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Saturday 1 March 2014
Saturday 1 March 2014
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| Festivals Celebrated in Singapore |
Festivals Celebrated in Singapore
Festivals Celebrated in Singapore is mostly based on the religion followed in Singapore.As Singapore in multicultural country (Island),their are number of religious festivals celebrated in the Country. People migrated from different Country following different culture and religion,having different lifestyle live side-by-side.Thus they take actively part in the celebration of all festivals of one another, gracefully with respect.Even National festivals are also celebrated in Singapore which increases festival list up to some extent.
Public Holiday is declared, major for celebration.As a result of which calender is full of traditional festivals and Holidays.The list below are the festivals that belong to the different ethnic group celebrate in Singapore. It is also part of Singapore culture to join in the celebration of each other festivals.
New year
1st January is celebrated as the new year according to the English calendar. Public Holiday is declared on this day, new year starts with the holiday to set new goals for the new year.
Chinese New Year
This festival depends on the lunar calendar and it generally falls in the month of January or in the month on February.Usually, Chinatown is selected for the celebration of this festival and in filled with sales stores for new year gift and gift hampers. More...
Christian Festival-Good Friday
It comes in the month of April , on which gives long week end. Christian and Catholics commemorate the day where Jesus was crucified on the cross to exonerate the sins of all mankind.
Labor Day
Since 1960, this festival is celebrated every year on 1st May and is declared as Public holiday in Singapore.This day is celebrated in many other countries like Thailand,Maldives etc.
Vesak Day
A Buddhist festival vesak day,is celebrated depending on the lunar calender generally fall in the month of May.This day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
Hungry Ghost Festival
This festival is celebrated according to lunar calendar, in the 7th month of lunar calendar, generally it falls in the month of August or in the month of September. More...
Moon-Cake Festival or Mid Autumn
Moon-Cake Festival is also known as lantern festival for Chinese it is mid-autumn festival. During those days ,along with Singapore, China town is decorated with light.Along with it, all streets is decorated with beautiful flowers.More...
National Day
Public holiday in declare on the National day that is on 9th August,On the day Singapore got Independence from Malaysia in year 1965.
Hari Raya Haji
Islamic Calendar is followed as it is Muslim festival celebrated on 10th month following Islamic Calendar.Public Holiday is declared on the day.Muslims Pray early in the morning as well as in the evening in Mosques which is decorated with bright lights.It is the One of the most important festivals for Muslim Community.
Hari Raya Puasa
It is the end of Ramadan Public Holiday is declared on this day.In the evening family members along with their friend make evening prayer and than break fast of Ramadan by taking meal togather.
Deepavali Festival
This is Hindu festival generally falls in the month of October or November.This festival is also know as Festival of light,with the beliefs that as light overcomes darkness,good over comes evil.There is fascinating Indian history behind the festival being celebrated.So every Year,Hindu of India Celebrate this festival with great pleasure.
Thimithi
Thimit or firewalking ceremony is a Hindu festival originating in Tamil Nadu, South India that is celebrated during the month of Aipasi (or Aippasi) of the Tamil calendar.It falls in the Month of October or in November.
Christmas
A Christian Festival,this festival is celebrated on 25th December ever year even in Singapore as their are Chinese community in Singapore by decorating Christmas tree at some places.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
A Muslim festival Hari raya Aidilfitri is celebrated as per Islamic Calender, After 30 days of fasting during Ramadan, the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri are celebrated on a grand scale.
River Hong Bao Festival
A Chinese festival which term “Hong Bao”, meaning red packet, is a monetary gift often associated with Chinese New Year.Which symbolize good luck, what better way to usher in the Chinese New Year than at the River Hongbao.
Friday 28 February 2014
Friday 28 February 2014
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| Chinese New Year Festival |
This festival is also known with the name "Chingay Parade" the day of celebrating the festival depends on the lunar calendar and it generally falls in the month of January or in the month on February.
Usually, Chinatown is selected for the celebration of this festival and in filled with sales stores for new year gift and gift hampers.
Sales shops have qualitative products at cheapest rate. So non-Chinese people also take active part in this festival. People can buy food, sweets, decorative material at very reasonable rate.
New year celebration is special occasion for Chinese people, they celebrate by decorating their colony with red and golden in color these days are very special day for them.
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| Festivals Of Singapore |
Moon-Cake Festival and Mid-Autumn festival of Chinese.
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| Moon Cake Festival |
There is a very long long list of festival celebrated in Singapore,among them Moon-cake festival is one of the favorite festival celebrated in Singapore. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month as per lunar calendar and for Chinese it is Mid-Autumn festival and it fall around about in the month of August or in September. Moon-Cake Festival is also known as lantern festival for Chinese it is Mid-Autumn festival.
During those days ,along with Singapore, China town is decorated with light.Along with it, all streets is decorated with beautiful flowers.
Moon cake is prepared at different bakeries and restaurants which is sold in all corners of Singapore. Along with it, mid autumn festival is also celebrated during these days which increases the glamour of the festivals.
