The Auckland Anniversary Regatta in New Zealand

Where? Auckland, New Zealand

When? 28th January

The Auckland Anniversary Regatta, New Zealand is the largest single-day regatta in the world. It is the oldest sporting event in New Zealand, the first Auckland Anniversary Regatta took place in first 1840 to commemorate the the founding of the province, and has grown to become one of the world’s largest single day regattas. It’s is a great yachting event for sailors and spectators who can see the maritime and trading history of Auckland in action.

Further information: www.regatta.org.nz

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Folk Festival in Goa, India

Where? Goa, India

When? 9th-13th January

This festival showcases a range of artistic representations of traditional rural forms of Indian art with exhibitions and sales of Patachitra art and Madhubani art. Visitors can interact with the artists, and find out more about the process. In the evenings, there are folk performances of various dance styles. This year, added attractions include performances by the Oriental West Choir from Copenhagen and Talking Drums led by Carlos Gonsalves.

Further information: www.banglanatak.com

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World Cooking Contest Bocuse D'Or in Lyon, France

Where? Lyon, France

When? 29th - 30th January

The Bocuse D'Or (the Concours mondial de la cuisine, World Cooking Contest) is one of the world’s most prestigious international chef championship which occurs every two years in Lyons, France at the SIRHA International Hotel, Catering and Food Trade Exhibition. Named for chef Paul Bocuse, the Bocuse D'Or launched in 1987 and initiated the era of live cooking competitions. Each chef represents his or her country, working within a team to create a meat and a fish dish that are judged by a panel of elite chef judges in terms of both quality and presentation.

Further information: www.bocusedor.com

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Art Los Angeles Contemporary Fair, U.S.A.

Where? Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

When? 24th -27th January

Now in its fourth year, is the International Contemporary Art fair of the West Coast returns to the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The fair presents 70 top international blue chip and emerging galleries from around the world presenting collections of recent works from represented artists. The fair provides an accessible environment for art collectors, curators, and patrons of the arts alike to enjoy and hosts a comprehensive programming series, including world class artist talks, film screening and performance series. Events are staged on site as well as throughout the city.

Further information: www.artlosangelesfair.com

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Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii, U.S.A.

Where? Hawaii, U.S.A.

When? 10th -15th January

The 40th Anniversary Celebration of Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu and features concerts, panel discussions and tours of Elvis-related sights on the island culminating with an enhanced movie screening of Aloha from Hawaii held 40 years later in the same venue as the original concert. Fans will have the unique opportunity to follow in the king's footsteps and spend time exploring Elvis' Hawaii. Hawaii was an important destination to Elvis Presley both as a place to perform and as his own persona relaxation with friends and family.

Further information: www.elvis.com/aloha

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Twelfth Night Festival in London, England

Where? London, England

When? 6th January

Twelfth Night is an annual celebration held outside Shakespeare's Globe in London marking the end of Christmas and welcome the New Year. The Holly Man arrives by boat on the River Thames and along with the actors toasts the people, the River Thames, and The Globe Theatre. A play is performed by Bankside Pier after which cakes are given two of which have a bean and a pea hidden in them. The two people who find them are hailed King Bean and Queen Pea for the day are given a crown and lead the people through the streets to the historic George Inn in Borough High Street to warm up with storytelling, the Kissing Wishing Tree, and more dancing.

Further information: www.thelionspart.co.uk

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The Australian Open 2013

Where? Melbourne, Australia

When?  14th - 27th January

The Australian Open is the held annually and is chronologically the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year followed by the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The tournament is held at Melbourne Park with centrecourt events at the Rod Laver Arena and features men's and women's singles; men's, women's, and mixed doubles and junior's championships; as well as wheelchair.

Further information: www.australianopen.com

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The Amsterdam Fashion Week

Where? Amsterdam, The Netherlands

When? 19th - 27th January

Amsterdam Fashion Week brings fashion from the catwalk to the sidewalk with over 50 events organised over the weekend throughout the city. Publicly accessible events include ‘fashion routes’, pop-up catwalks, exhibitions, presentations and a spectacular catwalk show ‘on ice’. On Sunday January 27th, , the Amsterdam Fashion Week will end with a closing party at the Transformatorhuis on the Westergasterrein.

Further information: www.amsterdamfashionweek.com

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Up Helly Aa Festival in Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Where? Lerwick, Shetland Islands

When? 29th January

Up Helly Aa is an annual festival that originates from the 1880s and is is held in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. It is Europe’s largest fire festival and involves a series of marches and visitations culminating in a full sized Viking Galley, complete with shields and oars is pulled by a torch-lit procession dressed as Viking warriors to the beach. The galley is set alight and is followed by hours of performing acts and dancing in halls.

Further information: www.uphellyaa.org

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The Sydney Festival Australia

Where? Sydney, Australia

When? 5th - 27th January

The Sydney Festival celebrates the arts, in particular the performing arts, and comprises of a variety of outdoor events as well as musical events; theatre, dance and physical theatre; visual arts and cinema. Among the event venues are the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Town Hall, Art Gallery of NSW, City Recital Hall Angel Place, Riverside Theatres, 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Darling Harbour, Joan Sutherland & Performing Arts Centre, Hyde Park. A Festival Guide App is available for iPad!

Further information: www.sydneyfestival.org.au

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