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Place Date Event
Tokyo Late July - August, 2006
Hanabitaikai

Thousands of fireworks are shot from rivers and cannons, and explode high in the air at each place in Tokyo.


Tokyo 25-27 August , 2006
Koenji Awa Festival

At Koenji, Nakano-ku. Traditional street-dance festival.


Tokyo 26 August , 2006
Asakusa Samba Carnival

Downright hilarious Latin rhythm fills the town of Asakusa. It is a Fancy Samba carnival. Samba team from Rio de Janeiro will be invited. Powerful dancing groups from every region in the country will get together in the town. Samba and various attractions will boost the festive mood on Saturday.


URL:http://www.e-asakusa.jp/
(Japanese only)
Taipei July - August, 2006
Zoo Festival

The main purpose of Zoo Festival is designed for kids. During this hot summer vacation, Taipei Zoo will become a very cool place and easy to find leafy shade everywhere. People visit here could feel refreshing.

Taipei Zoo
e-mail:tgx10@zoo.gov.tw
Tel:+886-2-2938-2300ext.519
Taipei August , 2006
Taipei Season For Shopping & Gourmet

Taipei City creates a cheerful atmosphere in all these business neighborhoods, where tourists can also enjoy a pleasurable environment for eating, drinking, playing and shopping to the fullest.

Retailers Association of Chinese Taipei
Taipei Tourist Hotel Association
e-mail:ga_deena@mai.taipei.gov.tw
URL:http://www.taipei.gov.tw
Tel:+886-2-2720-8889 ext. 3370~3371
Taipei 1 August - 15 September , 2006
Shop Taipei! Dine the World!

This is a program to promote Taipei as the travel destinations. In this program, over 20 shopping malls and department stores, 30 hotels and hot spring resorts, and 100 excellent brands of restaurants will provide purchasing benefits to all MasterCard cardholders. Moreover, Sogo department stores and Mitsukoshi Department stores will provide instant redemption gifts. Relevant " Shop Taipei, Dine the World " program booklets are available at international airports, MRT, stations, and tourist service office of Taipei City Government.

Promotional materials in English/Japanese or Chinese/Japanese version of booklet can be acquired via the following contact person.


MasterCard Internationals
Name: Jamie Cheng
Phone: 886-8758-7626
Email: Jamie_cheng@mastercard.com
Hanoi 20-25 August , 2006
Festival of Japan 2006

- Cultural activities
- Sport competition
- Investment & Co-operation Conference

Ministry of Culture & Information (Vietnam) in collaboration with Prime Minister Office (Japan)
Tel:84.4.9434287
Kuala Lumpur 23 July – 3 September, 2006
Mega Sales Carnival

What’s travel without shopping? In this regard, KL doesn’t disappoint. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to exercise restraint. Choices are seriously unlimited, and the prices will never damage your wallets. The street bazaars are brightly lit with bargains, and the huge, modern malls offer a myriad of must-haves. We just hope you actually brought with you an empty suitcase.

Kuala Lumpur 12-31 August, 2006
KL August Festival

Take a deep breath, and take a stroll in the city this August. You will see lots of happenings. The colourful and tantalizing display of traditional food and lifestyle, fashion shows, all the way to cultural performances in the streets. While you’re all charged to capture the excitement, make sure your camera batteries are charged up too.

Kuala Lumpur 31 August , 2006
Merdeka Day Celebration

It’ll be the Nation’s 49th birthday this year. And KL, like always, comes most alive with parades, pyrotechnics and parties. Everyone is most welcome to join in, so get there before the clock strikes midnight.


Bangkok 12 August , 2006
The Grand Celebration of H.M. the Queen' s Birthday

The Grand Celebration of H.M. the Queen' s Birthday, Nationwide, 12 August 2006

Bangkok and Nationwide
URL:http://www.thailandgrandfestival.com
Bangkok 26 August - 3 September , 2006
Thailand' s Grand Expo

This exhibition presents household decorations and furniture, along with special packages exclusively for tourism, hotels, ornaments, clothing apparels, children' s book, children' s clothing, toys, and authentic foods

Bangkok
Tel:(66) 02 314 0855
Jakarta 4-28 August , 2006
Flora and Fauna Festival

The Flora and Fauna Festival is held every year, a number of activities include :
- Demonstration on how care for plants, including seminars.
- Contests on paintings, dances, and Contests to chose Miss. Flora.
- Others attraction like rock climbing and ram fights.

