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march your guide to what’s on
5 March onward
Take a trip to The Art House in Siem Reap for the Controlled Movements exhibition. As well as works by Cambodian artist Sao Srey Mao, Dutch photographer Dr Rob Overtoom’s images are also on display. This particular collection of Overtoom’s work shows striking images, which he describes as “writing with light”. Old Market area, tel +855 (0)12 699249, www.thearthousesiemreap.com
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Thai artist Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul paints with both acrylic and oil on canvas to produce his landscape pictures of both rural and urban Thailand. See how he focuses on the use of light and shadow in the Light of Life exhibition on this month at Phuket’s D Gallery. www.dgallery.co.th
7-16
Since its debut in 2005, the Mosaic Music Festival has become a leading event in Singapore’s calendar. Focusing on Asian artists but encompassing an eclectic array of music to suit all tastes, this year’s highlights include jazz singer Harry Connick Jr. www.mosaicmusicfestival.com
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Celebrate Easter in one of Asia’s leading hotels. Enjoy brunch at Singapore’s Fullerton Hotel (www.fullertonhotel.com) or the Raffles Phnom Penh’s Cafe Monivong (http://phnompenh.raffles.com) where the children will also be treated to an egg hunt. In Hong Kong, a baby lamb promotion marks the occasion at the Intercontinental (www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com).
Until late March
If your visit to Japan is too early for the famous cherry blossom, or sakura, viewing, head for Fukuaka prefecture’s Dazaifu City, where the lesser known but equally beautiful plum blossom, or ume flower blooms from early February until late March.
Picnic with friends, under one of the 197 kinds of trees, enjoy the flowers’ fragrance and try their popular sour fruit called umeboshi, oft en pickled, and eaten with rice.
Ongoing
Learn how different cultures can influence design in the What is Design exhibition at Bangkok’s Thailand Creative and Design Centre. Showcasing classic 20th century creations from 10 countries around the world, expect to see the iconic Volkswagon Beetle and Sony Walkman. www.tcdc.or.th
april your guide to what’s on
Until 6 April
The Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is the perfect way to see these magnificent animals in action. Marvel at this unique sport taking place in beautiful Chiang Rai on the 150-acre grounds of the Anantara Resort Golden Triangle, just afew hours out of Chiang Mai. www.anantara.com
13-15
Ring in the Thai, Laotian and Cambodian New Year with their respective Songkran, Pi Mai and Chaul Chnam Th mey celebrations – but prepare to get wet! In each country, traditional ceremonies using water to cleanse images of Buddha to bring luck and prosperity have evolved to become a three-day, fun-filled water fight.
18-20
To celebrate their ninth anniversary, Koh Samui’’s Betelnut Resaurant has prepared a nine-course tasting menu for food lovers. Along with fine wines, delight in chef Jeffrey Lord’s uniquely styled dishes such as the sesame crusted salmon katsu. For 4,000 baht per person. Soi Colibri, Near Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, tel +66 (0)77 413370, www.betelnutsamui.net
Until 3 April
Japan’s doll festival, also known also known as the Girls’ Festival is an ideal time to visit Miyajima Island, off Hiroshima. Around the island, houses and historical buildings display traditional dolls passed down through the generations. Offerings such as rice cakes are placed by the dolls while families pray for thehappiness and health of their daughters.
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On the anniversary commemorating the fall of Saigon, Vietnam’s Victory Day is a time for reflection as well as celebration. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Reunification Palace, the site of the official handing over of power on the same day in 1975.
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