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Reasons for seasons - Events and experiences to shape a booking - CARIBBEAN
From January to December, Saint Lucia's glorious beaches and luscious fl ora are not its only draw. The island also plays host to the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival which runs from April 30 to May 10 next year. Saint Lucia hosts more than 50 world acclaimed jazz, soul and blues artists over the course of the 11-day jam session, all against the backdrop of Pigeon Island.
stluciajazz.org
SOUTH KOREA
April to May, 2015 will be a very important time for the Buddhists, and locals, of Seoul, South Korea. This is largely down to the Lotus Lantern Festival which symbolises Buddha’s birthday. The festival sees bright lanterns being paraded down the pitch black streets of the city, a haunting sight that is truly unique and a strong selling point for Asia-bound clients.
english.visitkorea.or.kr
INDIA
Holi the Indian festival of colours, (March 6, 2015) does exactly what is says on the tin. Locals throw coloured powder and water in the air and at each other in exuberant scenes all over the country. The ancient Hindu festival symbolises the coming of spring and is also popular with non-Hindus around the world. Friend or stranger, rich or poor, man or woman, child or elder, everyone gets involved.
incredibleindia.org
BRAZIL
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival (February 13-18, 2015) is known all over the globe for its energy, colour and sheer size. More than 900,000 tourists fl ock to Brazil each year for what is described as the greatest party on earth. The streets are fi lled with revellers and fl oats from the city's numerous samba schools which compete in a vibrant display of rhythm and style.
visitbrasil.com
THE NETHERLANDS
Koningsdag, or King’s Day, which celebrates the Dutch monarch's birthday, will be celebrated on April 27, 2015. The spectacle is found throughout the Netherlands, but most spectacularly in Amsterdam. The whole city gets into the spirit of the day: orange boats fi ll the narrow canals, parties go on throughout the streets and everyone wears orange. Lovers of music, food, fun and games - as well as the colour orange should have this party on their bucket list.
holland.com/uk/
USA
The Sundance Film Festival (January 22 to February 1, 2015) is a festival founded by fi lm star Robert Redford and celebrates independent fi lm every year in Utah, USA. It's one of the biggest events in cinema where independent fi lms are discovered by the biggest names in international cinema. Actors, directors, writers, musicians and fi lm lovers are all welcome at the Sundance Film Festival.
sundance.org/festival/
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