december-2011

WORDS: ZUHARA YUSOFF MACAU MARATHON PHOTO: MACAU SPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD GIANT PUPPET PARADE PHOTO: CAROLINE SOFIE DOKKEN WENDELBORG KIDSFEST PHOTO: KIDSFEST 2012
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DEC
DINOSAURS — LIVE!
’TIL 26 FEB, SINGAPORE
Trek through a dramatic jungle-like arena and get up
close to 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs including
the largest Diplodocus and terror of the ancient earth
— T-Rex. Families with children can also enjoy a dig Pit!,
Dino-Rides and Dino-Kiosks.
The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
FEAST OF THE
BLACK NAZARENE
9 JAN, MANILA
Watch this intense devotional
procession through Manila’s
Quiapo district. Male devotees
crowd around the statue of Christ
as it moves along in the huge
procession, which may last
several hours.
EVENTS /// PROFILES /// GADGETS /// PLACES /// HEALTH /// STYLE
MACAU INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT
8-22 JAN, TOKYO
The Grand Sumo Tournament
happens six times a year, three of
which are held in Tokyo. Catch the
sumo wrestlers battling it out for
the prestigious Yokozuna or
Grand Champion title.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
MACAU This marathon continues to attract a large number of local
and international long-distance runners in three categories: the full
marathon (which includes the Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane), half
marathon and mini marathon.
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KUNINGAN CEREMONY
11 FEB, BALI
Held 10 days after Bali’s major
festival, the Galungan Festival,
the Kuningan Ceremony sees
devotees making special
offerings. Temples are beautifi ed
to bid farewell to the gods.
GIANT PUPPET PARADE
25 FEB, SIEM REAP
This local children’s community
arts project provides a platform
for disadvantaged children to
express themselves through art.
Siem Reap town.
TAIWAN LANTERN FESTIVAL
6-19 FEB, TAIPEI
Hundreds of paper lanterns
will fi ll the sky carrying with
them people’s wishes written
on the lanterns. Food and
game stalls, performances and
fi reworks displays contribute
to a carnival-like atmosphere.
Lugang Township.
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