Attention, music-lovers! Mark the dates for Germany's Dixieland and New York's Farmbourough Festival

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Cheung Chau Bun Festival

When: May 22-26, 2015

Where: Hong Kong

- During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) a plague killed thousands of people on Cheung Chau, an island south of Hong Kong. Islanders built an altar, performed Taoist rituals and burned effigies in an effort to drive off the evil spirits they believed were to blame — their efforts are remembered with the annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival. It is named after the most popular event, which sees locals scramble up a bamboo tower and collect as many 'lucky buns' as possible. The Bun Scrambling competition is the only one in the world, pointed out Yung Chi-ming, chairman of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival Committee. Afterward, buns are given out as a gesture of peace and happiness.



Farmbourough Festival

When: June 26 - 28, 2015

Where: New York

- New York City's first ever country music festival! Taking place on festival-favourite venue Randall's Island, the fest will be headlined by Dierks Bently, Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley. The 3-day music event will also see live performances by Wade Bowen, Brandy Clark, Maddie & Tae, Kip Moore, Ashley Monroe, Randy Houser, the Cadillac Three and Dwight Yoakam. If you love music, this event is worth your while.


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Eid ul-Fitr

When: July 19, 2015

Where: Across India

- One of the finest places to experience Eid ul-Fitr is at the Jama Masjid, New Delhi. The festival is celebrated across the country with great fervour. It is that time of the year when Muslims from all over the world gather to show a common goal of unity representing the cultural exuberance of Islam and marking an end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Hence it is also dubbed as 'Feast of Breaking the Fast'. During the auspicious day of Eid ul-Fitr, thousands of followers offer prayers at a mosque. They embrace and distribute sweets and lavish food. The traditional and popular way of Eid greeting is "Eid Mubarak".


International Dixieland Festival

When: Mid-May 2015

Where: Dresden, Germany

- Many a saintly visitor goes marching into Dresden in early May to check out the city's festival of Dixieland and early jazz music. Known particularly for its open-air events on the Elbe River, the festival boasts over 350 artists every year; this year is its 45th. Don't forget to drop by the Dixie parade and to catch a show by one of the city's many street performers. This years festival will take place from 7 to 10 May, 2015.



Sydney Comedy Festival

When: Till May 17, 2015

Where: Sydney

- The Sydney Comedy Festival kicks off every year with two gala events, the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala and Cracker Night. Throughout the festival, international, local and upcoming comedians take to stages across Sydney to deliver a ball of laughs covering everything from stand-up to sketch, satire, musical, improvisation, absurdist, theatre, magic and kids comedy and more. For enthusiasts who know their As from Bs.

Here's some good news: After last year's success, Michaeling, Alex Lee (The Roast) and Patrick Byrnes (SBS Comedy) thought it would be funny to do this thing again where they make comics from the festival spell words. Later, don't miss out on comedian Akmal's 'Lost' show, most visitors love the way he can make you laugh.