Sapporo Snow Festival - Japan

One of the important winter event in Japan is the Sapporo Snow Festival. It is held every year during the month of February. 61st Sapporo Snow Festival dates have been announced. It will be held from February 5th to February 11th 2010. This winter festival attracts a lot of people in Japan and also from abroad. The places of Sapporo Snow Festival 2010 are Odori Park, Susukino and Tsudome. Eye catching ice carvings and sculptures are the highlights of this Festival. About 2 million people visit every year to see these ice and snow sculptures. Gaint figures of about 30feet high can also be seen here...These range from tall buildings to Dinosaur. Photos/Images at the Sapporo Snow Festival in past years are below ....

Hampi Festival - Karnataka

Hampi in Karnataka is one of the most important historical site in South India. Hampi shows the ruins of VijayaNagara Empire. Hampi has once been the capital of VijayaNagara Empire. It has ruins of temples, palace, barracks and stables. Hampi has been well noted for large structures, pavilions and carvings. Most of these structures were built by Krishna Deva Raya druing 16th century. Every year Hampi Festival is celebrated during November. But this year Hampi is celebrating its 500th Anniversary. It take place from 27th January to 29th January 2010. During this Hampi Festival 2010 one can enjoy watching dance, music, fireworks, music and more.

How to reach Hampi

Hampi is about 353km from Bangalore. The nearest airports are Bangalore, Bellary , Bijapur, Hubli. The nearest railway station ins Hospet.

The Grape Escapade 2010 - Goa

The Grape Escapade 2010 is the Wine and Haute Cusine Festival celebrated in Goa every year. This is the sixth Wine and Haute Festival. This is the festival that brands Goa as a "Life Style Destination". This festival is organised by Goa Tourism Development Corporation in association with Developement of Tourism. The Grape Escapade 2010 dates are from 23rd January to 26th of January 2010. It is a four day long festival. The festival venue is Inox Courtyard, Panjim-Goa. The high light of the festival is the Grape Escapade Queen 2010 which will be held on the last day. The timings for this festival is daily from 6PM. This festival brings all vineyard owners, wine makers, wine importers, sommeliers, hoteliers, restaurants and professionals from the entertainment and food lovers together. It is expected to attract more than 20,000 wine lovers and visitors.