Jaisalmer, a city wrapped with the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Rajputs, celebrates the world-famous Jaisalmer Desert festival every year during the month of February. The festival allures thousands of visitors from different parts of India and from every corner of the world. It is a spectacular experience to witness the grandeur of…
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Festivals of the World Series – Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival (Part 6)
Yeouido is a picturesque park in South Korea. Situated in the city of Seoul, it has gained prominence for the marvellous cherry blossoms during spring. The beautiful park is adorned every year with vibrant coloured cherry flowers and is a major tourist attraction. The Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrated specially to experience the spectacular…
Festivals of the World Series – Carnevale di Venezia (Part 4)
Italy, a country flourishing with its rich historical heritage and culture, hosts one of the world’s best carnivals in Venice. The two week festival is marked with gorgeous and colourful dresses and the traditional masks. The entire city booms with energy, vigour, and liveliness. It is astonishing to watch the dancers, the musicians, and the…
Festivals of the World Series – La Tomatina (Part 2)
La Tomatina is a popular food and fun festival in Spain. It has a history dating 70 years back with people splashing ripe tomatoes at each other to celebrate the World’s largest food fight festival. Every year during the last Wednesday of the month of August the festival is organized by the State. Almost approximately…
Festivals of the World Series – Durga Puja (Part 1)
India is renowned and famous for various festivals held throughout the year. The festivals foster unity and prosperity among the millions of people residing within the country. They intend to bond mankind with the spirituality of the God Almighty. People of different religions, genders, and ages assemble to celebrate the festivals with grandeur and amusement….
Traditional Attire Series of Asia – China (Part 11)
China is one of the most populous countries in the world and is rich in its cultural heritage and traditions. The country hosts one of the most beautiful and colorful attires which speak of its aesthetic value and historical significance. China is prominent for producing and weaving one of the finest silk dresses. The dresses…
Traditional Attire Series of Asia – Japan (Part 8)
Japan is a country renowned for its culture, traditions, attires, food and spectacular landscape. The costumes are unique and artistic with intricate designs. Their dresses symbolize their way of life and national integrity. Kimono Kimono is the prominent traditional costume of Japan. It is worn by both men and women and is available in various…
Traditional Attire of Asia – Nepal (Part 7)
Nepal is a country with varied cultures and traditions. The art and fashion have a historical significance and bring immense value. The costumes and jewellery speak about the country’s unity and nationalism. Traditional Attire of men Daura Suruwal Daura Suruwal was originally the national dress of Nepal. Daura is the upper part of the dress…
Traditional Attire of Asia – Singapore (Part 6)
Singapore is the home of people with multiple cultures and traditions. The key inhabitants of the small island country comprise of the Malays, Chinese, Indians, and the Eurasians too. Each of these groups follows their own traditional costume as followed by their ancestors in their respective countries. Singapore thus brings forth a diversity in its…
Traditional Attire – Asia – Bhutan (Part 4)
Bhutan, a kingdom in the foothills of the Himalayas, is well known for the richness in its culture and traditions. Embellished and adorned by a mesmerizing panoramic landscape, the country equally relishes in pride for its unique and distinct vibrant attire. In the 17th century, the unifier and pioneer of Bhutan “Ngawang Namgyal” introduced the…
Traditional Attire – Asia – India – (Part 2 – Northern and Central India)
India is a country renowned for diverse cultures, cuisines, attires, languages, religions, architecture, arts, sports and many more. The country of India is divided into 29 states. Each state has its unique attire which symbolizes the cultural etiquette of that region. There are varied dresses of both men and women stitched and embroidered with vivid…
Trekking along the Coastal Lines of India
#1 ELEPHANT BEACH Elephant Beach, a lively and attractive beach in Havelock island of Andaman and Nicobar, is a perfect choice for adventure sports. Trekking is one of the most popular activities one can venture to in this beautiful beach and enjoy the clear blue waters and the whitish sand. The trekking path towards the…