Tourism also to be casualty in Assam Oct 31, 2008
The Autumn Festival 2008 kick starts with the Shillong Carnival on November 1 with a street parade consisting of over 15 tableaus accompanied by over 200 traditional dancers, pipe bands and traditional musicians from Meghalaya. Guwahati, which incidentally is the temple tourism hub, is likely to take the jolt as people may refrain from visiting the state after serial blasts in the prime locations of the city. (Economic Times)
Little Black Raincloud Co. not so new on the scene Oct 24, 2008
He developed about 12 over the summer with LBRC, which they've performed at Doc Water's Pub, Concerts in the Park, Rock the Vote, the Autumn Festival and several open mikes at the Alaskan Hotel & Bar. "All of my songs are about experiences and emotions," Croteau said. (Juneau Empire)
Arts, music, beer at AUTUMN FESTIVAL Oct 17, 2008
Juneau's annual Autumn Festival will celebrate its fifth year this weekend with a move to the rain-free Juneau Arts re Center ... All photos taken at the 2006 Autumn Festival ... Juneau's annual Autumn Festival will celebrate its fifth year this weekend with a move to the rain-free Juneau Arts & Culture Center. (Juneau Empire)
Aso skips controversial shrine Oct 17, 2008
Nearly 50 lawmakers including three senior vice ministers and a special adviser to Aso visited the shrine for its annual autumn festival on Friday, Kyodo news agency reported. Yoshinobu Shimamura, a ruling party politician who heads the nationalist lawmakers' group that regularly visits Yasukuni, said he hoped Aso would also pay his respects. (TVNZ)
Japanese lawmakers visit war shrine Oct 17, 2008
Forty-eight parliamentarians -- 21 upper house members and 27 lower house politicians -- visited the Yasukuni shrine on the first day of its four-day annual autumn festival. No cabinet members were seen at the shrine, which honours 2. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Top Ten travel's top places to drink beer Oct 13, 2008
Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival, Nikko City, Japan, Oct. 17 5. 81st Annual Feast of San Gennaro, New York, held in September 6. (Montana Standard, MT)
Art imitating life Oct 12, 2008
The masterpiece tableau of the 61-year-old Beijing native was on display at Ikano Power Centre during the Mid Autumn Festival celebration. There, he also had on display, one of his masterpieces, a collective ensemble of no less than 24 Chinese immortals, gods and goddesses, all encased in a walnut shell half. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Blowing candy Oct 5, 2008
The 30-year-old Beijing-native, who was at Ikano Power Centre in Selangor, for the Mid Autumn Festival promotions, drew plenty of wows when he blew dollops of caramel into balloons and shaped them into rats, snakes, cockerels, longevity gourds and other animal signs from the Chinese zodiac. Hou is tang ren, meaning candy man in Chinese. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wine of the Week: Von Stiehl Winery Oktoberfest 2007 Sep 21, 2008
defines Oktoberfest as an autumn festival that usually emphasizes merrymaking and the consumption of beer. While beer may dominate the festival, don t forget about the wine, especially this one , which was created for Von Stiehl Winery s annual wine festival in Algoma, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Staycation' nightlife Sep 5, 2008
If you're trapped in the cold trench of Spenard, how can you even dream about heading to the Langley Cranberry Festival in British Columbia or the Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival in Nikko City, Japan, for beer. What does your Top 10 Places to Drink Beer list look like if you can go only as far as your legs will carry you. (Anchorage Daily News)
Celebrating festivals according to customs Jun 7, 2008
A year later, the central government decided to add the Duanwu Festival, together with two other traditional festivals - Tomb Sweeping Day and Mid Autumn Festival - to the list of public holidays. According to tradition, our ancestors believed the hot weather in midsummer might cause various diseases. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's tourist volume shrinks in shortened May Day holiday May 4, 2008
China began to entitle its employees to paid holidays of five to 15 days off a year in addition to national holidays and weekends in December, when it scraped the May Day "golden week" and added Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon-boat Festival and Mid Autumn Festival to the list of public holidays. The "golden week" holidays were launched in 1999 to encourage Chinese to spend more money for the benefit of economic growth. (Xinhuanet, China)
