On 28th June 2024, The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department hosted a ‘Bodhi Yatra’ conclave in New Delhi to showcase Lord Buddha’s journey, highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s Buddhist pilgrimage and tourism potential. The key officials attended the event, including the Minister of Tourism, Tourism and Culture, and the Director General of IBC. The conclave featured Ambassadors and other diplomats from Singapore, Thailand, …
On August 6, 2023, Jamaica observed its 61st Independence Day. To mark the nation’s 61st year of independence, thousands of Jamaicans gathered to the National Stadium dressed in the tricolour of black, green, and gold. The crowd was treated to a variety of captivating performances by singers, DJs, and dancers, and many people watched the event online. The Independence Day festivities …
Israel is ‘the gay capital of the Middle East’ hosts the Tel Aviv Pride march annually. 170,000 locals, tourists, influencers, and more from across the globe, came together and celebrated the pride month, marching, chanting, and waving the rainbow flag proud high for the world to see. Sammy Yahia, Director of Tourism in India & Philippines: “Tourism is back and …
Five Vegan Dishes that you will love We give a few more reasons for vegetarians to visit Turkey and even more for vegans to visit Turkey. The best thing that makes Turkish cuisine so great is the extent to which it’s seasonal. With a few exceptions, almost every dish can only be found in the season in which its primary ingredients …
A cloth with little dots… The word ‘batik’ is thought to be derived from the word ‘ambatik’ which translated means ‘a cloth with little dots’. The suffix ‘tik’ means little dot, drop, point or, to make dots. Batik may also originate from the Javanese word ‘tritik’ which describes a resist process for dyeing where the patterns are reserved on the textiles by tying …
Loy Krathong Festival Celebration in New Delhi. Thai festival of lights – ‘Loy Krathong’ was celebrated on 19th November 2021 at Radisson Blu Plaza. Keeping up with the festive spirits, this event was celebrated by Tourism Authority of Thailand along with Royal Thai Embassy. It was an evening full of colours, several floating candles, flowers and krathongs decorated the venue showcasing …
– Gonchig GANBOLD, Ambassador of Mongolia Brothers and Sisters in Dharma ‘Vesak’, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day, is observed by Buddhist communities in and beyond India as the day of the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha. It is celebrated on the 26th of May, and is declared as a public holiday. Buddhism was introduced to Mongolia not once but three times with historical sources stating …
A land where tradition meets modernity, a country whose people are deeply rooted in their heritage. Qatar, is home to everything from world class museums, glistening malls, desert adventures, international sports venues. Majesty of the Inland Sea to relaxing by the beach. Qatar offers something or the other for all age groups. It allows visitors to reconnect and enjoy nature. …
We share a to do list with you to make your trip to South Korea even more exciting. In keeping with all safety measures and protocols, South Korea has emerged as a safe place to visit post the pandemic. Whether one is seeking to bask in a secluded island, attain inner peace at a Temple stay or shop till you …
After enjoying the local Caci Dance which I have written about, in my last Blog, we were also lucky to witness the Tiring Mawo Dance & “Rangkuk Alu” or “Bamboo Dance”. They are cultural dance performances of women at West Manggarai region in Flores; Indonesia. The vibrant cultural dance performance of women at West Manggarai region in Flores; Indonesia.
