Notting Hill Carnival 2012 The origins of the carnival are connected with the noisy races that were organized here around the 60’s. The immigrants from the Caribbean were offered jobs by the English government, in the hope that their work will help of the WW2 reconstruction, but soon, racist manifestations were initiated all over the… Continue Reading
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What Happened on the Glastonbury Festival 2012
The Glastonbury Festival 2012 got cancelled to make way for the 2012 London Olympics. But still we made a guide for the upcoming 2013 Glastonbury Festival: So what is the Glastonbury Festival all about? It is a festival of contemporary art, and it is the biggest festival hosted in open air in the world. The… Continue Reading
Discover a World of Talent at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012
When is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012? The festival runs for three weeks from August 3 to 27th. Where does the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012 take place? The event takes place in a variety of venues throughout Edinburgh. For information it is best to contact the Fringe Office for specifics. Events cost between 6 and… Continue Reading
UK Bank Holiday 2012
Bank holidays in the UK are public holidays observed in all or some of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. However, there are differences between a bank holiday and a public holiday, although the term is usually mixed up most of the time. The origin of the word “bank holiday” comes from… Continue Reading
Waddington Air Show 2012 – An Air Show of Breathtaking Proportions
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington International Air Show is an annual event that dates back to 1995, typically taking place on the first weekend of July. Since then, it has rapidly increased in popularity and now brings in over 140,000 people from around the world, compiled of both civilians and pilots from Air Forces… Continue Reading
Secret Garden Party 2012 – A Modern Day Woodstock
The Secret Garden Party is similar in many regards to celebrations such as Burning Man or Woodstock. It is a large celebration with many attractions and endless possibilities. The large congregation lasts for several days and is more like a temporary community than a mere gathering of party guests. The event is an annual tradition… Continue Reading