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Thailand
Bo Sang Umbrella Festival, 14-16 January 2006, in Chiang Mai. The people of Bo Sang, known to visitors as "the Umbrella Village", celebrate their traditional craft and skills with this annual fair held on the main street, featuring contests, exhibitions, a Miss Bo Sang pageant and, of course, stalls selling umbrellas and other handicrafts.
Bo Sang Umbrella Festival, 14-16 January 2006, in Chiang Mai. The people of Bo Sang, known to visitors as "the Umbrella Village", celebrate their traditional craft and skills with this annual fair held on the main street, featuring contests, exhibitions, a Miss Bo Sang pageant and, of course, stalls selling umbrellas and other handicrafts.
Chinese New Year, 28-30 January 2006, in Bangkok. Thailand's largest Chinese community, in the Yaowarat area, organises an annual fair to bring in the New Year. See lion dancing, local Chinese cultural performances, Chinese opera and fireworks and visit stores selling food like grilled pork, Peking duck, Chinese desserts and noodles. Thailand's Chinese population is so large that the entire city seems to shut down during Chinese New Year.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival, 4-6 February 2006, in Chiang Mai. During this fragrant festival, sculptures of temples, animals and even scenes from the Ramayana (the Hindu stories of the Gods) are made from flowers and paraded through the streets of the beautiful northern city of Chiang Mai. It's a real treat to watch, since more than 3000 species of orchid are in bloom and nearly one-third of these are on show. Big displays float in the moat which encircles the old city.
China
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, 5 January - 5 February 2006, in Harbin. The city of Harbin makes the most of its freezing winters by hosting an impressive ice festival. Blocks of snow are carved into the shapes of plants and animals and lit from within to provide glittering lights of ice. At the end of the festival everyone takes a mallet to the lanterns and smashes them up in the street!
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, 5 January - 5 February 2006, in Harbin. The city of Harbin makes the most of its freezing winters by hosting an impressive ice festival. Blocks of snow are carved into the shapes of plants and animals and lit from within to provide glittering lights of ice. At the end of the festival everyone takes a mallet to the lanterns and smashes them up in the street!
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), 29 January 2006, throughout China. Chinese New Year is one of the best-known, the most widely-celebrated and certainly the oldest new year festivals in the world. Chinese communities all over the globe have made it a big event in their respective communities, but there's no better place to witness the start of the new lunar year than in China itself.
Ringing of the Bell, 29 January 2006, in Shanghai. At the stroke of midnight on Chinese New Year's Eve, 108 honoured Buddhists ascend the Drum Tower in Longhua Park to strike the temple bell. According to ancient Buddhist doctrine, each stroke of the bell represents one kind of earthly happiness.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Fashion Week, 17-20 January 2006, in Hong Kong. Devoted to collections for Fall/Winter 2006, this event plays host to the latest creations from Asia's hottest young designers. Although strictly by invitation only, it is closely followed by a worldwide fashion audience keen to spot the trends ahead of the crowd. Held in the Convention Centre, this event is attended by more than 1000 exhibitors and 25000 buyers.
Hong Kong Fashion Week, 17-20 January 2006, in Hong Kong. Devoted to collections for Fall/Winter 2006, this event plays host to the latest creations from Asia's hottest young designers. Although strictly by invitation only, it is closely followed by a worldwide fashion audience keen to spot the trends ahead of the crowd. Held in the Convention Centre, this event is attended by more than 1000 exhibitors and 25000 buyers.
Chinese New Year Parade, 29 January 2006, in Hong Kong. One of the best places in the world to celebrate Chinese New Year has to be the island of Hong Kong. Dragon dancers are the star attraction this year, as the annual Chinese New Year Parade hits Wan Chai Harbourfront with a cavalcade of colourful floats, accompanied by performers from all over the world. The forthcoming year (2006) is the Year of the Dog.
India
Bikaner Camel Festival,, 13-14 January 2006, in Bikaner. The Bikaner Camel Festival begins with a fantastic procession of these magnificent animals, bedecked with incredible Rajastani textiles in brilliant colours. The camels have plenty to show off about as they engage in numerous displays of racing, dancing and acrobatics. There's even a beauty competition!
