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 ?

http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/article/About+the+Oktoberfest/About+the+Oktoberfest/Oktoberfest-Calender+2014/2698/

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 ?

7^th September, 2014, 2014 @ Venice

Where to refer for more details ?

http://venicexplorer.net/tradizione/storica.php

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 ?

27^th-28^th September, 2014, 2014 @ Malta

Where to refer for more details ?

www.maltairshow.com

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 ?

http://www.rolexmiddlesearace.com/race

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 ?

8^th-12^th October, 2014@ Frankfurt, Germany

Where to refer for more details ?

http://www.buchmesse.de/en/

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 ?

http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/specialevents

November:

BERLIN JAZZ-FEST

Salient Features:

·         It is Germany's pre-eminent Jazz festival. Meet World's finest Jazz musicians

·         Celebrating 50^th 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 ?

http://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/en/aktuell/festivals/jazzfest/ueber_festival_jazz/aktuell_jazz/start.php

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 ?

9^th November, 2014 @ Athens, Greece

Where to refer for more details ?

https://athensmarathon.com/marathon/index.php

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 ?

http://www.zaptravel.com/event/international-ski-countdown/28-Nov-2013-to-7-Dec-2013

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 ?

6^th to 13^th November, 2014 @ Cinéma Tout Ecran, Maison des Arts du Gruetli, Geneva, Switzerland

Where to refer for more details ?

http://www.tous-ecrans.com/2013/en/home

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 ?

20^th November, 2014 @ Beaujolai, France

Where to refer for more details ?

http://www.beaujolaisnouveauday.com/

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 ?

7^th to 15^th November, 2014 @ Bratislava, Slovakia

Where to refer for more details ?

http://www.iffbratislava.com/

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 ?

25^th 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 ?

http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/specialevents

September 9th , 2014 | Debananda Patra

Independence Day

Independence Day. A day when people from all walks of life shed tags like state borders, culture and language to come together and celebrate the feeling of freedom that the day brings out. From politicians giving speeches to school kids buying flags to attach to their cycles, it’s difficult not to get caught up in the feeling of patriotism that the day is filled with.

Life in a B-school on the other hand doesn’t allow for the time to sit back on introspect on the whole idea of freedom owing to the hectic nature of the course. Independence Day is seen as just another holiday to unwind. But that’s the beauty of XIMB. It always reinforces the feeling of being part of a huge family and Independence Day was no less.

On the eve of 15^th August, a crowd of students, armed with the tricolour painted on their cheeks and foreheads, made their way to the area just in front of the hostel where the Social Responsibility Cell of XIMB organized a small event as a prologue to the celebrations for the next day. As you stood there in the middle of the crowd, you began to appreciate just how diverse a crowd you really are studying with. Each person is different from the next whether it’s their accent, their background or even nativity, yet here we were, standing together, sharing the same love for our country. And this feeling was shared by every individual present as they connected with the songs their friends sang for the occasion. Even the Mess Bhainas, who have been an integral part of every celebration, gave a beautiful speech and performance regarding the importance of freedom.

As the crowd made its way for the candle light march, people broke into conversations on how they celebrated the day back in their home town. Each person had their own experience to share in a part of the country unknown to us and these interactions gave a greater sense of appreciation of just how large and diverse our country really is. And just how special XIMB is in bringing all of it under one roof cohesively.

The candle light march

 A potpourri of different cultures, languages, ideologies and religions, yet the feeling of being part of one prevails throughout and that in itself is such a learning experience. Every place and every culture has its own unique story to tell and it is overwhelming just how much you can learn about these places and cultures by being part of one campus. In essence that is true freedom- to be able to share, connect and discuss opinions, thoughts and ideologies without inhibitions or being confined to borders or languages.

Borders are just lines on a map

So many different views, so many different customs, so many different opinions and so many contradictions, all held together by an invisible thread of unity- being an XIMBian and being an Indian.

August 19th , 2014 | Akash Mohanty