“Urban Dream – Romain Osi”
Romain Osi, nicknamed as "explorer photographer", is an experience photographer who is a member of "Picture Tank Photography Community" in France. You will see his photo collections in "Gallery Esp’Art", from 4-27 May 2010 at 10am-7pm. The opening will be held on 3 May 2010 at 7pm. For further information please click here: www.ccf-bandung.org.
The 1st ITB International Choir Competition 2010 (FPS ITB)
Will be held from 29 July to 1 August 2010, the FPS ITB is a biennial choral festival inaugurated in 1968. Said as the biggest and the most awaited national choral event in Indonesia, most Indonesian choirs with international achievements are past winners of FPS ITB. FPS ITB is organized by Paduan Suara Mahasiswa ITB (PSM-ITB), Indonesia’s oldest university choir based in Institut Teknologi Bandung, a university choir with numerous national and international achievements. Click here for further information.
Bandung Festival 2009
Celebrating Bandung 200 years anniversary, this festival was held on 25 September 2009 for one month. Angklung parade, Jazz festival and so forth will be conducted in separated areas through out Bandung, for instance from 10-11 October 2009 there were a few events held along Jalan Braga. For more details please contact: +62 22 6038456.
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Manado, Indonesia
Manado City Anniversary
On every 14 July, the city of Manado celebrates its anniversary with cultural performances, such as Maengket dance, Katrili dance and Cakalele dance. These are also followed with performances of bamboo music, kolintang and traditional sports competition, traditional boat competition, and so forth. Do not miss the final selection night of the "Nyong and Nona Manado" (Miss and Mister Manado).
Tomohon International Choir Competition
An international choir competition that will be held in Tomohon from 18-21 August 2010. The choir competition will be held in conjuction with Tomohon Flower Festival, hence it is declared as a cultural event, as well as a spiritual event. For further information and registration please contact [email protected] or visit their website www.ticc.co.id
Manado Art Gallery
Monday to Thursday (8am-4pm) and Friday (8am-11am). Click here for more on Manado Art Galleries.
Figura Festival
Managed by Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan (the Tourism and Culture Department) of Manado City, the Festive already become a yearly event. This is the time where the locals can express themselves, such as wearing traditional clothes or a group of senior citizens wearing the primary school uniforms. It is usually held at the end of January and participated by locals. In 2010, it was held on 1 February 2010 along Manado's Boulevard. For details please call +62 431 837674.
Sail Bunaken 2009
From 12 to 20 August 2009, held in Bitung and Manado with a few agendas, such as Fishing Competition (14-16 August) at Manado Bay, Diving Competition & Festival (12-17 August) with a few programs such as National Diving Competition, Underwater Photography Contest, Clean Beach and Ocean Campaign, Underwater National Flag Hoisting. Contact details: Secretariat of Sail Bunaken 2009, Mina Bahari 2 Building 17th floor building, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 16, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Tel: +62 21 3519070 Ext. 7911
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Khmer New Year Celebration
Second week of April 2010, traditional dances and musical theater in many places in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Cambodia International Film Festival 2010
This 2010 festival is planned to be held in Phnom Penh from 20 to 23 October 2010. Please click this website for more information: www.filmcambodia.org.
Water Festival
Will be held from around November 2010 in Tonle Sap river in Phnom Penh. Hundreds of boats will normally be participated in this Khmer's New Year festival. There will be fireworks, carnival and many other public performances as well.
Danze! Roam!
A contemporary dance event that was held at Theater Chenla, Wat Botum, on 3, 12-13 and 28 February 2010 at 7pm. For more details please click here: www.ccf-cambodge.org
Contemporary Arts of Cambodia Exhibition
Up to 6 June 2009. An exhibition of Cambodian contemporary painting held by Centre Culturel Français (CCF). International and local painters exhibit their paintings. Contact address: CCF, No. 218, Kéo Chea Street, Phnom Penh.
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Angkor Amateur Open 2010 will be held from 6-8 August 2010 at the Angkor Golf Resort. The format of the event will remain the same as last year comprising of a two round, system 36 handicap format combined score over the two days. Click here for more details.
Khmer New Year Celebration
Second week of April 2010, traditional dances and musical theater in many places in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open 2010
The 4th Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open will run from 9 to 12 December 2010. This US$ 300,000 Asian PGA Tour will be held at the Phokeethra Country Club. The tournament was started in 2007 and an American golfer, Brayn Saltus was the first winner of the tournament. In 2009, Marcus Both of Australia grabbed the first place, followed by Shaaban Hussin of Malaysia. For further information please visit: Phokeethra Country Club.
The Legent of Angkor Wat