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Merrie Monarch Festival of Hawaii
It is said by the locals of Hawaii that ‘Hula is the language of the heart, therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people’, and during the Merrie Monarch Festival, this quote comes to life. The festival was created by the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, and the tradition has continued for more than forty years. It is a festival that not only enhances the experiencing of traveling to this exotic destination, but promotes the culture and heritage of the hula.
Miami International Film Festival
The Miami International Film Festival will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with the 2008 event which is to take place from 28 February to 9 March 2008 in Miami, Florida, U.S.A. This highly successful film festival never loses sight of its mission to promote cultural understanding and tolerance, while encouraging artistic expression and excellence through the medium of thought-provoking film.
Hollywood – Fame, Fortune and Attractions Galore
The striking white ‘Hollywood’ sign on Hollywood Hills has long been the primary symbol of this mecca of fame and fortune. This is a place where life is fast, money is big, and fame is everything. As the home of American cinema, Hollywood is one of America’s biggest tourist attractions.
Tour the American Museum of Natural History
Since the American Museum of Natural History was established in 1869, the world has undergone a myriad of changes up to the present day and will no doubt keep changing as technology continues to advance rapidly. Over this period, the museum has played a significant role in exploration, discovery and advances in the natural sciences and what has grown to be one of the greatest museum collections in the world bears testimony to this.
Los Angeles’ Prestigious AFI Fest
The AFI (American Film Institute) Fest is an annual event that is takes place in Los Angeles, and this year the festival began on 1 November and will come to an end on 11 November 2007. It is a film festival of significant proportions and is attended by the leading international filmmakers from all the corners of the globe. For one week in November, Los Angeles comes alive with celebrities and a world-class collection of films that can be viewed throughout the festival.
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