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Nepal has seen the highest number of tourist arrivals to the country since 2000, new figures have revealed.
According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 50,567 tourists entered the Himalayan country by air in October.
This is an increase of 16.6 per cent compared to the same period last year.
"Preliminary figures by the immigration office say the total number of visitors arriving in Nepal since January crossed 307,748, an increase of four per cent from the same period last year," the board said.
There was a growth of 26.3 per cent in visitors from South Asian countries, the board added.
"Britain, Israel, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and Sweden, along with the United States and Canada, have also maintained the increasing trend in the arrival figures," the board said.
In May, the monarchy was abolished in Nepal and the first president of the republic was sworn in two months later in July.
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This weekend, an exhibition of art from Finland will open in Dublin.
Featuring works dating back to when the country was a Grand Duchy of Russia, the exhibition will showcase paintings of Finnish greats like Albert Edelfelt and Akseli Gallen-Kallela.
On display at the National Gallery of Ireland until February 1st 2009, the exhibition’s highlights include depictions of Finnish landscapes as well as national symbols that have come from the country’s myths and legends.
There is also an outline of the artistic trends of 20th century Finland, ranging from the works of the Septem Group, comprising of Magnus Enckell, Yrjo Ollila, Ellen Thesleff and Verner Thome, and the November Group, which is made up of Tyko Sallinen, Marcus Collin and Alwar Cawen.
Tickets, which go on sale from November 8th, cost €7 for adults.
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Martin Luther King Jr Day, falling on the third Monday in January, around the time of his birthday on the 15th, will take on new resonance this year.
It will be the first occurrence of the national holiday with a black man in the White House, marking a remarkable journey from the days of slavery and prejudice against which Dr King’s civil rights movement railed against in the 1950s and 60s.
All over America people young and old, black and white celebrate the life and work of the man who pioneered non-violent protest and became known as an inspirational orator.
The day of remembrance includes celebrations such as, a special concert held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel and a massive parade through Los Angeles, one of the most racially diverse cities in the world.
While Barack Obama’s accession to the White House is down to a number of political and social factors, the very fact that the new commander-in-chief is an African-American is being seen as a momentous step.
Democrat Barack Obama defeated John McCain in the US Presidential Election on November 4th, collecting significantly more than the requisite 270 Electoral College votes required to win.
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A country rich with tradition and spirituality, Thailand will celebrate as one this November as the Loi Krathong festival proceeds in a flurry of colour, light and music.
"The delightful colour of streams" is how the event from November 8th to 12th is described, which is focussed on the first full moon night of the twelfth lunar month.
‘Krathong’ refers to the beautiful and intricately-made illuminated offerings made from banana leaves. These are set to float along waterways all over the country, forming the centrepiece of the festival.
The origins of the custom are not entirely clear, with some suggesting it is a means of worship the presence of Buddha and others claiming viewing it as a means of redeeming oneself to the River Goddess, Khongkha.
Thailand is one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations and attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year, who comes to sample the beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, well-know hospitality and legendary partying that the south-east Asian country has to offer.
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This weekend, an exhibition of art from Finland will open in Dublin.
Martin Luther King Jr Day, falling on the third Monday in January, around the time of his birthday on the 15th, will take on new resonance this year.
A country rich with tradition and spirituality, Thailand will celebrate as one this November as the Loi Krathong festival proceeds in a flurry of colour, light and music.