The 13th Borneo Jazz Festival will feature a vast repertoire of performances by local and international jazz musicians. The local schools brass bands will feature as a prelude to the opening act, which will be followed by four performances each night, featuring internationally acclaimed artists.
When: May 11-12
Where: Miri, Malaysia
London Craft Week is a five-day event dedicated to showcasing the very best international and British creativity and craftsmanship. The event features over 230 events, which includes everything from design to food and fashion to art.
When: May 9-13
Where: London
The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) celebrates local arts from across the country’s diverse communities. It brings together the best works in theatre, dance and music, and aims to inspire diverse audiences through great artistic experiences.
When: Till May 12
Where: Singapore
Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated in Bangladesh as a tribute to the legendary Bengali poet, short-story writer, song composer, playwright, essayist, and painter, Rabindranath Tagore. Various fairs are organised across the country.
When: May 9
Where: Bangladesh
Phi Ta Khon
Phi Ta Khon is also known as Ghost Festival. Festival-goers dress up in ghost masks and parade and party through the streets of Dan Sai district, in the trendy Loei Province.
When: June 15
Where: Thailand
Dubai Desert Road Run
The Dubai Desert Road Run is organised as a community event in which runners of all abilities are encouraged to participate. The start and finish for the marathon is at the Sevens Stadium, some 40km off the Dubai coastline. It features two distances– 10km and 3km
Where: Dubai
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the beginning of festivities. Devout Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during this day. Delicacy foods reign during this day.
When: June 14-15
Where: Across the world