Bikaner Camel Festival,, 13-14 January 2006, in Bikaner. The Bikaner Camel Festival begins with a fantastic procession of these magnificent animals, bedecked with incredible Rajastani textiles in brilliant colours. The camels have plenty to show off about as they engage in numerous displays of racing, dancing and acrobatics. There's even a beauty competition!
International Kite Festival, 14 January 2006, in Jaipur. The change in the direction of winds on Makar Sankranti is marked by thousands of colourful kites dotting the skies of Jaipur. The sheer number of kites, the ability of the flyers to control them and the height and distance to which they ascend makes for a fantastic spectacle. The festival draws kite-flyers from around the globe. It also takes place in other centres such as Ahmedabad and Gujarat.
Jallikattu, 16 January 2006, in Alanganallur. The
Jallikattu festival of Tamil Nadu is an event that
amazes and appalls in equal measure. Every year
thousands gather in various towns across the state, most
popularly in Alanganallur, to witness daredevil young
Tamils attempting to contain a charging bull that, for
good measure, has just had his tail bitten to get him in
the mood.
Idul Adha, 10 January 2006, throughout Indonesia. This festival is celebrated in commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice the life of his son Ishmael. Because God spared Ishmael, substituting a sheep in his stead, Muslims commemorate this occasion by slaughtering an animal and distributing its meat among family, friends and the needy as a special act of charity.
Japan
Toka Ebisu, 9-11 January 2006, in Osaka. Celebrations of Ebisu, the god of wealth and one of the seven gods of fortune (Shichifukujin), occur throughout the country in January, including here at Osaka's Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine. The festivities include parades of geishas who pray for a prosperous business year.
Toka Ebisu, 9-11 January 2006, in Osaka. Celebrations of Ebisu, the god of wealth and one of the seven gods of fortune (Shichifukujin), occur throughout the country in January, including here at Osaka's Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine. The festivities include parades of geishas who pray for a prosperous business year.
Wakakusa Yamayaki, , 15 January 2006, in Nara. The ritual burning of the grass on Wakakusa Hill, Nara, during which the whole 342-metre hill is set ablaze, is surely one of the most stunning sights of Japan's festival year.
The January Basho, 9-23 January 2006, in Tokyo. The greatest Sumo wrestlers in Japan, and therefore the world, meet at Tokyo's Kokugikan Sumo Hall for the January Basho, one of the year's six Grand Tournaments.
Korea
Daegwallyeong Snow Festivall, 10-31 January 2006, in Gangwondo. Boasting the highest amount of snowfall in Korea, the Daegwallyeong Pass is the perfect venue for this fun event. This festival includes traditional Korean wintertime games and modern winter sports.
Daegwallyeong Snow Festivall, 10-31 January 2006, in Gangwondo. Boasting the highest amount of snowfall in Korea, the Daegwallyeong Pass is the perfect venue for this fun event. This festival includes traditional Korean wintertime games and modern winter sports.
Laos
Magha Puja, 8 February 2006, in Luang Prabang. This historic town honours the Buddha's impending death and commemorates Magha Puja, the day of his preaching, with candlelit processions around the town's 30 Buddhist temples. The most famous temple in Luang Prabang is Wat Xieng Thong, which stands at the northern end of the town where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet.
Magha Puja, 8 February 2006, in Luang Prabang. This historic town honours the Buddha's impending death and commemorates Magha Puja, the day of his preaching, with candlelit processions around the town's 30 Buddhist temples. The most famous temple in Luang Prabang is Wat Xieng Thong, which stands at the northern end of the town where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet.
Malaysia
Thaipusam at Batu Caves, 25 January 2006, in Kuala Lumpur. Every year, more than a million devotees gather at the Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. As well as taking part in a parade, many of the penitents express their devotion by dragging heavy burdens up the 272 steps to the cave and inserting steel hooks into their skin.
Thaipusam at Batu Caves, 25 January 2006, in Kuala Lumpur. Every year, more than a million devotees gather at the Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. As well as taking part in a parade, many of the penitents express their devotion by dragging heavy burdens up the 272 steps to the cave and inserting steel hooks into their skin.
