Singapore Holidays 2011

Aug 27th

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With lots of new destinations and attractions, 2011 is certainly a very good year to visit Singapore. The two Integrated Resorts (Sentosa IR and Marina Bay IR) will be fully open by then, and the new shopping malls sprawling around the town will win the hearts of any shopaholic. With no major world-wide sporting event such as World Cup or the Olympics, the more reason for people to just relax in the lush spa’s around Singapore or enjoy the city buzz. More >

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2011 Calendar

Aug 27th

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As we are approaching year 2011, the 2011 calendar can be quite handy in planning for holidays or task. Here is a free 2011 calendar download, courtesy of sgholiday.com. More >

Hari Raya 2010

Jun 17th

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Hari Raya in South-East Asia Countries

Eid al-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Around the world, there are many names to refer to this day, which is one of the most important festival for Muslims.

In Malay-speaking countries of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei Eid is often called (affectionately) as Hari Raya, which literally means “Big Day” or “Celebration Day”.

When is the Hari Raya in 2010 ?
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Australia Public Holidays 2011 Calendar

May 17th

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List of 2011 Australia Public Holidays

Most of public holidays in Australia are declared on a state and territory basis, except for some holidays which are observed in all states and territories, and are therefore de facto national holidays.

Usually, public and private workers are entitled to take off a public holiday with regular pay, while businesses that are normally open on a public holiday may require employees to work on the day. Traditionally, in this case, the workers were paid at a penalty rate – usually 1½ (known as “time and a half”) or 2 times (known as “double time”) the regular pay. In recent years this tradition has changed somewhat. Most of the entitlement to penalty rates of pay has been reduced or entirely eliminated in many work places. More >

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Philippines Public Holidays 2011 Calendar

May 14th

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List of 2011 Philippines Public Holidays

In Philippines, aside from national holidays which are celebrated nationwide, there are local holidays depending on the demographics of the population. National holidays are further differentiated between Regular Holidays and Nationwide Special Holidays. There are three nationwide special holidays in Philippines, which are Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints Day, and Last Day of the Year. More >

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UK Public Holidays 2011 Calendar

May 13th

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2011 United Kingdom Bank Holidays / Public Holidays

In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, workers are not automatically entitled to time off on a public holiday. Time off can be provided for in an employment agreement or by expending annual leave.

Owing to the fact that England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom, each country have different set of public holidays (more commonly called as bank holidays in UK). More >

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Vietnam Public Holidays 2011 Calendar

May 10th

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List of 2011 Vietnam Public Holidays

There are a total of 9 days of Vietnamese public holidays a year, making it the lowest in the region. Before that, there are even less Vietnamese public holidays, with workers observed just 8 days of public holiday a year. Starting from March 28, 2007 Vietnam government added the traditional holiday commemorating the mythical Hung Kings to its list of public holidays, increasing the number of days to 9. More >

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China National Public Holidays 2011 Calendar

May 10th

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Dates of 2011 People’s Republic of China (PRC) National/Public Holidays

Here is the list of China public holidays. Do note that some of these public holidays falls on Saturday or Sunday, which is a norm in the seven working days China.

Most of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) public holidays are traditional holidays, with some holidays dating back to pre-Civil war era festivals. The only international holidays observed here are New Year’s Day on 1 January 2011 and May Day/Labour Day on 1 May 2011. More >

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River Hongbao At Marina Bay 2010

Feb 11th

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In spirit of 2010 Chinese New Year celebrations, The Float@Marina Bay will be transformed into a fairyland of lantern displays and decorations with the God of Fortune and twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals.

Look out for the firing of firecrackers and fireworks against the spectacular skyline. Join in the Chinese Lantern riddle-guessing and other onsite competitions while savouring an array of mouth-watering local cuisines, specialty food from Chengdu (China) and beverages.

There will also be onsite cooking demonstrations, handicrafts and specialty products for sale. Visitors can also look forward to line-up exciting performances from Chengdu, Taiwan and local groups.

Dates: 12 Feb 2010 to 20 Feb 2010
Time: From 12 noon to 2330 hrs
FREE Hotel Pick Up Time: 13:00, 15:00 or 18:00
Except for CNY eve (13 Feb 2010):12 noon to 1.00am.
Price: S$19.90 (Adult) / S$15.90 (Child)

Package includes:
A) FunVee City Attractions Hopper Pass
B) FunVee Ethnic Attractions Hopper Pass
C) FunVee Marina Attractions Hopper
D) Complimentary Sentosa Attractions Hopper
E) Complimentary Marina Bay Walking Tour (worth S$12)
F) Complimentary Drink at Hard Rock Cafe
G) Complimentary Drink at Manchester United Cafe & Bar (worth over S$35)

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Indonesia Independence Day 17 August 2009 Holiday

Aug 12th

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Indonesia Independence Day Celebrations – 17 August 2009

HUT RI / Hari Ulang Tahun Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia Ke-64

HUT RI 64

This coming Monday 17 August 2009, Indonesia is celebrating the 64th Independence Day. Indonesia Independence Day is observed to mark the Proclamation (Declaration) of Indonesian Independence on Friday, August 17, 1945. Prior to the proclamation, Indonesia had been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese for over 300 years.

What to expect?

Independence day is a huge celebration in Indonesia. Most businesses and offices are closed on the Independence day, but preparations are started 2-3 months before that. Business and locals are chirping in for activities with donations. Streets and building around the country are decorated with the ornaments such as Indonesian red-white flags and congratulatory banners.

Days around the festival, visitors can observe lots of interesting activities. In almost every villages, town and cities, you can watch sports competitions and free concerts. On the day itself, the main attractions are the town parades, with marching bands, decorated cars and bikes, barongs, and kuda lumpings.

For the locals, one of the most anticipated activity is the panjat pinang game. People groups into a team of 3-6 persons each, to attempt a climb of slippery poles for gifts and prizes on top of the pole. It’s really quite fun to watch.

Panjat Pinang

The Indonesian Independence proclamation text

in Indonesian

PROKLAMASI
Kami, bangsa Indonesia, dengan ini menjatakan kemerdekaan Indonesia.
Hal-hal jang mengenai pemindahan kekoeasaan d.l.l., diselenggarakan dengan tjara saksama dan dalam tempo jang sesingkat-singkatnja.
Djakarta, hari 17 boelan 8 tahoen 05
Atas nama bangsa Indonesia
–tanda tangan Soekarno/Hatta–
Soekarno – Hatta

English translation:

PROCLAMATION
WE THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA HEREBY DECLARE THE INDEPENDENCE OF
INDONESIA. MATTERS WHICH CONCERN THE TRANSFER OF POWER AND
OTHER THINGS WILL BE EXECUTED BY CAREFUL MEANS AND IN THE
SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.
DJAKARTA, 17 AUGUST 1945
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA
SOEKARNO—HATTA