MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS AND FESTIVE PARADES INSPIRE YOU TO JOIN THE FUN. WHY NOT GO ON A SHOPPING SPREE OR PARTICIPATE IN A DANCE MARATHON, SUGGESTS CHARMAINE BAYLON
Osaka
Tenjin Matsuri Festival Tenjin Matsuri Festival
July 24 —25
The festival offers performances and activities, from traditional kaguri music and bunraku puppet theater to colorful land and boat processions. The land procession, in particular, will have portable shrines and some 3,000 people dressed in the imperial style of the 8th to 12th centuries. Drop by the pavilions by the river for an amazing view of the Tenjin Matsuri Hono Hanabi fireworks display at dusk. Log on to www.jnto.go.jp
Manila
WWE Smackdown and WWE Smackdown and ECW Live in Manila ECW Live in Manila
July 10
Catch wrestling superstars Chris Jericho, Edge, Rey Mysterio and Jeff Hardy clothesline, drop-kick and pile-drive their way to victory at the Araneta Coliseum. Superstar line-up is subject to change. Tickets are available at SM TicketNet outlets.
Tel: +63 (2) 374 9999 or +63 (2) 911 5555, www.ticketnet.com.ph
Cotabato
Cotabato City’s Cotabato City’s Golden Anniversary Golden Anniversary
June 18—20
Cotabato City celebrates its 50th year with the first-ever Illustrious Awards, a Mutya pageant, trade fair exhibits, an air show and a skydiving competition. www.cotabatocity.gov.ph
Singapore
Asian Youth Games Asian Youth Games 2009
June 29—July 7
Around 1,300 athletes and officials from 45 countries will come to Singapore for the inaugural Asian Youth Games. Swimming, diving, basketball, sailing and table tennis are just some of the sports these promising 14- to 17-year-olds will compete in, and it’s sure to be an exciting event for spectators. www.ayg2009.sg
Singapore
Singapore River Singapore River Festival 2009 Festival 2009
June 19—27
Boat Quay, Central, Clarke Quay, Empress Place and Robertson Quay come alive in this nine-night event with music and mojito festivals, a vintage flea market, an outdoor dance marathon, and a circus-themed party with street performers, candy floss and more! www.visitsingapore.com/srf09
Bangkok
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009 Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009
June 1—August 31
Enjoy up to 70% off at various shopping precincts and retail outlets across the country, and get great deals with airlines, hotels, spas, golf courses and even hospitals for health check-ups. Then visit Phuket or Samui for rest and recreation. Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext 2951, www.tourismthailand.org.sg and www.tatnews.org
Manila
Doll Domination: The Pussycat Dolls Doll Domination: The Pussycat Dolls Live in Manila Live in Manila
June 11
Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger heats up the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds with bandmembers Melody, Kimberly, Jessica and Ashley as they perform hits like Don’t Cha, Stickwitu, When I Grow Up and I Hate This Part. Tel: +63 (2) 891 9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph
Hong Kong
I Shot Hong Kong I Shot Hong Kong
End of June
See Hong Kong in a whole new light through I Shot Hong Kong, a short film festival that promotes the city as a film production venue. Now in its third year, the event attracts local and international filmmakers and the best are chosen by industry experts and shown to the public. www.ishothongkong.com
Hong Kong
HKTDC Hong Kong HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010 Spring/Summer 2010
July 6—9
Apart from the glitzy fashion shows, exhibits and seminars, Hong Kong Fashion Week will also include themed zones for sourcing and browsing. Check out the latest collections in Ocean Fiesta and Brand Name Gallery. You should also head to special sections like Fabrics and Yarns, the Garments and Accessories Mart, and the International Fashion Designers’ Showcase. All this takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. http:// hkfashionweekss.hktdc.com
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