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July 2008

World Diary

Festivals and Events from Around The World

China
Asia Yoga Conference 2008
Dates: July 3-6
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Website: www.discoverhongkong.com
As Asia's largest annual yoga conference, Evolution is dedicated to serving the growing interest in Yoga around the region. Asia Yoga Conference is Asia's premier yoga conference organiser that brings together the best and most renowned yoga masters from across the globe.

Malaysia
Malaysia International Dive Expo 2008
Dates: July 4-6
Venue: Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.tourism.gov.my
Malaysia has been recognized as one of the top ten diving destinations in the world. Thus, the event is a platform to educate the public on preservation and conservation of corals and marine life, ensuring natural sea resources are protected from extinction.

Japan
Grand Sumo Tournament 2008

Dates: July 13-27
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya

Website: www.sumo.or.jp
The greatest Sumo wrestlers in Japan, and therefore the world, meet for Nagoya Basho, the biggest and most important of the year's six Grand Tournaments. Make sure that you order tickets early though, as they can sell out quickly.

Australia
Rugby Test Match Australia vS. South Africa
Dates: July 19
Venue: Subiaco Oval, Subiaco, Perth

Website: www.westernaustralia.com
Perth's Subiaco Oval will host a blockbuster encounter when the Qantas Wallabies clash with newly-crowned world champions South Africa. With well priced tickets both local and visiting rugby fans have a great opportunity to see a slate of the game's biggest international stars in one of the year's showpiece matches in Western Australia.

Thailand
Asia Pacific Extravaganza Believe Achieve
Dates: July 24-27
Venue: The Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok

Website: www.herbalifeextravaganza.com
This is the perfect way to learn new techniques, meet fellow distributors and have a great time doing it. Many of the region's top distributors attribute their successes to the experiences, training and motivation they gained at these incredible events. Find out here everything you need to know to join them at event.

Korea
Pentaport Rock Festival
Dates: July 25-27
Venue: Songdo Daewoo Mortors Field, Incheon City

Website: www.expat-advisory.com
It is a rock festival held annually in Incheon, South Korea, for three days at the end of July, usually on the same weekend when Fuji Rock Festival is held in Japan.
It is considered as one of the biggest live music events in South Korea.
The festival covers various genres of music, but mainly rock music and electronic music.

Singapore
Singapore Garden Festival
Dates: July 25-August 1
Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Website: www.visitsingapore.com
The Premier International Garden and Flower Show in the Tropics showcases creations from the world's top award-winning garden and floral designers under one roof.

Japan
Sumida River Firework Festival
Date: July 26
Venue: Sumida Gawa, Tokyo

Website: www.whatsonwhen.com
The display includes a competition between rival firework companies, so expect some state-of-the-art pyrotechnics. The best viewing locations are the boats on the river, but places are limited. Most of the 900,000 spectators head for Asakusa's Sumida Park, which gets incredibly busy but is worth a bit of crowd barging for the amazing atmosphere.