Action-Packed January
THIS MONTH’S FESTIVALS, SPORTING EVENTS, ART EXHIBITS AND LIVE ACTS WILL HELP YOU START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH A BANG!
Bangkok
The Bangkok The Bangkok International Tattoo International Tattoo Convention
January 15—17
The world’s top tattoo The world’s top tattoo artists come together for artists come together for the city’s first international the city’s first international tattoo convention at the tattoo convention at the Impact Muang Thong Impact Muang Thong Thani Hall 9 in the Thai Thani Hall 9 in the Thai capital. Legends in capital. Legends in their own right, these their own right, these artists hail from the US, artists hail from the US, Switzerland and China. Switzerland and China. Thailand’s own Arjan Noo, Thailand’s own Arjan Noo, who inked a Sak Yant who inked a Sak Yant symbol on Angelina Jolie, symbol on Angelina Jolie, will be there too. will be there too. www.bangkoktattooconvention.com
Singapore
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2010
January 13—24
The Art and the Law theme allowed for quirky and thought-provoking pieces. America The Gift Shop, an installation project by Phillip Toledano of the UK, answers the question, “If George Bush’s foreign policy had a gift shop, what would it sell?” Last Meals by Jonathon Kambouris shows what convicted killers ate before they were executed. Taiwanese duo katncandix2, impersonate celebrities lipsynching to ‘60s Italian songs. www.singaporefringe.com
Jakarta
Boys Like Girls Live in Concert
January 25
Martin, Bryan, John and Paul — the freshfaced boys who make up the Boston-based pop band Boys Like Girls — are all set to perform at the Tennis Indoor Senayan. For tickets, log on to www.jakartaconcerts.com
Cebu
Cebu City Marathon
January 10
Part of the Sinulog Festival 2010 is the Cebu City Marathon with 5K, 21K and 42K categories that will start and fifinish in Asiatown IT Park. A special ChampionChip enables organizers to post all runners’ results on the internet within 24 hours. Winners will receive prizes worth up to PHP50,000. www.cebumarathon.com
Hong Kong
HKTDC Hong Kong
Fashion Week for
Fall/Winter and
World Boutique
January 18—21
Catch the best of Fall/Winter designs in this double fashion fest. Highlights include the fashion gallery, the garments and accessories mart and special product zones during Fashion Week. Prepare to score lots of treats at World Boutique. www.hkfashionweekfw.hktdc.com; www.worldboutiquehktdc.com
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KALIBO
798th Kalibo Sto Niño Ati-atihan Festival
1st to 3rd week of January
Spiritual street dancing, a nineday novena, a fireworks display, a food fest, a higante parade and a pahilot — these are just some of the interesting things you’ll get to see and enjoy at this famous annual festival. For schedules and venues, visit www.kalibo.gov.ph
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Tennis Classic 2010
January 6—9
It’s going to be Team Americas vs Team Europe vs Team Asia Pacific vs Team Russia at this star-studded event. Catch Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Marat Safin, Michael Chang, Stefan Edberg and other tennis stars battle it out in singles and mixed doubles matches at Victoria Park. www.hongkongtennisclassic.com
OSAKA
Toka Ebisu Festival
January 9—11
If you seek happiness and success, pray to Ebisu or Ebissan — the deity of business and fisheries. Started in the Edo Period from the 17th to 19th century, the Toka Ebisu Festival has celebrities, geisha and fuku-musume (good luck girls) giving out lucky items at the Good Luck Palanquin parade; a morning market selling sea bream; and stalls with Daruma dolls and beckoning cats. Get yourself the lucky bamboo branch as a souvenir! www.jnto.go.jp
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