Chinese New Year, 29 January - 12 February 2006, in Penang. The island of Penang is the best place to celebrate Chinese New Year in Malaysia. Over a period of 15 days, it is celebrated with an abundance of delicacies, family gatherings and the lighting of fire crackers at midnight. The traditional dragon and lion dances herald in the new year, amidst banging gongs and drums.
Philippines
Sinulog Festival, 6-16 January 2006, in Cebu City. The Sinulog Festival is the biggest festival on the island of Cebu. People wearing phenomenal costumes of feathers and bright silks dance for hours in a Grand Parade. Masks and horns, traditional instruments and the famous Sinulog dance take over the city.
Sinulog Festival, 6-16 January 2006, in Cebu City. The Sinulog Festival is the biggest festival on the island of Cebu. People wearing phenomenal costumes of feathers and bright silks dance for hours in a Grand Parade. Masks and horns, traditional instruments and the famous Sinulog dance take over the city.
Ati-Atihan, 16-22 January 2006, on Panay Island. This festival is a confusing blend of the sacred and the profane, held to honour Jesus. Inhabitants of the country's 7107 islands as well as tourists from all over the world flock to Kalibo, the capital of Panay Island, for this amazing spectacle. Dancing and costumes create a Mardi Gras atmosphere in which supplicants are praying one minute and swigging rice wine the next.
Singapore
Chinese New Year Light Up, 7 January - 12 February 2006, in Singapore. The city state's Chinese New Year celebrations are the highlight of the year, with all the Chinese districts lit up. One of the biggest and most spectacular event is the celebrated Chingay Parade, which makes its way down Orchard Road, the city's shopping district.
Chinese New Year Light Up, 7 January - 12 February 2006, in Singapore. The city state's Chinese New Year celebrations are the highlight of the year, with all the Chinese districts lit up. One of the biggest and most spectacular event is the celebrated Chingay Parade, which makes its way down Orchard Road, the city's shopping district.
Thaipusam, 25 January 2006, in Singapore. The Thaipusam festival, which may seem strange to Westerners, is a display of mind over matter in which Hindu penitents attach large metal frames called kavadis to their bodies using a horrific array of hooks and spikes. A gruesome 4km procession begins at the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and goes to the Sri Thandayuthapani Temple.
Sri Lanka
Duruthu Perahera, 11-13 January 2006, in Colombo. The Duruthu Perahera has taken place since 1927 and celebrates the Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka more than 2,500 years ago, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to the sacred Kelaniya Temple in Colombo. It comprises three perahera (processions) featuring costumed actors, dancers, musicians, devotees dressed in white and elephants.
Duruthu Perahera, 11-13 January 2006, in Colombo. The Duruthu Perahera has taken place since 1927 and celebrates the Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka more than 2,500 years ago, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to the sacred Kelaniya Temple in Colombo. It comprises three perahera (processions) featuring costumed actors, dancers, musicians, devotees dressed in white and elephants.
Taiwan
Lunar New Year, 28 January -2 February 2006, in Taipei. Taiwan celebrates the Chinese New Year in a traditional manner, with temples in Taipei packed during this period. It is considered very lucky to be among the first to place an incense stick into the censer at a temple just after midnight. However, the main occupation in the days leading up to New Years Eve seems to be shopping for foodstuffs, especially in Dihua Street in Taipei. Department stores hold big sales.
Lunar New Year, 28 January -2 February 2006, in Taipei. Taiwan celebrates the Chinese New Year in a traditional manner, with temples in Taipei packed during this period. It is considered very lucky to be among the first to place an incense stick into the censer at a temple just after midnight. However, the main occupation in the days leading up to New Years Eve seems to be shopping for foodstuffs, especially in Dihua Street in Taipei. Department stores hold big sales.
Vietnam
Tet New Year Festival, 28 January 2006, throughout Vietnam. Celebrated at the start of the Lunar New Year, it began thousands of years ago when Vietnamese farmers held joyous feasts to thank the gods that spring had once again arrived. It is a very important day in Vietnamese communities and an occasion where families, friends, and relatives come together to celebrate. The Vietnamese people believe the events in the first day of the Tet New Year will set the course for the next twelve months.