Quantum Racing saves her handicap time on Ichi Ban Mar 22, 2008
The Brisbane Gladstone Yacht Race forms part of the Moreton Bay Autumn Festival, a new Lord Mayoral initiative, sponsored by the Moreton Bay Task Force of Mayors and supported by Brisbane Marketing. For further information about the Moreton Bay Autumn Festival visit. (Sail World)
Palm Sunday, everyday Mar 15, 2008
During the Jewish autumn festival, palm fronds ---- together with myrtle and willow ---- are waved in four directions to symbolize the gathering of clouds for rain. Gregory said he and his workers collect fronds usually from Canary palms. (North County Times)
Xinhua top 10 domestic news events in 2007 Dec 31, 2007
The Chinese government on Dec. 16 officially announced a new holiday plan, scrapping one of the three "golden week" holidays and added three traditional festivals -- Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon-boat Festival and Mid Autumn Festival -- to the list of public holidays. 9. (Xinhuanet, China)
China makes three traditional festivals holidays, scraps one golden week Dec 17, 2007
The new national public holiday plan adds three traditional festivals -- Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon-boat Festival and Mid Autumn Festival -- to the list of public holidays. The plan, which comes into effect on Jan. 1, also increases the total number of national holidays from 10 to 11 days. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Tis the festive season (almost every week) Nov 6, 2007
There also are plenty of regional food festivals with a cultural theme, such as King Valley's La Dolce Vita festival and Lavandula's Swiss-Italian Autumn Festival ... Lavandula's Swiss Italian Autumn Festival (27). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Meghalaya sets world guitar record Oct 30, 2007
In 2006, a band of about 7,951 drummers in Shillong had set a new world record for the largest drum ensemble by performing for more than five minutes in perfect rhythm during the annual Autumn Festival ... The guitar ensemble titled Rhythms of Meghalaya was the opening item at the 10-day-long Autumn Festival that began here Friday ... Last year, a band of about 7,951 drummers in Shillong had set a new world record for the largest drum ensemble by performing for more than five minutes in perfect... (Hindustan Times)
1730 guitarists pay ode to Dylan Oct 28, 2007
The event also marked the beginning a month-long autumn festival organised by MTDF.. Loading. (Times of India)
The hills are alive... with the sound of imitation Bob Dylans Oct 27, 2007
The Meghalayan guitar-ensemble, like the drum ensemble last year, was part of the autumn festival that the MTDF holds every year in the state capital, Shillong, to promote the state as a tourist destination. On Friday the gathering of guitarists - most of them amateurs - met at the city's Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Strumming their way into Guinness Oct 27, 2007
It also marked the beginning of a 10-day long autumn festival in Shillong. Printer friendly Send this article to Friends by. (Hindu)
Shillong set for record-breaking guitar fiesta Oct 23, 2007
Shillong, (PTI): Come October 26, and Meghalaya will kick-off its famous Shillong Autumn Festival with a record-breaking event when over 2,000 guitarists would vie for a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest guitar ensemble ... The proposed guitar ensemble, which is also expected to witness celebrity guitarists, will kick off the 10-day-long Autumn Festival in this hill city, often billed as the country's rock capital. (Hindu)
Ionia's Autumn Festival Oct 20, 2007
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - News. Saturday, October 20, 2007. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Brown and Bond lead the cheers for England Oct 20, 2007
Gordon Brown and James Bond lead the cheers for England. White-shirted hordes head for Paris in search of tickets while at home economists anticipate 200 million spending spree. (Guardian Unlimited)
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The band captured the Grand Championship title two weeks ago at the Greencastle-Antrim High School Autumn Festival, sponsored by the Cavalcade of Bands. The 2007 marching band season has been a transitional period for the Falcon Band as they explore performing in other band circuits. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Oakdale full of fall fun Oct 14, 2007
