| 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.
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| Tokyo |
25-27 August , 2006 |
Koenji Awa Festival
At Koenji, Nakano-ku. Traditional street-dance festival.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| Jakarta |
15 - 20 August , 2006 |
Tourist Attraction at Culture and Betawi Vilage Setu Babakan
Discover Culture and Arts in Betawi Village for tourist attraction
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| 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
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| 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.
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| Jakarta |
21 - 24 August , 2006 |
INDONESIAN TEXTILE
Indonesian Textile
e-mail: info@jiexpo.comTel:Jakarta International Expo (62-21) 2664 5555
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| 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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