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Nyepi – The Day of Silence on Bali

Silence. No lights, no sounds, no traffic. Deserted streets. The world almost comes to a halt as the Balinese celebrate the Hindu festival of Nyepi, also called the Day of Silence. In this blog post, you can learn about the festival, when it is celebrated, and how it is observed.…

Christmas in Thailand

Spend Christmas in Thailand and swap snow and cold for sun and warm weather. If you are dreaming of a tropical Christmas holiday, Thailand is an excellent choice. Read on below to find out why Thailand is a popular Christmas destination and what to see and do if you choose…

The Vietnamese New Year

Colourful parades, fireworks shows, lavish holiday dinners and family get-togethers are some of the ingredients that make the Vietnamese New Year’s celebration what it is. The Vietnamese New Year, Tet – as the New Year’s celebration is known, is in many ways a mix of our Christmas and New Year’s.…

Do they celebrate Christmas in Asia?

Christmas is usually associated with being a Christian – and not least Western – event. In spite of this, Christmas is celebrated today in many Asian countries and with distinctive Christmas traditions as the main ingredient. But how is Christmas celebrated in Asia? Read about the unique Christmas traditions you’ll…

Songkran 2027 – Guide to Thai New Year

Water. Water. And more water. It is the main ingredient of the Thai New Year’s celebration, also called “Songkran”. Water guns of varying sizes, elephants spraying water over people and trucks filled with water are just some of the experiences you can enjoy during the celebration. Venture outside the hotel’s…

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