Tet New Year Festival, 28 January 2006, throughout Vietnam. Celebrated at the start of the Lunar New Year, it began thousands of years ago when Vietnamese farmers held joyous feasts to thank the gods that spring had once again arrived. It is a very important day in Vietnamese communities and an occasion where families, friends, and relatives come together to celebrate. The Vietnamese people believe the events in the first day of the Tet New Year will set the course for the next twelve months.
Austria
Snow Arena Polo World Cup, 12-15 January, in Kitzbühel. This international meeting brings the glamour of the polo set to the Austrian resort of Kitzbühel. The basics are the same as polo on grass - but the glamorous setting makes it an even more elegant occasion. A total of 60 ponies will be used during this event.
Snow Arena Polo World Cup, 12-15 January, in Kitzbühel. This international meeting brings the glamour of the polo set to the Austrian resort of Kitzbühel. The basics are the same as polo on grass - but the glamorous setting makes it an even more elegant occasion. A total of 60 ponies will be used during this event.
FIS Ski Cross World Cup, 20 January 2006, in Kreischberg. Pro skiers take to the slopes in the idyllic setting of Kreischberg for the FIS Ski Cross World Cup. Making its Austrian debut in 2005, this popular event delights the crowd with its spectacular series of men's and women's downhill races.
Mozart Week,, 21-30 January 2006, in Salzburg. The Mozart Foundation holds its annual festival week of music in remembrance of the composer's birthday on 27 January. Well-known musicians, orchestras and conductors come to the Mozarteum in Salzburg to celebrate and perform orchestra and chamber music by Mozart and his contemporaries.
England
The London Boat Show,, 6-15 January 2006, in London. The London Boat Show at the ExCel Arena offers visitors the chance to view everything from the latest dream yachts and cutting-edge powerboats to dinghies, narrowboats and surfboards. The curious can clamber around on an impressive array of steam tugs, ships and whaling vessels from the early 20th century.
The London Boat Show,, 6-15 January 2006, in London. The London Boat Show at the ExCel Arena offers visitors the chance to view everything from the latest dream yachts and cutting-edge powerboats to dinghies, narrowboats and surfboards. The curious can clamber around on an impressive array of steam tugs, ships and whaling vessels from the early 20th century.
London International Mime Festival, 11-29 January 2006, in London. Internationally recognised as the world's leading showcase for innovative and entertaining visual theatre, the London International Mime Festival, is the largest event of its kind in the world. Artists perform in a number of venues across the capital, including the South Bank Centre, Royal Opera House and the ICA, attracting an annual audience of around 16,000 people.
Selfridges Winter Sale, until 22 January 2006, in London. Selfridge's sale runs for around four bargain-packed weeks across their six-floored store on Oxford Street. The department store offers 50% off selected men's and ladies designer labels, luggage, soft furnishings, electrical products and more.
Chinese New Year Celebrations In London, 29 January 2006, in London. The city's Chinese community celebrates the New Year with a series of events around the city centre. Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square are the focus of the revelry, with stages featuring an array of Chinese talent, including music, lion dances and martial arts demonstrations.
France
Paris Furniture Fair, 5-9 January 2006, in Paris. The Salon de Meuble, held at the Porte de Versailles, showcases trends for classical and contemporary furniture. With designs from more than 40 countries on display and some 45,000 visitors expected, the Salon du Meuble is one of the most important furniture fairs in the French calendar.
Paris Furniture Fair, 5-9 January 2006, in Paris. The Salon de Meuble, held at the Porte de Versailles, showcases trends for classical and contemporary furniture. With designs from more than 40 countries on display and some 45,000 visitors expected, the Salon du Meuble is one of the most important furniture fairs in the French calendar.
Sales Shopping in Paris, 12 January - 8 February 2006, in Paris. Get ready for a bumper shopping spree as the top department stores slash their prices. Head for Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Au Bon Marche or BHV to snap up bargains on offer. Be prepared for big crowds, as the Parisians are shopping as well.
International Circus Festival of Tomorrow, 26-30 January 2006, in Paris. The finest stars of tomorrow perform with the circuses of today at the Cirque d'Hiver in Paris. This annual festival brings together the cream of the international acrobatic crop: young stars from such diverse schools as the Beijing Circus, the Moscow Circus, the Knie Circus (from Switzerland) and France's own Ecole Fratellini perform in a spirit of friendly competition.
