New Zealand has 10 main wine growing regions which are scattered throughout both the north and south islands. How do you choose which wine tour suits you? Here are a few ideas.
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1 March - Holi. This Festival of colour will be celebrated where there are large Hindu populations, especially, India, Nepal and Mauritius.
until 6 March - Mardi Gras (Gay) Sydney, Australia.
5-14 - Tahoe Snow Festival, USA.
1 - Martenitsa, (Festival of Baba Marta). Bulgaria celebrates the coming of Spring.
11-12 - Hua Hin International Kite Festival, Thailand.
12-21 - Winter Paralympics, Vancouver, Canada. The skiing events are being held in Whistler.
12-13 - Pasifika Festival, Auckland, New Zealand. This is huge music and dance celebration.
17 - St Patrick’s Day. For the largest street parades and festivities visit New York, Boston, Paris or Dublin of course.
22 March – Manisa Mesir Festival, Manisa, Turkey.
29 March - 4 April - British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival.
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29 March - 4 April – British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival.
2-5 - Easter. Torchlight procession through Rome by the Pope on Good Friday (2nd).
3 – Nenmara Vallangi Vela, India. The festival begins with the traditional flag hoisting ceremony.
3 & 4 – Cape Town Jazz Festival, South Africa.
5-10 – Snow bombing, the dance and rock Festival in Mayrhofen, Austria.
7 & 8 Buddhist Elephant Ordination Celebration, Sukhothai, Thailand. See young Buddhist candidates dressed in elaborate costumes riding on the back of beautifully decorated elephants.
13-15 – Songkhran, Thai New Year. Depending on the region, the celebration may last for as long as two weeks.
17-26 – World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Whistler, Canada. This 10 day and night Festival showcases the latest progressions in the skiing and snowboarding world, Packed full of adrenaline.
30 – Queen’s Day, Amsterdam, Holland. Where the Police turn a blind eye to many goings on.
