If you are wondering how you could spend Women’s Day here are a few ideas to get you started-
“Women’s Day Special” Knife Painting Workshop – ARTh by Kshama
ARTh by Kshama hosted its first independent painting workshop a year back on Women’s Day. The journey ever since has been overwhelming. This workshop is dedicated to all the wonderful women who have been pivotal for ARTh be it family, friends, my team or the amazing participants. So ditch your routine and buckle up as we celebrate Women’s Day whilst painting this gorgeous piece of art made more interesting with the palette knife. A step by step guided art workshop. Participants with no prior experience will also find themselves paint with ease and take home their lovely painting.
Hone your culinary craft in a delightful array of mocktails making like a drunken archer, Bellini, Beach by the bay, etc at a special workshop curated by experts. Enjoy a special Women’s Day treat on food at half the price.
The Silverador resort Presents ThE ShE fESt ~Her day her way An all- day event celebrating womanhood in all its glory!!!
Flea stalls by women entrepreneurs, Master class sessions, talk on nutrition, soulful live music, live performances, multi-cuisine buffet and much more to indulge in!!!!
So head out for a date with yourself this Woman’s day on the 8th of March …
Women’s Day Sail
Ladies, take a break from your responsibilities to have a moment to yourself, and commemorate the indomitable feminine spirit aka Girl Power. Picture a calm sea, the soothing breeze, a gorgeous sunset over the Mumbai skyline, yummy food and desserts. Bring your girl gang, your BFFs or just yourself to celebrate this special day dedicated to you.. on a sailboat! To make things special, we are hosting this sail, not on any regular boat but our most sleek sailboat which will be sailed by our lady sailor!
NGMA Mumbai and Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Avid Learning present Multipolis Mumbai: Women and Theatre in the City. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, this panel discussion will take a closer look at the Thespian history and legacy of the city with a focus on the women of theatre in Bombay.
This talk will be part of Multipolis Mumbai Series that decodes the past while looking to the future and finding novel ways of engaging, interacting with and reenergizing the city that we love! The second round seeks to plumb new depths and unearth more fascinating nuggets about the ever-surprising Mumbai! This series begun and had a successful run in 2012 and has been revived in June 2017.
In the second iteration, goes deeper with the re-haul of historic precincts, the role of the business families of Bombay and looking at the city through a child’s eyes. Discussions around how art institutions and practitioners in the city are harnessing the power of tech, how poets and women writers engage with and write about the city, about wildlife in the city and the role of technology in protection of local biodiversity, and a discussion delving into the virtual and digital world of gaming, its relationship with art and the gaming culture in the city.
Workshops closely looked at celebrated Mumbai architecture (namely Art Deco, Indo Saracenic and Victorian Gothic). Panels on the role of philanthropic individuals and institutions and 6:00 PM mapping towns within the city, as well a discussion on heritage textiles, interior finishes and the Swadeshi movement in the context of Mumbai. Most recently, a closer look at the Maritime history of Mumbai and its relationship with the Sea.
Join in for a fascinating look into the unique role of women in Mumbai’s theatrical culture in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The Sydney Vivid festival is a fantastic way to spend a Winters evening (Ideally if it’s not raining). See Sydney’s landmarks transformed into moving images and amazing colours during the festival.
From around 6pm – 11pm each night in Late May / Early June spend a few hours strolling around Circular Quay, the botanical gardens, and Martin Place, with other displays in the Rocks and places in the CBD. The displays are amazing and very entertaining. Not forgetting it’s all absolutely Free, which is a bonus these days.
I would suggest trying to avoid the weekend evenings if possible as it’s very busy, but that’s the downside of a great event.
Vivid Sydney 2016
Vivid Sydney is an annual festival of light, music and ideas. It has become the premier winter event in the city. It is gaining a reputation for being among the world’s leading creative celebrations. This year the festival is on from 27 May – 18 June 2016.
To experience VIVID in different ways, there are events that take place every day throughout the city. The simplest way is to arrive in the city at nightfall and wander around until the installations light up your eyes. Maps are available to guide visitors through everything.
Another great way to experience it all is to book a specially created tour for the event. You can take a cruise around the Sydney Harbour and see the lights from the water, or go behind-the-scenes at the Sydney Opera House while the outside is lit up!
Vivid Festival banner Image credit- www.captaincook.com.au
Vivid Lights Sydney Harbour Cruise– This cruise around Sydney Harbour is a 1-hour evening boat excursion. The spectacular light displays of Vivid Sydney festival is an unforgettable experience as you admire the artworks that light up iconic structures including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay among others. Your cruise ends at Darling Harbour where you can explore more.