Chinese New Year in Paris, 29 January 2006, in Paris. The Chinese community in Paris celebrate the dawning of the Year of the Dog with a colourful parade through the Quartier Chinois. The traditional display, with giant serpents, firecrackers, music and dance, takes place each year in the heart of Chinatown, which stretches between Place d'Italie and the Porte de Choisy, in the 13th arrondissement.
Germany
Tanztage, 3-15 January 2006, in Berlin. Berlin's Sophiensaele hosts Tanztage, an annual dance festival which provides a platform for young choreographers and dancers working in the city. This event gives these artists a chance to present their works to a wider audience and is a great opportunity to spot future trends.
Tanztage, 3-15 January 2006, in Berlin. Berlin's Sophiensaele hosts Tanztage, an annual dance festival which provides a platform for young choreographers and dancers working in the city. This event gives these artists a chance to present their works to a wider audience and is a great opportunity to spot future trends.
Rolinck Cup, 11-15 January 2006, in Munster. This is the largest and most prestigious of Germany's showjumping and dressage events, attracting 32,000 spectators and 400 international riders to the Halle Münsterland. Of course, Germany's own equestrian stars will be there.
Boat, 21-29 January 2006, in Dusseldorf. From fishing to diving, yachting and surfing, watersport enthusiasts of all descriptions should drop their anchor at the Messe Düsseldorf for this year's Boat. In 2005, the show attracted over 320,000 visitors.
Hungary
Five Centuries of Spanish Masterpieces, 26 January-30 April 2006, in Budapest. This exhibition takes place at the Museum of Fine Arts Heroes' Square to celebrate the centenary of the museum's foundation. On show will be a wide selection of the most important Spanish paintings from 1400-1900. It includes works by El Greco, Velazquex and Goya.
Five Centuries of Spanish Masterpieces, 26 January-30 April 2006, in Budapest. This exhibition takes place at the Museum of Fine Arts Heroes' Square to celebrate the centenary of the museum's foundation. On show will be a wide selection of the most important Spanish paintings from 1400-1900. It includes works by El Greco, Velazquex and Goya.
Italy
Witches on the Grand Canal, 6 January 2006, in Venice. This costumed boat race in Venice traditionally takes place on Epiphany day. About 50 men race their boats along the Grand Canal while dressed up as Epiphany witches. The participants paddle up the Canal Grande from San Toma until they reach the giant Epiphany stocking hanging from the Rialto Bridge.
Witches on the Grand Canal, 6 January 2006, in Venice. This costumed boat race in Venice traditionally takes place on Epiphany day. About 50 men race their boats along the Grand Canal while dressed up as Epiphany witches. The participants paddle up the Canal Grande from San Toma until they reach the giant Epiphany stocking hanging from the Rialto Bridge.
Winter Marathon, 13-16 January 2006, in Madonna di Campiglio. This event in Madonna di Campiglio features antique cars racing on slippery roads through snowy midwinter mountains! Only pre-1968 cars can enter the race, although they can be fitted with spiked tyres and high beam lights to ensure greater safety when crossing those high passes.
Wedding Show, 14-22 January 2006, in Rome. The Fiera di Roma centre stages its annual wedding show. The exhibition offers everything a potential bridal couple could wish for, including wedding dresses, accessories and suggestions of services for the big day.
Ski Legends Europe, 27-29 January 2006, in Fai della Paganella. Bask on the snow-covered slopes of Fai della Paganella with former world champions for ski instructors. Skiing legends are available for informal sessions and instruction, promising to share their secrets, teach techniques and correct mistakes.
Scotland
Celtic Connections Festival, 11-29 January 2006, in Glasgow. The UK's premier Celtic festival sweeps over the city of Glasgow with performances from big name artists and new talent alike. From its inception in 1994 at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (which still organises the whole event), the festival now reaches out to various venues across the city. Expect some 200 separate events, from headline acts to workshops, ceilidhs and lectures.
Celtic Connections Festival, 11-29 January 2006, in Glasgow. The UK's premier Celtic festival sweeps over the city of Glasgow with performances from big name artists and new talent alike. From its inception in 1994 at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (which still organises the whole event), the festival now reaches out to various venues across the city. Expect some 200 separate events, from headline acts to workshops, ceilidhs and lectures.
