. Next main cultural festival is North American Sand Soccer Championship which held every year in Virginia. This is a festival of games and it gives a chance to the players to mingle with each other and relax on the beach. All aged people such as teenagers, adults and small kids will participate in the festival every year.

Norfolk Jazz Festival held in two days which is the festival of famous artists in which recruitment of local artists and regional Jazz favourites takes place. The Virginia Beach boardwalk art show and festival is the next famous festival in Virginia. It is one of the highly anticipated cultural festival of common wealth. In the festival more than 3.5 lakh people attends and sale of two million dollars takes place every year. It is one of the top 50 ranked festival in which artists from all over the country attends every year. Another festival held in the weekend of the month June is Hampton Jazz Festival which is more celebrated in Hampton area. Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival is the three day cultural festival of Louisiana.

In the month of August the most famous cultural festival Norkfolk Latino Music festival takes place in Hampton roads which celebrates by live music and dance programs. Salsa, guaguanco and meringue dances are the main dance items of this festival. Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is very famous cultural event which is celebrated in summer every year. It is started in 1973 and now became the largest festival of Virginia City. Also it is the most successful cultural festival in east coast. This festival got much name and fame as it is one of the top 100 celebrations in the nation. Suffolk Peanut Fest is the other cultural festival offers concerts, amusement rides, contests and also competitions. It is different type of festival celebrated with lots of cultural activities such as truck and tractor pull, fire works, motor cycle rally and other local and national events for entertainment.

Newport News Fall Festival is conducted every year at Newport News Park which is the festival of crafts and main attraction of this festival is sale of crafts made all over the country. It is the very biggest craft show in Virginia area. Many participants from all over the country comes for trading of crafts and entertainment. Children’s activities and sale of variety of food items are the other attractions of this cultural festival. Holidays in the city is the other cultural festival takes place in the Virginia City which lasts for six weeks with many cultural programs.

Famous cultural festivals in India

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:11:05 +0000

India is rich with cultural festivals and each month at least one festival takes place in any of the states which are traditional. This traditional background is the main attraction of India. All festivals in India are colorful and it is the integral part of an Indian. Festivals have an important role in Indian culture. It helps to promote tourism which is the main income source of India. Foreigners are attracted to India because of these cultural festivals which are entirely different from that of other countries. Indian handicrafts are more famous which gets more sales in festival seasons. This plays an important role in Indian economy. Different states have different culture and their cultural festival also different. Some festivals are common all over India which is celebrated together in same day with same procedures.

Common cultural festivals in India are Onam, Holi, Durga Pooja, Vinayaka Chathurthy and deepavali. These festivals are cultural heritage of India which attracts foreigners to India. Each cultural festival has own speciality and methods of celebration is also different. People of every religion celebrate these cultural festivals in same manner. This makes all Indians to act as one even the culture are different. Festivals are celebrated in temples, mosques or other common places by decorating all over and sharing delicious food to all and also by wearing new dresses. Traditional folk dances are the main attraction of Indian festivals. Lots of foreigners are coming to India to see and learn these traditional dances which are new to them. Also conducts group prayers and meetings in festival season.

Cultural festival attracts people from all over world to India in a large scale which helps to give a big name to India. Each and every visitor prefer festival season to come to India because of these cultural festivals. Behind every festival there is a story which reveals old culture of India. These colourful festivals help to bound peoples all over India under a common roof. There is no difference of state or religion for celebrating any kind of cultural festival in India. It is common for all people in India. Common aim of all Indian cultural festivals is same. But the difference is the method used by different people while celebrating it. In other words we can say it as “unity in diversity”.

In India all 12 months in a year is festival season because different state people have their own local festivals which are related to their culture. Some festivals are religious based and only people of that particular religion will celebrate it. Main Hindu festivals are Diwali, Ganesh Chathurthi, Holi, Ugadi, Dussera, Pongal or Sankranthi and Muslim festivals are Eid Ul Fitr, Eid Ul Adha, Muharram and also Ramadan. There are some common national holidays which all Indian celebrate together in same way such as Republic day, Independence Day and also Gandhi Jayanthi. Both religious and common festivals are the main asset of India by which Indian get name and fame all over world easily.

Cultural festivals in Australia

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:08:02 +0000

Australia is the country with many cultural festivals and celebrations in all months in year. If we stay or travel to Australia we can experience many festivals throughout Australia. Hobart Comedy Festival is the annual comedy festival of Australia which is celebrated in the month of January. Sydney festival is the festival of visual arts which takes place across the country every year. Adelaide film festival is the review of happenings in film world which consists of previews and discussions which is celebrated in the month of February. National Multi cultural Festival is the celebration of similarities and differences of different cultures of Australia which is very popular and celebrated in February of every year. In Western Australia most popular cultural event is Perth festival.

Melbourne fashion festival is the other cultural festival which is one week long and most famous fashion designers from all over the country will take part in it. Another festival which offers slide shows, parades, entertainment, fun and competitions is Sydney Royal Easter Show which is celebrated in the month of March. Entire public enjoys this festival very much too. Fremantle Street Arts Festival is the best cultural festival in Western Australia in which more than lakh people participates and make complete enjoyment. This usually celebrates in the month of April every year. In Melbourne comedy festival comedians from all over Australia participates and makes the public entertain well which continues for around three weeks. In the month of May all musicians from all over Australia gathers to celebrate Canberra International Music Festival.

In hunter valley harvest festival many local manufacturers displays their brand of wines, cheeses and olives to the public to get more popularity. Other main cultural festival celebrated in the month of May is Settlers Cove Noosa Food and Wine Festival. In this festival people make entertainment by sharing delicious food and wines of Australia which lasts three days. Melbourne and Sydney Film Festival are celebrated in the month of June of every year. In this film show, reviews and screenings of international films will take place. Brisbane International Film Festival is celebrated in the month of July in which most famous films from all over the world will show to the public for enjoyment. Bangalow Music Festival is celebrated in the month of August in which get together of musicians and visitors will take place in the week end.

Main cultural festival in September is Brisbane Festival which is the celebration of community events. Also Canberra floriade festival is the annual celebration of flowers which is the beginning of spring season. Few of many cultural festival occurs in Australia in the month of October which are AFL Masters National Carnival, Bathurst 1000, Brisbane Cabaret Festival, Launceston Blues Festival, Lexmark Indy 300 of Gold Coast, Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival and Royal Hobart Show which are the proud of Australia. Balmain Art and Craft Show is the popular community cultural festival in Sydney celebrated in November. Woodford Folk Festival is the largest and poplar cultural festival takes place in the month of December which lasts six days continuously.