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Celebrate NYE New Years Eve 2014 in Hong Kong

Let's Celebrate New Years Eve 2014 in Hong Kong Countdown - Fireworks, Events, Parties and Hotels HK Island, Hong Kong, China International New Years Eve celebration in Hong Kong is still surprisingly vibrant, possibly due to the high number of expats that make their home here, and due to the fantastically cosmopolitan nature of the place as well - there really is nowhere in the world quite like Hong Kong! Since 2008, a 60-second numerical countdown to New Year's, consisting of LED lights and pyrotechnic display effects, on the facade of Two International Finance Centre was launched, followed by a firework display and an exhibition of the Symphony of Lights. Countdown - Fireworks, Events & Party on NYE New Years Eve 2014 in Hong Kong Best areas to join the party in the early evening at the Central, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui regions, where you can enjoy the best views of the night lights along the harbor. The eponymous Times Square shopping mal...

NYE New Years Eve 2014 in Tokyo Japan

NYE New Years Eve 2014 in Tokyo Japan - Countdown, Fireworks, Events, Parties and Hotels The Japanese can take credit for being one of the first countries anywhere in the world to make use of fireworks, hence it will be no surprise that they light up the city skyline on NYE with a spectacular firework display that can be viewed for miles around across the famous Tokyo Bay and at the iconic Tokyo Tower. Tokyo also holds a number of parties on the last day of 2013 and the city's hotels are packed with visitors from across Japan and abroad. Countdown Fireworks, Events & Parties New Years Eve 2014 in Tokyo Japan Shogatsu is the Japanese name for New Year, and it’s become one of the popular event in japan. One common diversion is to join the crowds doing hatsumode, the year's first visit to a shrine or temple. Most atmospheric is a visit to a temple around midnight on NYE, when the temple's bell is rung repeatedly. Some of the most popular shrines and templ...

New Years Eve 2014 in Sydney

Let's Celebrate New Years Eve 2014 in Sydney Countdown, Fireworks, Events, Parties, Hotels Sydney, Australia, 31 December 2013, Midnight Considered as one of the most iconic NYE fireworks anywhere in the world take place in Sydney, with the focus being the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Sydney is one of the major cities to greet the new year, hence the rest of the world turns its eyes to Sydney first of all. You need to get there early to secure a decent spot for NYE 2014 in Sydney, and be aware that it's an alcohol free event so you won't be able to take any booze, although we found they didn't apply a scent test to this policy so should you decide to spice up, say, your 2 litre bottle of Coke then you should get away with it. There will be an official live stream webcast of the New Years Eve 2014 in Sydney and midnight fireworks available for the first time in the event's history - click here. Before and after the fireworks then the area...

New York New Years Eve 2014

New York New Years Eve 2014 Ball Drop, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels Times Square, NYC, New York, USA, 31 December 2013, Midnight Well, this is the big one! New York's Times Square hold the party everyone waits up for! The fireworks and the ball drop are the obvious highlight but there are events going on throughout the day - turn up nice and early (you'll need to!) and be treated to a full day of entertainment including live music, celebrity guest appearances, comedy acts and dancers. Fireworks, Events & Party Listings  Times Square is a major component of the NYE 2014 celebration, with the world famous ball drop. The Waterford crystal ball located on the roof of One Times Square begins descending its tower at 11:59 pm, and triggers fireworks at the stroke of midnight when it reaches the bottom. Toshiba's Times Square billboard screen, the "ToshibaVision", also displays a timer with the crowd counting at the final ten seconds....

New Years Eve 2014 in Edinburgh

New Years Eve Hogmanay 2014 in Edinburgh - Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 31 December 2013, Midnight For many people, Edinburgh is synonymous with New Year's Eve, and the Hogmanay street party can certainly rival more flashy alternatives in Sydney and New York's Times Square for sheer global celebrity value. It's one of those places everyone should go at least once in their lifetime, a genuine "I've been there" type of experience. The cannon on Edinburgh Castle, fired by the locally famous Tam the Gun on the stroke of midnight, provides a highlight of the evening, and is immediately followed by a large fireworks display, for which the castle itself, perched majestically at the peak of the city, and viewable for miles around, provides a wonderful central point. NYE 2014 in Edinburgh - Fireworks, Events and; Party Listings Edinburgh's 2013 Hogmanay celebration concert was headlined by ...

