Dec 10-18, www.siff.or.kr Is there anyone who’s not a fan of Korean film these days? Dedicated to highlighting alternatives to the mainstream, the SIFF has been representing independent cinema in Korea since 1975. The festival gathers the country’s best independent films for public...
Nov 3 2010
Dec 2-6, www.thailandadventuresports.com Set on a 350-acre venue which can accommodate 300,000 visitors, this is Thailand’s largest outdoor event. Originally a hot air ballooning extravaganza, the fourth edition of the festival will also feature many other alternative sports including...
Nov 3 2010
Nov 14-15, www.paradisefestival.com.au The world’s best d’n’b artists will descend on Bali’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park for this massive two-day music festival, set in the shadow of a Garuda statue and surrounded by towering limestone pillars in a dramatic open-air...
Nov 3 2010
Dec 2-5, www.penangjazz.com There’s nothing quite like swinging to a big band and all that jazz, especially on a Malaysian beach. Now in its seventh year, the festival showcases a worldwide cast of talented musicians on Penang’s Batu Ferringhi beach. The main Jazz By The Beach stage and...
Nov 3 2010
Nov 12-27, www.gz2010.cn The games of the XVI Asiad will bring together more than 10,000 athletes from 45 countries around Asia to compete in 42 different sports. After the extravaganza which was the 2008 Beijing Olympics, look forward to the kind of feast of sport and entertainment that only China...
Nov 3 2010
Returning for its 11th year, Lamma Fun Day will be held on Nov 13, from 1pm - 11pm at Tai Wan To Beach, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island. This annual event raises funds for the "Child Welfare Scheme" which supports poor and underprivileged children and families in Nepal. For this years family-...
Nov 3 2010
Advance tickets are available from now until November 26 for all Arts Festival events, and if you book now you get a 15 percent discount on your tickets—but be quick, shows tend to sell out early. See www.hk.artsfestival.org or call 2734-2009 for a full program list.  
Nov 2 2010
Come meet Hong Kong's tallest and largest gingerbread man at the SkyCity Marriott this Christmas. Dick Chan, executive pastry chef for the hotel will attempt to break the record for Hong Kong's tallest and largest gingerbread man with his 5.1m tall and 3.4m wide creation, which will stretch from...
Nov 2 2010
Hong Kong's first ever harp competition will see over 60 competitors from Hong Kong, China and Korea compete in this open forum where young harpists in particular can gain performance experience and mutual learning opportunities. The honorary judge will be Mr. Xavier de Maistre, two time USA...
Nov 2 2010
Come discover the powers of "The Rule of Three" with Robert Bull for the monthly English-Speaking Union (ESU) gathering. Find out how it works, where it occurs and how to harness its powers to boost your powers of persuasion. All are welcome and admissions are free, but donations would be...
Nov 1 2010