The annual Chardham Yatra kicked off on the auspicious day of "Akshya Tritiya" (16th May 2010). The doors of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines were opened to pilgrims after a gap of six months. According to officials, scores of pilgrims visited the two temples and offered prayer on the first day of this Yatra season. With the chanting of hymns & shlokas by the pujaris (Priests), the atmosphere of the temples became extremely...more
However there are some pretty strange Christmas traditions that take place all over the world. For example in Catalonia a Caga Tio or ‘pooping log' tradition is widespread. This Spanish custom centres on a hollowed out log, which is decorated with a face and given arms and legs, to look like an animal. Starting on December 8th, this bizarre ritual involves feeding the log with sweets and nuts etc. Then come Christmas Eve...more
DBF is the national festival of China that is celebrated every year in the memory of a Chinese poet. It is said that Chiu Yuan was a poet who had a suicide by drowning himself in a river. The festival is celebrated on the exact date; he had drowned himself in the river i.e. the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It has now assumed its popularity as the cultural event of the China and many Chinese and foreigners take flights to China to join these celebrations. The fishermen searched for him in the river with their paddles and beat their drums to scare the fish away, while fearing that the dragon fish would attack and eat him first. It is said that after a long search fisherman threw food into the water wrapped in bamboo leaves and tied with strings fish. When fish floated to the surface of river to eat that food it had a piece of Chiu Yuan's clothing wrapped around it. The festival is celebrated for three days and these three days there are public holidays in China and it greatly captures cheap flights to china The same tradition is kept alive till the date and in addition to rapping the dragon fish food in the leaves; these leaves are also placed around doors and...more
The humble carol – such a Christmas institution, all year round it lies dormant in choir books, music cabinets and in the backs of minds, only to be woken once a year when Christmas rolls into town! During the festive season the air is filled with the echoes of popular Christmas carols. Carol singers take to the streets;...more
Paris is one of the cities known all over the world for its fashion and romance. However, this does not mean that there are no other treasures for you to experience. If you are wondering on how to enjoy Paris at its best, here is some information that could be of great help to you.There are several attraction sites in Paris, which...more
Bold, vibrant, and with a hint of fantasy, flamenco dresses stole the show at the unveiling of Stefano Pilati's Yves Saint Lauren Spring/Summer 2011 collection in Paris this week. Crimsons, golds, violets and striking black-on-white combinations brought a theatrical splash of drama to the collection, which moves away from the pastels and worn-out, washed-out, dull shades of last season. Pilati was not alone in his appreciation of the Andalusian flair for femininity and sensuality, as Ralph Lauren, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Loewe also looked to sunny Spanish climes for inspiration. Flamenco Dresses: bright, bold and sexy.Sensual and serpentine, the shape of the classic flamenco dress holds in the waist and flares out below the knees, creating an overall sense of balance and elegance. The cinched-in waist and emphasised chest and hips pay homage to the eternal standard of feminine beauty: the curve, and flatter the natural characteristics of most shapes. When overdone the flamenco look can be reminiscent of fancy dress, but designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Ralph Lauren have borrowed only from the most chic aspects of the flamenco dress tradition, focusing on...more
A family vacation is an exciting and fun event that creates lifetime memories for parents and children. However, with the state of the economy, the family dollar is tight. Travel has become a luxury, not a necessity, and many families...more
Pick up place: Any Alexandria hotelSightseeings: Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Sakkara, Memphis, Salah El Din Citadel, Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo, Hangung ChurchDuration: 2 Days - 1 NightTour...more
India incredibility as a tourism destination is known for and wide. It incredibility is not known without reasons. India tour provides you with wonderful opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful destinations and...more
Rajasthan is located in northwestern part of India. In the earlier times, it was well known as the Land of "Kings". Marvelous forts and palaces advance the glory of the state along with rich colorful customs and traditions. Rajasthan...more
The Story of London returns exploring the city's role in technological, scientific, cultural and social advances over the centuries.Innovation and creativity are key to London's future success as the world emerges from the economic...more
Quite often, payment for goods purchased or services obtained may not be made in exchange for the two currencies involved, that is, that of the buyer and seller. Both or one of the currencies may have to be converted into a third...more