From Grand Prix to the light festival: 5 reasons to head to Macao this winter
Macao boasts of a number of unique festivals and events around the year. This year, Macao will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of Macao Special Administrative Region with an exciting lineup of events to keep visitors enthralled.
If you are planning a trip to Macao soon, below are some of the upcoming events that you can catch:
The high-pitched whine of racing engines, the roar of the crowd, and the adrenalinecharged atmosphere make for four days of non-stop, head-turning excitement. Recognised as an event of international prestige, the legendary Macau Grand Prix is a must visit for adrenaline junkies.
2. Macao International Marathon Date: December, 1st
This international marathon attracts local and international long distance runners. It is indeed fascinating to watch the best runners sweat it out as they reach the finishing line. There will be a full, a half and a mini marathon for visitors to participate in as well.
A little known fact: Macao is visa free for Indians which means you can travel to the country without any hassle. 3. Macao Light Festival Dates: December, 1st to 31st
Learn about the local culture and history from innovative angles heightened by light artistry at Macao Light Festival. Held at various locations, the list programmes include projection mapping, light installations, interactive games and a series of other activities.
4. International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) Dates: December, 5th - 10th
Explore the best of new films from Asia and beyond. IFFAM celebrates the extraordinary contributions of film-makers to the Asian film world and pays a tribute to classic pieces of work. Bringing you an exciting week of celebration, IIFAM has announced the appointment of Karan Johar as one of the festival ambassador this year.
5. Macao International Parade Date: December, 8th
Experience a feast of " Love, Peace and Cultural Integration" and meet the elite artists from Macao. Witness the diversified development of Macao's cultural industries and artistic interaction at International Parade. The best part, Macao is visa free for Indians. So head to Macao this winter and experience the endless excitement that it has to offer.
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Travel The World
12 Oct, 2018
By Masoom GupteTo reduce the world to a list of top destinations is a near impossible task. But for a variety of reasons some places are favoured over others and become the flavour of the moment. Here are some of the top spots trending this year.
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The Five Stans Of Central Asia
12 Oct, 2018
Together, the five Stans — Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan — of Central Asia spell exotic. The historical association with the Silk Road, that passes through these countries, adds to the appeal and aura of the region. From cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, that mix the new with the old seamlessly, to the topography of the region that abounds in vast deserts, mountains and rivers, this promises to be the journey of a lifetime.
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Europe (Iceland)
12 Oct, 2018
When the landscape of Iceland showed up in a Bollywood movie some time back, many were prompted to ask if the sequence was shot on location, or if the backdrop was a result of computer generated graphics. That’s how unreal Iceland can be. The popularity of this European nation has been on a steady rise, prompting a national discussion about applying curbs on the number of tourists permitted to visit. Best to tick this one off the bucket list, before your name slips on to a waiting list of visitors.
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Africa (Rwanda)
12 Oct, 2018
True, the country has a checkered past, enmeshed in a long history of violence. But nothing like tourism to change a nation’s image and fortunes. Earlier this year, the country’s tourism department signed a multi-million dollar branding deal with English football club Arsenal, putting the country’s tourism tagline on player jerseys. The deal quickly became controversial as Rwanda is one of the world’s poorest countries and marketing monies are frowned upon. But soon the number of UK visitors surged, claimed officials. Something did the trick. Either the campaign, or the country’s stunning national parks and wildlife.
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Antartica (The Ship Breaker Cruise)
12 Oct, 2018
This one is for the adrenaline chasers. Go to the end of the world aboard a ship breaker, surrounded by glaciers and water, and little else. High fitness levels are recommended. But even that’s not a guard against potential sea sickness bouts. Prepare for wonder on this journey, and a discovery of what you are truly made of.
