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Get out and go: Events around the world (November 3-9)

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) on Nov 3rd 2009 at 5:30PM

Here's a travel factoid for the day: It was 106 years ago today that Panama proclaimed its independence from Colombia. Apparently, today in Panama, which they call "Separation Day," even the bars are closed.

It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly international selection of happenings. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!

Japan - Bunka No Hi (Culture Day) is a national holiday held annually in Japan on November 3 for the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.
Helsinki - The Kettupaivat Short Film Festival begins Wednesday, November 4, and continues until November 7.
British Columbia - Whistler's 13th annual art event, ARTrageous, takes place this Thursday, November 5, and features live art, roving performers and a live dance band.
New South Wales - The Bitter and Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival will today take place this weekend, from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8 in New South Wales.
London - The World Travel Market 2009 will take place at the ExCel London from Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12. This travel expo enables businesses to network with each other and learn about the travel industry's latest innovations.

If you make it to one of these events, let us know how it was, or if you know of an event that's coming up, please let us know and we'll be sure to include it in the next "Get out and go" round-up.

Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Festivals and Events, Asia, Europe, North America, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kim Nov 5th 2009 8:27AM

Most Junior High Schools in Japan hold a Culture Day Festival on the weekend before school (Kind of defeats the purpose of having a holiday during the week for those poor kids...) I teach at a school in Asakusa and their Culture Day featured Taiko drumming, jazz band, plays in both Japanese and English and dances. The kids prepare for Culture Day weeks in advance and it is a big deal to the school.

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