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12 Nov, 2018

6 Local Events You Shouldn't Miss This November!

November is the time to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasant temperatures and clear days without the overwhelming humidity of the summer months.

Doing internship can be tiring so don't forget to spoil yourself on weekends. There are many local events happening and they're too fun to be skipped!

Though we're in the middle of November already, you're still not late for the local events. Bring your note and pen, here are some local events in our popular destination you shouldn’t miss this November 2018!

Shanghai – China Shanghai International Arts Festival

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This festival showcases traditional Chinese art as well as brilliant cultural achievements from countries all over the world, aiming at enhancing the communication between Chinese and foreign culture and art. During the happy event, visitors can watch a variety of music, dance and drama performances, or attend cultural and art exhibitions as well as artwork trade fairs. The festival is held from October 19 – November 18, 2018.

Tokyo – Hanazono Shrine Tori no Ichi

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This is a famous triple-whammy festival at Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, with 3 markets and festivals over three sets of dates. Tori no Ichi, the first, starts with a warm-up festival at night, followed by a full event on the following day. In 2018, it was held on November 1 but worry not because you can still come to the second and third festival. The second and third festivals are on 13 and 25 November respectively. There’ll be stalls selling foods, festival paraphernalia, and kumade rakes that bring good fortune for your businesses.  This festival is starts form 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM and it’s for FREE.

Kyoto – Takao Momiji Illumination

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Takao, a small village in the mountains northwest of Kyoto, is famous for its autumn foliage. Beautiful maple trees line the Kiyotaki-gawa River and line the path up to Jingo-ji Temple. This is one of the best places in Kyoto to experience the autumn colors.

Better not skip this or you’ll regret it. You still can come to Takao until November 23. You can enjoy the beauty momiji  from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM for free.

Valencia – La Marina de València

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Enjoy concerts at the bandstand in the Marina on Saturdays and Sundays until December 16, 2018! Performances  take place at midday, from 11:30 onward –  admission is free.

Saturdays are rock music –  the bandstand hosts music groups while experts in traditional cuisine prepare the best menus.

Sundays – include music bands from València’s seaside districts. 

Bangkok – Loy Krathong

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Loy Krathong (the Floating Lantern Festival), occurring at the November full moon to mark the end of the rainy season,  is celebrated nationwide by releasing lotus shaped baskets, decorated with candles and flowers onto the rivers. On the night of the festival, Thai people make a wish as they launch their krathongs on the rivers. Some people place hair and fingernails inside the krathong: by doing so, they want to float away their past mistakes and negative thoughts. It is a purification ceremony to enlighten the mind.

In 2018, Loy Krathong falls on Friday, November 23 (festival begins on November 21, ends on November 24). In 2019, it will be on Wednesday, Novermber 13.

Melbourne - Makers and Shakers Market

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Discover locally made homewares, fashion and food at this north side market

The November market is a curated event that will feature over 60 stalls selling homewares, food and lifestyle products. On the food front, you can expect to have all diets catered for with vegan and gluten-free doughnuts, as well as plenty of veggo fare. Treat yourself to artisan chocolate, sourdough bread, tea, coffee, toasted sandwiches, chai, and others.  You can see the full list of stallholders on the Makers and Shakers website. You only need to spend $2 to come to this market.