Oktoberfest

Where? Munich, Germany
When? 22nd September - 7th October 2012

Oktoberfest is attended by around 6 million visitors, who drink around 5 million liters of beer. The Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year.

It is one of the most famous events in the city and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year, and is an important part of Bavarian culture.
On the 25th of September, and the 2nd of October, the Festivals rides and performances cost less, as these are designated “Family days”.

Further Information: www.oktoberfest.de

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The Jane Austen Festival

Where? Bath, England

When? 14 - 22 September 2012

In September 2012, the 13th Jane Austen festival will be launched with a colorful costumed parade through the city centre, now the biggest regency costume promenade in Europe. The week-long programme includes talks and productions, readings and tours and draws Jane Austen fans from around the world.

Further Information: www.janeausten.co.uk

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Power To The Peaceful Festival

Where? Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, America
When? 11th September 2012

Speedway meadow in San Francisco’s beautiful Golden Gate Park is the venue for the annual Power To The Peaceful Festival, where over 80,000 people go each year to celebrate the notion of peace. The Festival includes a music stage with a variety of different genres (2012 line-up not yet released).

If music isn't your thing, there are Yoga classes, food, action sports, kids areas and beautiful green grass to relax on. The free Festival has grown a lot in the past decade into a wonderful, free open air arts and music festival, and is well worth a look.
Further Information: http://powertothepeaceful.org/

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The Braemar Gathering

Where? Memorial Park, Braemar, Scotland
When? 1st September 2012

The Braemar Gathering, whose patron is Queen Elizabeth II, is one of Scotland's largest Highland games. It's probably the most famous on the annual calendar, attracting thousands of spectators every year to Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park Braemar, every Gathering is a memorable occasion and that of 2012 will be no exception.

Scottish Pipe Bands will be to the fore with the customary Massed Pipe Bands appearing. Meals, snacks and light refreshments are available at the Gathering.

Further Information: www.braemargathering.org

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Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland

Where? Edinburgh, Scotland
When? 9th August - 2nd September 2012

The Edinburgh International Festival presents a fabulous programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance in six major theatres and concert halls and a number of smaller venues, over a three-week period in late summer each year. Festival ‘12 will run from the 9th of August through to the to the 2nd of September. A full three week programme of Events set to give a thrilling time!

Further information: www.eif.co.uk

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Swiss Government continue to take measures to maintain a weak Franc

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has retained a strong stance in terms of its national currency the Franc. The Franc has performed particularly well when pitched against the Euro in recent times, so the SNB has taken measures on a number of occasions to maintain the currency as weak as possible, to stimulate the country’s exports.

The Bank has mainly been focusing on the exchange rate with the Euro, as this region is the one where most Swiss export transactions take place. The price floor in the EUR/CHF currency pair at the present time is seen to be at around the 1.20 mark. Prices have been around this region (with very low volatility levels) for a long time this year.

However, people involved in the market of selling positions have impacted on this price floor, as the Swiss Franc, brief though it was, rose above the 1.20 when up against the Euro. It briefly brought the credibility of the central bank into question and raised the idea that we could see other price floor breaches in the future.

But how can traders foresee and predict future price activity in the EUR/CHF currency pair? A key area to keep your eye open for the direct commentary from the SNB leadership, this could provide some clues on the future policy strategies that could well be enabled.

Perpetual Travellers and peple that wish to hedge or diversify, traditionally hold Swiss Francs as a safe haven currency, especially during difficult economic times. However, the above news may be something to consider or think twice about this strategy. Swiss Francs are certainly stable and cannot be considered risky, but in the light of this news the currency may not hold a strong value like it did in the past, due to the actions of the SNB. Still, many believe that Swiss FRancs are better than euros and safer in the long run than GPB Sterling and U Dollars.

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10 Top Sizzling Summer Worldwide Events in August

As you will soon see, the UK is the place to be this August! With the London 2012 Olympics, Reading & Leeds Festivals (replacing Glastonbury at the top of the UK festival chart) and Notting Hill Carnival, which is the largest celebration of its kind in Europe. Also hot on events this August is Scotland, or more specifically Edinburgh. With the Festival Fringe and International Festival, buy a kilt and head on down to Edinburgh!

Although, if you want to go to a festival with guaranteed sun (none in the UK), then head on over to Larnaca, Cyprus for SummerLand Festival 2012 where you can party on the beach for 2 full days.

Fancy something a bit more relaxed? Chill out in the moonlight at Boston’s Moonlight Festival, a Chinese celebration that people all over the world come to see year after year. Another option is going to Sicily, Italy for the Catania Tango Festival, where you can simply bask in the location and ambience of the town, or tango the night away. Alternatively wildly throw tomatoes at the La Tomatina Festival in Buñol, Spain. The choice is yours!

Here is a quick guide to the World's Top 10 events this August 2012:

1. London 2012 Olympic Games

2. V Festival

3. SummerLand festival 

4. Edinburgh International Festival

5. Notting Hill Carnival 

6. Edinburgh Festival Fringe

7. La Tomatina Festival

8. Reading & Leeds Festival

9. August Moon Festival 

10. Catania Tango Festival

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