Istanbul New Years Eve 2014

Istanbul New Years Eve 2014 - Fireworks Display, Events, Parties, Hotels information Istanbul, as the capital city of Turkey is the focal point for the country's celebration of the New Year, and NYE 2014 will be no exception. With a dramatic setting at the mouth of the Bosphorus, the city of Istanbul provides a spectacular backdrop to some on the most spectacularly scenic fireworks displays anywhere in the world. It's not necessarily a city you would associate with huge festivities for the new year, but the city certainly comes to life on this night. You have to remember Christmas isn't celebrated in this region, so perhaps they benefit from the relative lack of party-fatigue that affects some of the world's other major population centres. The Turkish people are very fond of pyrotechnics too, so and large sclae fireworks displays will always see them out in numbers to enjoy the spectacle. Fireworks, Events & Party Listings IN Istanbul New Years Eve 20...

Madrid New Years Eve 2014 Firework Display - Attraction and Hotels

Plan your holiday for New Years Eve 2014 in Madrid. There will be a massive variety of parties and entertainment taking places at the city's buzzing bar, restaurant and hotel scene, and the crowds will still gather in the central Puerto del Sol as the countdown to midnight approaches NYE 2014, with the main party clustered around the Casa de Correos building. The main Spanish tradition is eating grapes as the clock strikes midnight - one for each of the twelve chimes to be precise, so make sure you pay a visit to the local fruit market before you head out for the night, although you will usually find that enterprising street vendors will capitalize on the tradition by selling (overpriced!) bunches to you as the hour approaches. The New Years Eve party in Madrid lasts until dawn, with the bars keeping their doors open until the last of the patrons have left, so you may not get the best value out of your hotel room, but there are plenty places to choose from if you would l...

The Crooked Forest of Gryfino Poland

In a tiny corner in north-west Poland near Gryfino, is a forest of about 400 pine trees that grow with a 90 degree bend at the base of their trunks, before rising vertically again. This collection of curved trees has been named the "Crooked Forest". The way the trunks are curved and all bent towards the same direction – northward – the cause of the curvature appear to be man made as opposed to natural. It is estimated that the trees were allowed to grow for seven or ten years before being held down for a purpose unknown. The most intriguing explanation suggests that a group of farmers manipulated the trees after planting them in 1930. Apparently, the farmers hoped to make furniture from the bent shapes and intervene when the trees were only 10 years old. However, before they could be harvested, the outbreak of the Second World War interrupted the plans of whoever was growing and tending the grove, leaving their plans a mystery.

Kuda Emas Paling Indah di Dunia

Kuda berbulu emas itu benar-benar ada, namanya Akhal-Teke, jenis kuda keturunan dari Turkmenistan. Selain berpenampilan penuh kemilau seperti emas, kuda jenis ini juga dikenal cepat, tangguh, serta punya daya tahan hebat untuk medan berat. Konon Akhal-Teke hanya tinggal sedikit jumlahnya. Kuda yang juga jadi lambang negara Turkmenistan ini menurut wikipedia hanya tersisa sekitar 3500 ekor di seluruh permukaan bumi. Banyak pendapat berkembang mengenai asal-usul 'kuda emas' ini. Salah satu catatan menyebut bahwa Akhal-Teke sudah ada sejak ribuan tahun lalu namun disembunyikan oleh suku terpencil di gurun Kara Kum. Namun ada pula yang mengklaim bahwa kuda jenis ini sudah dipakai saat bangsa Mongol jadi penguasa dunia di abad ketiga belas dan keempat belas. Sebagai ras unggul, Akhal-Teke terus disilang dengan jenis lain agar bisa menghasilkan keturunan baru dan tidak punah. Kuda emas ini sudah terbukti sangat tangguh, dengan postur atletis maka sering dijadikan kuda...

High-Wire Artist Nik Wallenda To Cross Arizona Gorge

Nik Wallenda, scion of the famous "Flying Wallendas" family, plans to set out suspended 1,500 feet above the Colorado River Gorge in Arizona with only his legendary sense of balance and a 2-inch-thick cable between him and certain death. Wallenda, 34, will walk the quarter-mile across the gorge, which is located near the Grand Canyon. The stunt comes a year after he successfully , earning a seventh Guinness World Record in the process. One key difference between Sunday's attempted feat and last year's Niagra crossing is that this time Wallenda will dispense with his safety harness. The Associated Press writes that "Nik Wallenda” is a seventh-generation high-wire artist. ... His great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, fell during a performance in Puerto Rico and died at the age of 73. Several other family members, including a cousin and an uncle, have perished while performing wire walking stunts."

