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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
10 – 13 Mar
13TH BORNEO GLOBAL ISSUES CONFERENCE
International School Brunei’s conference this year, themed “Ensuring Sustainable Development and Production Plans”, brings together around 300 secondary students in a Model United Nations (UN) simulation. This student-run conference is aimed at raising awareness of world issues while developing public speaking skills.
www.isb.edu.bn

HONG KONG
16 – 19 Mar
TASTE OF HONG KONG
Discover Hong Kong’s eclectic dining scene at Central Harbourfront. Over 50 exquisite tasting dishes prepared by top chefs from Hong Kong’s hottest restaurants will entice visitors, including live cooking demonstrations and special talks by top chefs on future F&B trends.
www.tasteofhongkong.com

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Now til 27 Aug
LEST WE FORGET – EMIRATI ADORNMENT: TANGIBLE & INTANGIBLE
Lest We Forget – Emirati Adornment: Tangible & Intangible is an exhibition that explores the Emirati culture and heritage through ‘tangible’ and ‘intangible’ forms of Emirati adornment. Concrete and physically lasting forms like garments, jewellery and weapons make up the ‘tangible’ form, while temporal and impermanent form like grooming and hairstyles make up the ‘intangible’ where the creative spirit, knowledge, skills and aesthetic sensibilities are passed down.
www.warehouse421.ae/en
Image Credit(s): Lest We Forget Archive

AUSTRALIA
28 Apr – 9 Jul
VAN GOGH AND THE SEASONS
As part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria will play host to Van Gogh and the Seasons, the largest collection of Van Gogh artworks ever to travel to Australia. The exhibition of nearly 50 paintings and drawings will explore Van Gogh’s connection with nature through the circle of life and his distinctive style.
www.ngv.vic.gov.au
Image Credit(s): The Green Vineyard 1888 © Kröller-Müller Museum

MALAYSIA
10 – 12 Mar
9TH MYBALLOONFIESTA
Moving from Putrajaya to Desa ParkCity, this annual balloon fest will remain as exciting. Participants from 11 countries will inflate their balloons twice a day, offering tethered rides to special ticket holders. There’ll be lots of opportunity for picnics and photos, too.
www.myballoonfiesta.com

THAILAND
9 – 12 Mar
2017 KING’S CUP ELEPHANT POLO
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort plays host to one of the biggest charity events in South East Asia today, the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. Come support the teams where proceeds will be donated to projects that better the lives of Thailand’s wild and domesticated elephant population.
www.anantaraelephantpolo.com

UNITED KINGDOM
6 – 9 Apr
THE LONDON COFFEE FESTIVAL
If you love your java, head down to the Old Truman Brewery at Brick Lane for the London Coffee Festival. Over 250 coffee artisans will gather, offering coffee, gourmet food, tasting stalls and demonstrations from world-class baristas. There will also be interactive workshops for those serious about their beans.
londoncoffeefestival.com