Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Festivals in Europe

September:

OKTOBERFEST 
Salient Features:

·         World’s biggest Beer festival
·         Local breweries unveil seasonal specialties most importantly the special Oktoberfest special Beer which is a delight !

What you get ?
To taste more than 150 Belgian Christmas and winter Beers !

When and Where ?
Last week of September to First week of October, 2014 @ Munich, Germany

Where to refer for more details ?


THE VENICE HISTORICAL REGATTA

Salient Features:

·         Biggest Annual Boating Event
·         One of the most colorful and enthralling events in Venice, the City of Canals

What you get ?
A chance to enjoy the boating event which is one of the best in the world !

When and Where ?
7th September, 2014, 2014 @ Venice

Where to refer for more details ?



MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW
Salient Features:
  • Spectacular annual event that features exhibitions of historic aircraft and displays by some of the best air force aeronautic teams in the world
  • Aircrafts include F-16, US F-14, EA-6B, S-3, F-18, Tornados, B-52, B-1B, Spitfire and Hurricane

What you get ?
To see a diverse fleet of sophisticated aircrafts from around the world

When and Where ?
27th-28th September, 2014, 2014 @ Malta

Where to refer for more details ?





October:

MIDDLE SEA RACE

Salient Features:
  •  Truly challenging yacht race because of changeable and demanding conditions
  •   Most beautiful and scenic race course in the world


When and Where ?
Mid October, 2014 @ Malta

Where to refer for more details ?



FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR


Salient Features:
  • World's biggest Book and Media trade fair
  • Draws big publishing houses, independent book-sellers and avid book browsers


What you get ?
It is a paradise for Book-Lovers

When and Where ?
8th-12th October, 2014@ Frankfurt, Germany

Where to refer for more details ?


PALAU 100 CONCERT SEASON

Salient Features:
  • Kicks off at the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, one of the world’s top concert halls
  • The concert season features a long and impressive line-up of conductors and orchestras


·         It attracts famous musicians from all over the world
When and Where ?
Early October, 2014@ Barcelona, Spain

Where to refer for more details ?




November:

BERLIN JAZZ-FEST

Salient Features:

·         It is Germany's pre-eminent Jazz festival. Meet World's finest Jazz musicians
·         Celebrating 50th Exciting Years this year !

What you get ?
An opportunity to see

When and Where ?
30th Oct- 2nd Nov, 2014 @ Berlin, Germany

Where to refer for more details ?

INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

Salient Features:
·         Run on the footsteps of ancient GODS and HEROES
·         Retraces the original marathon route taken by a young warrior in 490 BC to announce the Athenian Victory over the Persian

What you get ?
An opportunity to see the world’s oldest racing track

When and Where ?
9th November, 2014 @ Athens, Greece

Where to refer for more details ?


INTERNATIONAL SKI COUNTDOWN

Salient Features:
·         Skiing and Snowboarding in the Alpines
·         Thrilling experience of skiing with the professionals

What you get ?
An opportunity to ski on one of the finest tracks of the world

When and Where ?
November, 2014 @ Obertauern , Austria

Where to refer for more details ?


International Film & Television Festival (Geneva)
Salient Features:
  • World renowned Film Festival. Includes Children’s Day, Film previews and Film Market
  • New Digital trends and an amalgamation of all genres of movies


When and Where ?
6th to 13th November, 2014 @ Cinéma Tout Ecran, Maison des Arts du Gruetli, Geneva, Switzerland

Where to refer for more details ?


BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU LAUNCH

Salient Features:
  • Launch of Beaujolais Nouveau – the “New” wine from the rich, fertile grape fields and wineries of Beaujolais Region
  • Lavish meal and Special events in club and bars follow.

What you get ?
To taste the French NEW wine and the French cuisine

When and Where ?
20th November, 2014 @ Beaujolai, France

Where to refer for more details ?


INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Salient Features:
·         Many independent and international films are screened during this week-long event, designed to put some of Eastern Europe’s best filmmakers on display

What you get ?
To meet world celebrities and who’s who of the movie world.

When and Where ?
7th to 15th November, 2014 @ Bratislava, Slovakia

Where to refer for more details ?




December:


OBER Christmas Beer Festival

Salient Features:
·         The Beer list is regarded as one of the best in the world, with several scoops and interesting gems combined with world classics.
·         This year they will serve about 150-170 different bottled beers to taste, including 18 or 20 on draught.

What you get ?
To taste more than 150 Belgian Christmas and winter Beers !

When and Where ?
20th and 21st December, 2014 @ Essen, Belgium

Where to refer for more details ?
www.kerstbierfestival.be


MIDNIGHT MASS: A Chance to meet the POPE !

Salient Features:
·         Midnight Mass is held at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, where thousands of pilgrims turn out every year to receive the blessings of the pope.

What you get ?
An opportunity to see the Pope of the Roman Catholic church

When and Where ?
25th December, 2014 @ St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Where to refer for more details ?
http://www.papalaudience.org/papal-mass

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL

Salient Features:
·         Festival of lights and animation that plunges the heart of the millenary city of Luxembourg in a magical, wonderful and romantic décor
·         Known for its big wheel, carousels, Advent circus, street animations, processions and parades, exhibitions, shows and concerts.

What you get ?
An opportunity to see the Pope of the Roman Catholic church

When and Where ?
December last week, 2014 @ Luxembourg City

Where to refer for more details ?




September 9th , 2014 | Debananda Patra