New Years Eve 2014 in London

New Years Eve 2014 in London Overview Celebrate NYE 2014 in London. NYE is considered as the biggest party night or festival in london, with a host of festivities, fireworks and fun! On New Years Eve 2014 in London , this city will comes alive with various celebrations, fireworks and parties in every corner of the capital. Be here from the afternoon till midnight to help see in the New Year with a bang! Prepare to be dazzled by spectacular Firework along the river Thames. For those who like to party, New Year's Eve in London offers you some of the best clubs, pubs, dining, private celebrations and sophisticated functions in the world.  And the fun doesn't stop with NYE, there's a host of exciting events in London on New Year's Day too.  Planning your New Years Eve 2014 in London The Mayor's office advises New Year's Eve revellers to plan ahead. Many venues, such as pubs, bars and clubs, are likely to be ticketed with advance booking.  ...

Public Holidays 2014 in Dubai

Public Holidays 2014 in Dubai. Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. It is one of the seven emirates in the UAE, and it has the largest population among all of the emirates. Together with Abu Dhabi, this second largest emirate by land area in the UAE are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical issues related to national importance. List of Dubai Public Holidays 2014 is available below. Most of Dubai public holidays are made of Islamic festivals based on Islamic calendar. Thus, in Western calendar, the dates of holidays in Dubai change every year. Please note that Dubai public holiday 2014 calendar below is based on estimates. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the 2014 Dubai holiday calendar. List of 2014 Dubai Public Holidays Here is the list of Dubai Public Holidays for calendar year 2014. International New Year’s Day New Year 2014 Wednesday, 1 January 2014  Mouloud – Bi...

Singapore New Years Eve 2014

Let’s plan to celebrate New Years Eve 2014 in Singapore and enjoy the Fireworks, Events, Parties, and the best Hotels.  The Biggest Celebration of Singapore New Years Eve 2014 The biggest New Years Eve 2014 celebration in Singapore takes place in the Marina Bay area. It is attended by 250,000 or more people. The party spans around the bay area starting from the Marina Bay floating Stadium to the Esplanade promenade, the Esplanade Bridge, Benjamin Sheares Bridge, Merlion Park, and the Padang at City Hall facing the Marina Bay. The celebrations are also visible from nearby hotels such as The Fullerton Hotel, Marina Mandarin, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Marina Bay Sands. Celebrate this New Year's Eve at the largest beach countdown party in Asia, the Siloso Beach Party. Party people can expect 12 hours of non-stop music and dip in the giant foam pool at Siloso Beach's 1.2-kilometres stretch of pristine beach. Get ready to count down to 2012 with a wet and wild party!...

Chinese Cat-Boy Can See Perfectly in the Dark

If you ever doubted real X-Men were among us, check out the neat super-power of Nong Youhui , a young Chinese boy who can see in total darkness. The first news about a little Chinese child with cat-like eyes who could see in the dark as well as normal people see in clear daylight, first broke out in 2009. Doctors who examined little Nong Youhui said he was born with a rare condition known as luekodermia, which leaves his eyes exposed to sunlight damage, but also allow him to see clearly in the dark. An eye-specialist has been visited Nong Youhui , in his home village, in China’s Guanxi province, to examine his unusual eyes. the first thing he noticed when he arrived was that Nong’s eyes were light blue just like Westerners, but very unusual for Asians. He became even more intrigued when he noticed that when shined upon with a flashlight, the boy’s eyes would emit a kind of blue-green light, just like a cat’s. As it turned out, his eyes not only looked liked a feline’s they a...

Chinese Beach Swimwear Face Kinis

A kind of swimwear trend is sweeping the beaches in Qingdao, eastern China's Shandong province - China. Since the weather is getting hotter, hence many women and men are seen wearing full body suits that cover from head to toe on the beaches. The upper part of the swimsuit has a ski-mask with holes cut out at appropriate places to leave the eyes, nose and mouth exposed, giving the wearer an odd Lucha libre look. The Netizens are calling the swimwear "face-kinis”  The mask are a way for Chinese bathers to protect their skin from the sunburn, but it turns out that they are equally handy at repelling insects and jellyfish.  Unlike in western culture, women in Asian countries don’t like to get a tan particularly in the face. Tan is often seen as a connection to outdoor work and peasantry who toil in the sun. Fair skin, on the other hand, is associated with aristocracy and seen as a sign of feminine beauty unscathed by the indignities of manual labor. Preserving one...