Burning the Clavie, 11 January 2006, in Burghead. Damned in the 18th century by austere Presbyterians as "an abominable heathenish practice", the Burghead Burning of the Clavie has nevertheless survived into the 21st century. It is one of the more idiosyncratic of the Hogmanay celebrations, especially as it takes place according to the old Julian calendar, which means it's almost two weeks later than the now traditional New Year's Eve celebrations elsewhere.
Lerwick Up Helly Aa, 31 January 2006, in Lerwick. This event is Britain's most magnificent fire festival, incorporating the burning of a Viking galley and a torchlit parade of 800 people dressed as Vikings. After the galley has been burnt, there are performances by the paraders and a party which goes on late into the night.
Spain
Feast of Epiphany, 5 January 2006, in Madrid. Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards crowd the streets of Madrid in a flurry of confetti and soap bubbles to greet the three wise men in one of dozens of Epiphany feast parades held across Spain. The Three Kings traditionally give out Christmas presents. Carriages decorated with palm fronds, glitter and lights parade from Madrid's Retiro park toward the central Plaza Mayor square, in what is traditionally the biggest of Spain's annual processions. The parades are held each year on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany, which celebrates the coming of three wise men to bring gifts to the Christ child.
Feast of Epiphany, 5 January 2006, in Madrid. Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards crowd the streets of Madrid in a flurry of confetti and soap bubbles to greet the three wise men in one of dozens of Epiphany feast parades held across Spain. The Three Kings traditionally give out Christmas presents. Carriages decorated with palm fronds, glitter and lights parade from Madrid's Retiro park toward the central Plaza Mayor square, in what is traditionally the biggest of Spain's annual processions. The parades are held each year on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany, which celebrates the coming of three wise men to bring gifts to the Christ child.
Moors and Christians Festival, 16-20 January 2006, in Orce. The small Andalusian town of Orce stages battle re-enactments, religious pageants, clowning, dancing and fireworks in memory of the Spanish victory over the Moors in the 16th century.
Australia
Sydney Festival, 7-26 January 2006, in Sydney. Australia's leading cultural festival, the Sydney Festival has been a force to be reckoned with since 1976. Welcoming the world's best theatre, music, art and dance and running throughout the height of the Sydney summer, the festival starts each New Year off with an avalanche of artistic activity and traditionally ends on Australia Day (26 January).
Sydney Festival, 7-26 January 2006, in Sydney. Australia's leading cultural festival, the Sydney Festival has been a force to be reckoned with since 1976. Welcoming the world's best theatre, music, art and dance and running throughout the height of the Sydney summer, the festival starts each New Year off with an avalanche of artistic activity and traditionally ends on Australia Day (26 January).
Australian Tennis Open, 16-29 January 2006, in Melbourne. The Australian Open is not only one of the big four Grand Slam tennis tournaments - the first of the calendar year - it is also the biggest sporting event in Australia. Since 1976 it has been held in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena, named after the country's most famous tennis player.
Sydney's Big Day Out, 26 January 2006, in Sydney. Australasia's huge touring music festival, Big Day Out, hits Sydney in its time-honoured position on Australia Day at Homebush Bay's RAS Showgrounds.
Darling Harbour Celebrations: Australia Day, 26 January 2006, in Sydney. What better way to celebrate Australia Day than at the magnificent Darling Harbour, which hosts a wide variety of events to entertain the public on this national holiday. With 200,000 turning up, it's a large party!
New Zealand
Auckland's Big Day Out, 20 January 2006, in Auckland. Australia's huge touring music festival, Big Day Out, spreads its wings to include New Zealand and starts its annual tour at the Ericsson Stadium in Auckland. This is a great event for the family and includes some excellent musicians.
Auckland's Big Day Out, 20 January 2006, in Auckland. Australia's huge touring music festival, Big Day Out, spreads its wings to include New Zealand and starts its annual tour at the Ericsson Stadium in Auckland. This is a great event for the family and includes some excellent musicians.
Wellington Cup Week, 21-28 January 2005, in Wellington. Held at Trentham Racecourse, this is the city's premier racing event and has more than NZ$1 million in prize money on offer.
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