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Top Asia Destinations: Siem Reap
Oct 28th
Needless to say, Siem Reap is like a volcano waiting to erupt at any point. Cambodia has made its mark in the history of the world, whether good or bad, and Siem Reap followed. The city was once dominated by the rich, the famous and the most talked of the communities.
Today, better things are still blessed within the boundaries of the country. The success and grand stature of the city was never anticipated by many, and was surprised on how this turned out to be on their advantage.
Hotels, business commodities, restaurants of the highest level began to overpower its trademark temples. Its colonial history is still very present among others, evident to some of its chateaus and boulevards. Slowly but surely, Siem Reap is making another splash into the world not only in the aspect of tourism, but also for the well being of its name, and for its people.
Vesak Day 2012 – Wesak Day 2012
Aug 21st
2012 Vesak / 2012 Wesak Celebration
In Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India
Vesak is an annual public holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in South Asian and South East Asian countries like Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan and India. Sometimes informally called “Buddha’s birthday,” it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment Nirvana, and passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. More >