Thus, increases tourist attraction, People enjoy visiting Singapore to attend this festival as it is celebrated with great pleasure not only Chinese people but whole Singapore is celebrating by playing games, performing on Chinese culture , lanterns making competition , having moon cake with Chinese tea under moon light, which being celebrated every corner of Singapore. There is believes behind celebrating this festival .
Celebration is based on three concept Gathering ,Thankgiving and Praying. An important part of the festival celebration is moon worship.Generally women worship moon and give offerings to the moon on this evening
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| China Town in Mid Autumn Festival |
Thus, increases tourist attraction, People enjoy visiting Singapore to attend this festival as it is celebrated with great pleasure not only Chinese people but whole Singapore is celebrating by playing games, performing on Chinese culture , lanterns making competition , having moon cake with Chinese tea under moon light, which being celebrated every corner of Singapore. There is believes behind celebrating this festival .
Celebration is based on three concept Gathering ,Thankgiving and Praying. An important part of the festival celebration is moon worship.Generally women worship moon and give offerings to the moon on this evening
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| Culture of Singapore |
Culture and Religion of Singapore
Majority of People in Singapore follow Buddhism and Taoist,along With that Islam , Hindu , Catholic , other Christian is followed in minority. Buddhism and Taoist religion is almost same their is minor different in both religion. As their are Different type of religion followed in Singapore,large number of Religious Festivals is celebrated in Singapore.
In Singapore , Buddhism is followed in majority,their are many temples(wats) in Singapore.The Chinese Mahayana Buddhism is the most popular form in the country. However, Thailand Buddhism (Theravada)is also followed by Theravada, Vajrayana and other small schools.
People migrated from India follow Hinduism, built temples and celebrate their religious Festivals.Most of the Malaya people migrated form Malaysia follow Islam as the born with Muslim. The Chinese, migrated to Singapore, brought own their beliefs, culture and ancient traditions. The Chinese predominantly follow Buddhism, Taoism, Shenism and Christianity.
Singapore have the abundance of temples, mosques and churches that provide a tourism opportunity to visitors to have keen experience of the healthy religious history through interesting heritage trails that span the world’s great religions.This adds places to visit Singapore.
Culture of Singapore is Highly influenced by its neighbouring country Malaysia and some influence of India,Thailand and China.Singapore is a multicultural country(Island), and close to one-quarter of its population are expatriates or foreign workers from all over the world.Lifestyle is also highly influenced by it culture and tradition.The country was originally divided into several ethnic areas such as Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown.But Now, these divisions no longer exist but traces of each individual culture remain in specific areas of Singapore.
Singapore was ruled by British so,footprint of British culture is clearly seen in Singapore specially after world War II.
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| Buddha |
In Singapore , Buddhism is followed in majority,their are many temples(wats) in Singapore.The Chinese Mahayana Buddhism is the most popular form in the country. However, Thailand Buddhism (Theravada)is also followed by Theravada, Vajrayana and other small schools.
People migrated from India follow Hinduism, built temples and celebrate their religious Festivals.Most of the Malaya people migrated form Malaysia follow Islam as the born with Muslim. The Chinese, migrated to Singapore, brought own their beliefs, culture and ancient traditions. The Chinese predominantly follow Buddhism, Taoism, Shenism and Christianity.
Singapore have the abundance of temples, mosques and churches that provide a tourism opportunity to visitors to have keen experience of the healthy religious history through interesting heritage trails that span the world’s great religions.This adds places to visit Singapore.
Culture of Singapore is Highly influenced by its neighbouring country Malaysia and some influence of India,Thailand and China.Singapore is a multicultural country(Island), and close to one-quarter of its population are expatriates or foreign workers from all over the world.Lifestyle is also highly influenced by it culture and tradition.The country was originally divided into several ethnic areas such as Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown.But Now, these divisions no longer exist but traces of each individual culture remain in specific areas of Singapore.
Singapore was ruled by British so,footprint of British culture is clearly seen in Singapore specially after world War II.
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Wednesday 26 February 2014
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| Climate Of Thailand |
Thailand enjoys tropical climate.Generally, hot and humid climate is experienced in Thailand. As Thailand is Religious country, actively celebrating almost all religious festivals which attracts tourist attention towards Thailand. Many tourist choose their favourable climatic condition to visit the country.
Thailand experiences tropical climate with monsoon, winter and summer seasons.
March to June -- Summer
Between the month of March to June,Thailand experiences hot climate condition but May is hottest Month of the year.
The hot season runs from March through to June, with April and May the hottest months of the year.The festival of "Songkran" falls in the month of April in which people enjoy by sprinkling cool water on each other as climate in those days is hot.
July to October -- Monsoon
In July and August climate is pleasant as it is pre-monsoon time but humidity in the atmosphere in high.September and October is wettest month with high humidity,their is a very heavy rainfall during this time.So, generally tourist avoid this time to visit Thailand.Apart from that their is no festivals in this time duration.
