Once the capital of the great Mewar Kingdom, the regal city Udaipur, today, holds on to a charming modern town vibe. Nestled between glass-like lakes and the ancient Aravalli Hills, the picturesque, classic Udaipur looks gorgeous throughout the year. But the beauty of the city multiplies 10x during Diwali when the complete city with its...Read More

Vassa or the annual rain retreat is an ascetic practice among the Buddhist monks from South and Southeast Asia. Every year, during the three-month monsoon period, monks strictly confine themselves at one place. They gather in monasteries for a time of study and religious talks. The monks dedicate Vassa to intensive meditation, self-reflection, and to...Read More

Shigmo or Shigmotsav in Goa is a culturally vibrant local festival marking the end of winter and welcoming spring! Goa remains alive with high spirits to give you a warm welcome all through the year, but during Shigmotsav Goa is set to show its multi-shaded culture, customs, and centuries-old traditions and practices. Shigmotsav is a...Read More

Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is a popular Chinese festival that celebrates the dawn of a New Year, following the traditional Chinese calendar. While most of the world welcomes New Year by following the Gregorian calendar (which is a solar calendar), China gives a toast to New Year following the Chinese traditional Lunisolar...Read More

Christmas in Asia is a sight to behold. Many of the Asian countries dazzle during the Christmas month. With the onset of December, these cities start glowing with sparkling lights, and eye-catching Christmas decorations pop up. Visiting one of these exotic destinations during Christmas is like living a dream that you’d never want to wake...Read More

Winter festivals in Asia, the largest continent of the world, are distinct and vibrant. Traveling in Asia during the frigid winter months gives you amazing and indelible experiences that will make you come back every winter to this beautiful and ravishing wonderland, Asia. Culturally diverse, the continent celebrates many unique and amusing winter fetes that’ll...Read More

Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India and the biggest in West Bengal (an eastern state of India). It’s a nine-day Hindu religious festival of worshipping deity Durga on the earth. The northern part of India celebrates it as Navaratri (a divine occasion of 9 days to worship devi Durga), and a...Read More

At the bank of the Arabian Sea, the largest city of India, Mumbai, celebrates Ganpati Festival every year with abundant energy and zeal. Ten days and lakhs of devotees! Every street and every corner of the city is illuminated to welcome the beloved God Ganesha. Crowded street, high-spirited devotees, and loud drumbeats; it’s the birthday...Read More

Every year, Malaysia celebrates a unique and vibrant three-day music festival to cherish the diversity of world music. Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) provides musicians across the world a stage to share and showcase their talent on a global platform. The show brings legendary musicians from all seven continents and native talent from the mystical...Read More

Sky Lantern Festival, an age-old custom of releasing sky lanterns is now one of the biggest festivals in Asia. During Lantern Festival, People from all over the world gather enthusiastically in Taiwan to experience the magical evening of Lantern Festival. On the fifteenth day of Chinese New Year, also the very first full moon night...Read More