World Events Apr-May 2008

Hot celebrities in Cannes, gourmet dinners in Singapore, the best Jazz music in New Orleans and much more awaits you. You can always depend on the spring to bring along good things.

Earthday – New York, U.S

This event is an ongoing attempt to raise environmental awareness. Its highlight is a grand exhibition of giant photographs of the globe. In addition to the exhibition there is a fair and educational activities for the public to take part in.
14.04.08-22.04.08
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Efteling Theme Park - Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands

The amazing Efteling theme park is opening after a long winter break. The fairy tales park offers about 20 tracks and facilities with all our beloved childhood stories: The sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella and more. An experience not to be missed.
Open until October.
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Sunrise Community Balloon Race - Miami, Florida, U.S

The Sunrise community operates for the disabled, when each year they organize an hot air balloon race. This event is for the early risers, starting at 06:00 AM when about 35 hot air balloons in all colors fill up Miami's skies.
19.04.08-20.04.08
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S

The most famous Jazz festival in the world takes place on stages all over New Orleans. The city attracts many visitors and some of the finest names in the world of jazz and traditional American music. This year you will enjoy the sounds of Santana, Elvis Costello, Billie Joel, Al Green and much more.
24.04.08-04.05.08 (only in the weekends)
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World Gourmet Summit - Singapore

This summit gathers leading chefs from all over the world who strive to reach the perfect dish. The event includes master classes for talented chefs, wine selection for the wine lovers, and a large variety of gourmet food.
Until April 26th.
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Queen's Day – Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Dutch celebrate annually the former Queen Juliana's birthday. This birthday party is celebrated in each city where Amsterdam is naturally the center of action. Millions of people enjoy the parades, live music shows and fireworks throughout the country.
30.04.08.
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The Indi 500 - Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S

Once a year Indianapolis turns into a giant motorized park. The Indi 500 is the oldest and richest race in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators which come to enjoy the races, and take part in the afterwards parties.
04.05.08-26.05.08.
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Cannes Film Festival - Cannes, France

It's this festival that made Cannes as famous as it is. All the who's and who's gathers in their well dressed outfits and gowns to receive the prestigious award of Cannes Film Festival. Most of the events are private, however if you wish to meet some celebrities you can do so in the city itself, at the beach, restaurants and at all of the touristic sites.
14.05.08-25.05.08
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The Carnival of Cultures - Berlin, Germany

At The Carnival of Cultures the streets of Berlin turn into a vibrant stage. Around 4,500 artists from over 70 nations come to take part in this festive event to show the diversity of Berlin's culture. Apart from the musicians, visitors can enjoy acrobats, wizards and other performers as well as a big fair.
25.05.08-28.05.08
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