Department of City Park
e-mail:ondeldki@indosat.net.id
URL:http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id
Tel:Jakarta City Gov. Tourism Office
(62-21) 5228706
Jakarta August, 2006
JAKARTA AQUA ZOO

Exhibition of aqua faunal aquarium fish especially for those reside in Jakarta. In addition, there will be a competition for aquarium fish and pet animal.

The Head of Animal Life Stock Fishery And Marine.
e-mail:ondeldki@indosat.net.id
URL:http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id
Tel:Jakarta City Gov. Tourism Office
(62-21) 5228706
Jakarta August, 2006
National Day Celebrations

The month of August is a special month for the Indonesian as it commemorates the birth of the Republic of Indonesia on 17th August 1945. A variety of competitions of folk games from around the Archipelago are played to celebrate this event full occasion, such as greased pole climbing , tug-of war and traditional performances on the theme of heroism. There will also be a festival of decorated boats, arts classes a parade of regional songs and music and large exhibition of the various folk arts and crafts from a around the regions.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
URL:http://www.ancol.com
Tel:(62-21) 6454567
Jakarta August, 2006
FISHING COMPETITION IN THE THOUSAND ISLAND

Celebrating the anniversary of Indonesia Independence Day as well as the Jakarta city's anniversary.

The Head of Animal Life Stock Fishery and Marine
Tel:Jakarta City Gov. Tourism Office
(62-21) 5228706
Jakarta 13 - 20 August , 2006
Taman Mini Indonesia Anniversary Week

August is the Anniversary of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Special performances will be held for these celebrations, including The Nusantara Cultural Festival where a number of folk arts and traditional ceremonies found throughout the Indonesian Archipelago will be performed among which "Malam Midodareni", or the Indonesian counterpart to the Bridal Shower.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
e-mail:marketing@taman-mini.co.id
Tel:(62-21) 840 9268
Jakarta 15 - 20 August , 2006
Tourist Attraction at Culture and Betawi Vilage Setu Babakan

Discover Culture and Arts in Betawi Village for tourist attraction

South Regional Tourism Office of Jakarta
e-mail:ondeldki@indosat.net.id
URL:http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id
Tel:Jakarta City Gov. Tourism Office
(62-21) 5228706
Jakarta 17 August , 2006
KALIMALANG FESTIVAL

Kalimalang was build in the year of 1964 - 1965. It was part of Jatiluhur Water Supply Project for Jakarta residence. It is run about 20 km from Bekasi area up to Jakarta area.
Filled by :
- Pine Tree Climbing Competition
- Pillow Hitting Competition
- Duck Catching Competition
- Variety of Folk Art Attraction begin at 13.00 hrs.

East Regional Tourism Office of Jakarta
Tel:Jakarta City Gov. Tourism Office
(62-21) 5228706
Jakarta August - September , 2006
ANCOL ART FESTIVAL

This arts Festival will gather artist from around Indonesia, displaying their arts in various exhibitions on sculpture and painting. There will also be a bazaar of handicraft, an art village, art performances, music parade, theatre, films, and a carnival of arts and art on the spot.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
URL:http://www.ancol.com
Tel:Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
(62-21) 6454567
Jakarta 21 - 24 August , 2006
INDONESIAN TEXTILE


Indonesian Textile
e-mail:info@jiexpo.com
Tel:Jakarta International Expo
(62-21) 2664 5555
Hanoi August 20-25 2006
Festival of Japan 2006

- Cultural activities
- Sport competition
- Investment & Co-operation Conference

Ministry of Culture & Information (Vietnam) in collaboration with Prime Minister Office (Japan)

1. Hanoi City Administration of Tourism
No.3 Le Lai Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84.4.8247652. Fax: 84.4.8247600
E-mail: hnat@hanoitourism.gov.vn
Web site:www.hanoitourism.gov.vn
2. International Co-operation Division,
Ministry of Culture & Information
51-53 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84.4.9434287 / 0913012007 (Mr. Dinh)


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