Diversecity: Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival
The ambitious programme of performing and visual arts showcases the complex, rich and nuanced diversity of Malaysia and explores the close ties and deep relationships with Asean countries.
DIVERSECITY: KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Until October 4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“DiverseCity: the Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival promises to explode onto the regional performing arts scene with a programme curated by the artistic greats of Malaysia, including multi-awarded Odissi artist Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, stand-up comedian Harith Iskander and leading jazz musician Michael Veerapen. The ambitious programme of performing and visual arts showcases the complex, rich and nuanced diversity of Malaysia and explores the close ties and deep relationships with Asean countries. Visit www.DiverseCity.my.
MUJU FIREFLY FESTIVAL
Now until September 6, Muju-gun, Korea
The Muju Firefly festival attracted over 720,000 tourists from around the world in 2014. The festival is now the second most popular festival in South Korea and takes place at the habitat for the firefly and its prey, the marsh snail, which becomes an open ecology lab to further discover the wonders of nature. The festival has now garnered global praise and been listed on CNN’s travel website CNNgo.
PORT DICKSON INTERNATIONAL BIKE FEST 2015
September 4 to 6, Port Dickson, Malaysia
The Port Dickson International Bike Fest is an annual tourism event that unites bikers. Highlights include a high-powered motorbike exhibition, bike carnivals, arm wrestling competition, exhibition and booths by motorcycle clubs and motorcycle accessories companies.
LA MUIXERANGA
September 7 to 8, Algemesi, Spain
Every September, the Valencian town of Algemesi stages the Virgen de la Salud Fiesta in honour of the Virgin of Health. The highlight is September 8, when the town is filled with a stream of muixeranga, or acrobats, who form amazing human pyramids. Church masses, processions, dancing, music and plenty of local food and wine complete the programme.
RHINE IN FLAMES – NIGHT OF 1,000 FIRES
September 12, Oberwesel, Germany
Mind-blowing pyrotechnical spectacles staged in the beautiful Rhine valley, “Rhine in Flames – Night of 1000 Fires” draws locals and tourists alike. “Rhine in Flames” is actually the name of five different firework displays along the river Rhine. The displays take place annually, at various locations along the river. Taking place around Oberwesel, it forms the highlight of the town’s annual wine festival. Known for its towers and wine, Oberwesel celebrates this spectacle each year with a fantastic fireworks display set to music. More than 50 brightly lit riverboats set off from St Goar and travel the seven kilometres of the River Rhine towards Oberwesel. Spectators can watch and listen from either riverbank or by taking a cruise on one of the 50 ships.
PARDEEVILLE WATERMELON FESTIVAL
September 12, Pardeeville, USA
The most important questions at the Pardeeville Watermelon Festival in Wisconsin are: How fast can you eat a watermelon and how far can you spit the pips? The US Watermelon Speed-Eating and Seed-Spitting Championships have been held annually since 1968. Over the years, new events have been added such as Largest Watermelon contest and Watermelon Carving contest.