November to March -- Winter
This is best time to visit Thailand as weather is neither too cool nor too hot.Humidity is low and winters are generally dry and pleasant in Thailand.So Tourist prefer to visit Thailand in this season along with that their are many festivals celebrated in Thailand with great fun which attracts tourist attention.
March to June -- Summer
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| Summer in Thailand |
Between the month of March to June,Thailand experiences hot climate condition but May is hottest Month of the year.
The hot season runs from March through to June, with April and May the hottest months of the year.The festival of "Songkran" falls in the month of April in which people enjoy by sprinkling cool water on each other as climate in those days is hot.
July to October -- Monsoon
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| Monsoon in Thailand |
November to March -- Winter
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| Winter in Thailand--Best Time To Visit Thailand |
This is best time to visit Thailand as weather is neither too cool nor too hot.Humidity is low and winters are generally dry and pleasant in Thailand.So Tourist prefer to visit Thailand in this season along with that their are many festivals celebrated in Thailand with great fun which attracts tourist attention.
Monday 24 February 2014
Monday 24 February 2014
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| Festivals Of Thailand |
Public Holiday is declared through out the country to celebrate festivals with great enthusiasm. Usually Saturday and Sunday is off in Thailand but if Public Holiday falls on Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) than next day that is Monday is declared as off day.
So here their is a List of National festivals and Religious Festivals celebrated in Thailand through out the year.
January - February
March - April
May - June - July
August - September - October
Awk Phansa
November - December
New Year's Day
Children's Day
Teachers' Day
Chinese New Year
Makha Bucha or Magha Puja
Valentine's Day
March - April
Chakri Day
Songran Festival
May - June - July
Labor Day
Coronation Day
Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day
Visakha Bucha
Rocket Festivals
Mid-year Holiday
Asahara Bucha
August - September - October
Chinese Ghost Festival
November - December
Loy Krathong
Constitution Day
Christmas
New Years' Eve
Sunday 23 February 2014
Sunday 23 February 2014
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| Bangkok - Capital of Thailand |
Bangkok
Bangkok was a small village on bank of river Chao Phraya.Bangkok was named as "Krung Thep" by king Rama I which is now Popular as Thais meaning 'City of Angels'.
Bangkok,a metropolitan city in 21st century is the only city in Thailand which has most tourist attraction as it facilitates tourist with Luxurious Hotels.Temples , floating markets with long tail boat,different Festivals celebrated in Thailand with their religious beliefs and Delicious Local Food if Thailand at romantic rooftop restaurants attracts Tourist attraction.People of Thailand strictly follow their Culture and Religion as they honor their King.Even Lifestyle of Thailand is simple and is Highly influenced by its religious beliefs.
For tourist Bangkok provide different medium such as Skytrain (BTS),Taxi,Buses (Autobus),Subway (MRT),Express Boat,Motorcycle Taxi, Airport Rail Link (ARL),Train,Tuk Tuk,Airport,Car Rental,etc.Transportation of Thailand is comparatively cheaper as you can get all different types of transportation facilities. Their are many different places to visit in Thailand, you can choose transportation according to place.
Places To Visit in Bangkok
Bangkok,a metropolitan city in 21st century is the only city in Thailand which has most tourist attraction as it facilitates tourist with Luxurious Hotels.Temples , floating markets with long tail boat,different Festivals celebrated in Thailand with their religious beliefs and Delicious Local Food if Thailand at romantic rooftop restaurants attracts Tourist attraction.People of Thailand strictly follow their Culture and Religion as they honor their King.Even Lifestyle of Thailand is simple and is Highly influenced by its religious beliefs.
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| Transportation Facility in Bangkok, Thailand |
Places To Visit in Bangkok
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Wat Pho
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Grand Palace
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Golden Buddha
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Wat Saket
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Thonburi
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Vimanmek Mansion
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Erawan Shrine
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Wat Ratchanadda
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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
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Siam Prak City
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Siriraj Medical Museum
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Bangkok International Trade
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Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
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Gaint Swing
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Assumption Cathedral,Bangkok
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Rajamangala Stadium
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Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
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Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
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Dusit Palace
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Wat Hua Lamphong
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Wat Pathum Wanaram
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Bangkok Doll Museum
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Wat Phra Kaew
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Wat Arun
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Jim Thompson House
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Lumphini Park
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Wta Benchamabophit
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Dusit Zoo
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Safari World
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Bangkok National Museum
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Wat Suthat
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Bangkok Art and Culture Center
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Suan Pakkad Palace
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Bangkok Aquarium
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Chatuchak Park
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Democracy Monument
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Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
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Rama VIII Bridge
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Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
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Bangkok Noi District
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Phaya Thai Palace
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Wat Paknam Bhasichroen
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Wat Intharawihan
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National Museum of Royal Barges
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Royal Thai Air Force Museum
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Bangkok Folk Museum
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