FREEPORT - For Freeport resident Molly Doolittle, it was worth braving the brisk fall weather on Saturday to take in the sweet smells of apple cider, pancakes and sausage at Oakdale Nature Reserve's annual autumn festival. But for children in the park like 7-year-old Lauren Miller, it was an opportunity to stuff straw into a few worn-out clothes to make a scarecrow, ride a train of barrels and make art out of corn. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Annual autumn fest set to go Oct 13, 2007
The city's 16th annual Autumn Festival kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m., with activities on Elm Street off Biddle Avenue. One activity that should interest children is the Wyandotte Jaycees pumpkin-decorating contest. (The News-Herald)
Conshy FunFest is a success Oct 11, 2007
The Recorder described it as: "An autumn festival with music, fun and frolic. It began with a five- kilometer run, with 198 racers participating. It was sponsored by Ed Comer, president of the Wrickley Nut Co and proprietor of Edwards-Freeman Snack Outlet on Hector Street; Ray Weinmann, the General Chairman." There were 10,000 estimated visitors, who congregated along three blocks down Fayette Street, which were blocked off, from Elm to Third Avenue. Music was provided by four bands, starting... (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
What's Up Sep 22, 2007
BIRDS OF PLAY: Pigeons arent the only winged things native to the city. Learn more about Brooklyns birds of prey at the Audubon Center of Prospect Parks Hawk Weekend, complete with. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lagor road race called off Sep 21, 2007
Because of the standoff, parade officials as recently as Monday were considering canceling the parade, which is the highlight of the city's annual autumn festival held every Columbus Day weekend since 1978. The Charlie Lagor Charity Road Race is also a city institution that has been held for the past 35 years to help benefit the Milk Fund. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Leachville PD chief responds to allegations Sep 20, 2007
Teresa Johnson, secretary/treasurer of the Leachville Fire Department reported that the department responded to two fires in August, 10 First Responder calls, updated Rural Fire listings, special firemen training from in-house instruction, department members planned for Autumn Festival to benefit the department and First Responders. The total Fire Department/First Responder s August balance of the financial and activities fund was listed as 51,175. (The Town Crier, AR)
New Conflicts Accompany Nepal’s Efforts at Democracy Apr 29, 2007
This week, two cabinet members suggested that elections could be organized by November, when there is a tiny window in Nepal;s difficult social and climatic calendar ; after the rains and autumn festival season and before the harvest. The United Nations urged the government this week to act to hold elections quickly. (The Ledger)
Artist in Residence Lihua Zhao Apr 26, 2007
"Autumn Festival II" includes another animal figure, possibly a bear or large dog, behind the woman's right shoulder. Several of the acrylic pieces are on rice paper applied to canvas. (Daily Triplicate)
Qingming cross-straits flights begin Mar 31, 2007
The service has now been expanded to other traditional festival holidays, including Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid Autumn Festival. " border="0">The first of 42 round-trip charter flights across the Taiwan Straits, designed for the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, arrived in Shanghai Pudong Airport at 1:30 p.m. March 30, 2007. Taiwan-based China Airlines has run the unprecedented flight for the Qingming Festival over the past 57 years. In previous years, the charter... (People's Daily Online, China)
Ajumako-Bisease still waiting for 'Ohene' Geldof's help Mar 11, 2007
"The only thing he did promise was that he would return at some point for an autumn festival, which he hasn't done yet, but he will. The notion that he could in any way develop Bisease is ridiculous. He wouldn't promise something that he could not do, could not deliver. "I think a misunderstanding is a reasonable way to put it. He certainly does not wish to criticise them, and it does not in any way diminish his appreciation of the hospitality he was shown and for the people who live there. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
All lighted up for Lunar New Year Feb 15, 2007
As the highest leading body of the Chinese organisations in the state, its no surprise that the Town Hall is always in the thick of Chinese celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Mid Autumn Festival, Tong Yuen Festival and many more. Festive glow:The Penang Chinese Town Hall is aglow in all its glory comes nightfall throughout the Lunar New Year celebration. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