UFO memorial monument in Kronoskogen, Sweden

This memorial monument was made because allegedly an UFO had landed in the forest areas Kronoskogen. The monument declared by Gosta Carlsson, a Swedish ice hockey player, as reported by the Atlas Obsucra, Monday (05/27/2013). Kronoskogen ufo UFO memorial monument in Kronoskogen, Sweden Gosta said, once there was an UFO that landed on the ground of Kronoskogen on May 18, 1946. The monument was constructed in 1963 with concrete construction. ufo monument UFO memorial monument in Kronoskogen, Sweden  Gosta also said he met with the aliens and received a prescription for medical treatment naturally that makes him healthy. So why, Gosta establish a drug manufacturer named Cernelle and Allergon. After that, the monument was built for UFO landing. However, many people who do not agree with the statement of Gosta Carlsson. They do not believe that the monument was made by reason of an UFO ever landed in the woods of Kronoskogen. There has never been evidence to decla...

Longest Zipline in Asia

what other activity could you engage in to slake your thirst for adventure If you feel like bungee jumping is too much of a risk but would like to be like Superman for the moment?  There are actually several: hang gliding, parasailing and ziplining are a few. Of the three, ziplining is perhaps the least risky, since you will be securely tethered to steel cables while you slide down a la Man of Steel.  Ziplines are recent addition to attractions in the Philippines. In particular, Bukidnon, well-renowned locally as the Pineapple Central of the country because of the vast pineapple plantations maintained by a private company, is in the heart of zipline action. It also does not hurt that Bukidnon is just north of Davao City, the main tourist hub in the south, so getting there should be something like nailing two birds with one stone.  The 840-meter dual cable zipline in Dahilayan Adventure Park in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, is presently the longest in Asia. Th...

Thaipusam 2014

Thaipusam or Thai Poosam is a yearly holiday celebrated by the Tamil Hindus to honor Lord Murugan. This holiday is hugely anticipated and widely observed in many parts of the world where Tamil communities, big or small, can be found. Thaipusam is celebrated when the moon is full on the tenth Tamil month called Thai. When is Thaipusam 2014? Thaipusam for 2014 will fall on 17 January 2014, but celebrations start and end before the date itself. The Story of Thaipusam The story of Thaipusam is deeply entrenched in Hindu mythology. The Devas (deities of natural forces and moral values) were in constant battle with the Asuras (deities of chaos). Their constant loss had the devas approach Lord Shiva for help, asking him for a strong leader to carry them to victory. Different accounts state that Murngan was born to Shiva and Parvati, and successfully led the devas in defeating the asuras. This led to the creation of the festival Thaipusam. Symbols of Thaipusam Thaipu...

Hari Raya Idul Fitri 2013

Perayaan hari Raya Idul Fitri 2013. Hari raya Idul Fitri atau juga disebut Hari Lebaran di Indonesia, merupakan hari raya umat Muslim untuk merayakan kemenangan setelah sebulan penuh menjalankan ibadah puasa. Oleh karenanya, Idul Fitri juga disebut sebagai Hari Kemenangan bagi umat muslim.  Di Indonesia, hari raya ini merupakan salah satu hari libur terbesar yakni 2 hari libur nasional ditambah beberapa hari cuti bersama bagi karyawan swasta dan pegawai negeri, disamping itu, para pelajar pun juga mendapatkan libur kurang lebih seminggu.  Tanggal Idul Fitri 2013  Idul Fitri pada kalender islam merupakan tanggal 1 Syawal. Karena adanya perbedaan jumlah hari dalam kalender islam dan kalender masehi, maka tanggal idul fitri pada tahun masehi selalu maju yakni biasanya maju 11 hari dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya.  Kapan Perayaan Idul Fitri 2013 di Indonesia?  Perayaan hari raya Idul Fitri pada tahun 2013 atau 1434 Hijriah diperkirakan jatuh p...