Darling Harbour– There are many attractions for tourists here. You can meet animals and sea life, climb aboard submarines and destroyers, see science in action, touch a giant 3D movie or a waxwork movie star, ride a carousel, catch a flying fox in the Darling Harbour Playground, roll the casino dice, pull up a deck chair on the Village Green, or escape to a blissfully tranquil garden.
9D Action Cinemas– 9D Action Cinemas brings you the latest technology in a dynamic, multi-dimensional, small theatre movie entertainment, suitable for both children and adults.
Your senses will be overwhelmed with the stimulating and exciting 3D movies with surround sound, coupled with ‘active motion’ luxury seats and dramatic effects such as rain, fog, lightning, wind, snow, touch, feel and more. You will enjoy this genuine ‘action cinema’ experience like you have never had in traditional movies. For more details, follow this link.
ADVENTURE CRUISING WITH FANTASEA
If you want to see Sydney from the water, Fantasea is the way to do it. Do follow this link for more details.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
The Maritime Museum promises a great day out for the family with enthralling exhibitions and a must-see collection of vessels. For further details, please follow this link.
CHINESE GARDEN OF FRIENDSHIP
Feel the sun on your face in your own secret garden in Darling Harbour’s Chinese Garden of Friendship. The Chinese Garden is a place to escape. It recreates the philosophy of a traditional Chinese garden with waterfalls, lakes, exotic plants and hidden pathways. Chinese Garden Highlights tour.
Cockle Bay Wharf
It is located on the CBD side of Darling Harbour. Enjoy Sydney’s most stunning waterside location by taking advantage of the various dining options. A variety of restaurants and cafes with menus that will make your mouth water, fresh seafood, authentic Italian dishes, and hawker-style Malaysian cuisine, to modern Australian – each venue offers a truly unique experience.
Celebrate @RBGSydney‘s 200th Birthday as it illuminates from 6-11pm until 18 Jun. #VividSydney
If you enjoyed the earlier post on Fascinating Malaysia, then the following events happening in Malaysia are not worth missing out.
Events happening in Malaysia during March and April 2016
8Th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016
11 March 2016 -13 March 2016
The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will return from March 11-13. Pic courtesy of MyBalloonFiesta, February 20, 2016.
Venue Millennium Monument, Precinct 2, Putrajaya
View colourful hot air balloons from around the world. The fiesta features balloons in various shapes and sizes resembling a teardrop, clown, elephant and even Darth Vader.
2. Raptor Watch Week 2016
12 March 2016
Raptor watch week Image courtesy Malaysia travel
Venue Tanjung Tuan, Malacca
Image courtesy-malaysia.travel
Birdwatchers converge in Port Dickson to watch the annual migration of these birds of prey, on their journey back to the northern hemisphere.
3. Thai Water Festival Songkran
13 April 2016-15 April 2016
Thai New Year celebration Image courtesy www.songkranwaterfightfestival.com
Venue Thailand
The Songkran festival is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year’s Day from 13 to 15 April. The word “Songkran” comes from the Sanskrit word saṃkrānti literally “astrological passage”, meaning transformation or change. The Songkran Festival is also known as the Thai New year or Thailand Water Festival, originally celebrated as a way for the Thai people to sprinkle water on their family members and elders for good fortune and pay their respects to images of the beloved Buddha.
4. Regatta Lepa
22 April 2016 – 24 April 2016
Semporna Sabah Regatta Lepa
Venue Semporna, Sabah
A colourful festival that pays homepage to the lepa, a traditional single-mast sailing boat of the Bajaus of Semporna. Witness the crowning of the most beautiful lepa, the Lepa Beauty Pageant, cultural performances, fireworks display and much more.
5. Pesta Air Labuan
29 April 2016 – 01 May 2016
Labuan International Sea Sport Complex image courtesy event-carnival.com
Venue Labuan International Sea Sport Complex, Labuan
This is the biggest annual event in Labuan. Major competitions include the Labuan International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament, Cross Channel Swimming Challenge and Round Island Kayak Challenge.
6. Nasi Ambeng Carnival
15 April 2016- 17 April 2016
Nasi ambang/ambeng is a Javanese rice dish made up of spiced/fried/gravy chicken, chilli paste, serunding (Malaysian meat floss), vermicelli, tempe (Indonesian fermented soybean cake) and salted fish. It is really popular in Johor but not common in KL Image courtesy Nasi ambang @ Pasar Ramadhan Kelana Jaya
Venue Homestay Banghuris, Sepang Selangor
The aroma of ‘Ambeng Rice Festival’ is guaranteed to beckon visitors, both local and international to enjoy the uniqueness of this dish.
So, mark your calendars and head to Malaysia, truly Asia.
