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Illumi-Night Banpaku Xmas is an Illumination event held in Expo Commemorative Park in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture every December 12 to 15 and December 20 to 25. Illumi-Night Banpaku Xmas 2014 Illumi-Night Banpaku Xmas Details Illumi-Night Banpaku Xmas is known for the high-tech 3D mapping projections done onto the symbolic tower called Tower of the Sun . These projections are also called  Beam Painting .  Illumi-Night Banpaku Xmas 2014 - Suita City, Osaka Prefecture The show is about to start... All that color made the Tower of the Sun really stand out This one reminds me of an octopus While this one reminds me of a carrot... The illuminated streets have... illuminated butterflies... ...and illuminated kissing dogs The theme of this year's illumination is called Miracle . It is about fairies and the fantasy world they live in. This is then projected directly to the body of the uniquely shaped Tower of the Sun . Aside from this beautiful s

Rengakan Illumination is an illumination event held at Rengakan or Brick Museum ( 煉瓦館 ) in  1 Chome-10-1 Gomonnishi, Kumatori Town, Osaka Prefecture in Japan every first of December until the twenty-fifth of December. Rengakan Illumination Rengakan Illumination 2014 Details Rengakan Illumination is known for the different presentations by different schools in the area. These presentations include performing bands, choirs, and individual presentations. There are also arts and illumination exhibits and also some interactive activities. Rengakan Illumination - Kumatori, Osaka Prefecture The illuminated pathway to Rengakan Light up your heart... Ella seems to enjoy the Rengakan Illumination Festival The performing children's choir One of the food stalls around Lining up for some authentic Japanese food. Any special event would not be complete without food... And that is always present during the Rengakan Illumination. Rengakan has some unique food stores

Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of December ?  Please check out the list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this coming December . Puto Festival Location:  Calasiao, Province of Pangasinan Details:  The festival is celebrated every 26th to the 28th of December. Its highlight is the local delicacy called puto through dancing and puto themed artworks. This festival is a way for the people of Calasiao to promote their major produce -the puto . The word puto is the local name for the rice cake. Kasadyawan Festival Location:  Dumaguete City, Province of Negros Occidental Details:  The festival is celebrated every 12th to the 14th of December. Its highlights are the colorful dance presentations and beauty pageants. This festival is similar to the mardi gras and is the longest established festival in Negros Occidental. Kanyong Kawayan Festival Location:  Kidapawan City, Province of N

Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of November ?  Please check out the list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this November . Gaginaway Festival Location:  Malita, Province of Davao del Sur Details:  The festival is celebrated every 12th of November. Its highlight is the cultural presentations of the Tagacaolo tribe and other tribes of the province. This festival is a way to revisit and renew the old cultural practice of the indigenous people of the province. The word gaginaway means being together. Pawikan Festival Location:  Morong, Province of Bataan Details:  The festival is celebrated every 29th to 30th of November. Its highlight is the street dancing where participants wear sea turtle-inspired costumes. This festival is a way for the locals to intensify the awareness of the younger generation about the vulnerability of the pawikan population. It also aims to promote the protect

Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of October ?  Then check out the list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this month. Sapatos Festival Location:  Marikina, Metro Manila Details:  The festival is celebrated every 15th of October until the 30th of November. Its highlights are the shoe fair and other activities related to shoes. This festival is a month-long celebration that showcases historical, cultural, and economic industry of the shoe business in Marikina. The word sapatos means shoe. Parau Festival Location:  Pilar, Province of Sorsogon Details:  The festival is celebrated every 1st to 12th of October. Its highlight is the colorful street parade. This festival is a 12-day celebration done simultaneously with the Feast of Our Lady of the Pilar. It showcases the town's cultural heritage and the growing aspirations of its people. Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Location:  Zamboanga

Do you want to witness and be part of the exciting and colorful cultural activities in the Philippines in this month of September ?  Please check out the list of popular fiestas or festivals happening this September . Diyandi Festival Location:  Iligan City, Province of Lanao del Norte Details:  The festival is celebrated every 1st of September until the 2nd of October. Its highlight is the ceremonial dance offering of the union of the Maranao men and Higa-on women in marriage as well as the offering of their harvest to their patron saint. This festival is a means to promote cultural identity and to also honor the patron saint of Iligan City. The word diyandi means to celebrate. Dalit Festival Location:  Tangub City, Province of Misamis Occidental Details:  The festival is celebrated every 29th of September. Its highlight is the colorful street dancing parade. This festival serves to honor St. Michael the Archangel the patron saint of Tangub City. The word dalit means to