Interesting events this weekend from around the globe
Sun Festival at Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt
Where? Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt
When? 22nd February
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival at Aswan, Egypt is observed twice every year on 22nd of February and on 22nd of October, the dates that mark the emperor’s birthday and his ascension to the throne. Next to the Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel is perhaps the most recognized monument of ancient Egypt. The two temples built for the pharaoh Ramses II have been attracting visitors since Victorian times. During the Abu Simbel Festival crowds fill the temple at sunrise to watch the shafts of light slowly creeping through the stone, illuminating the statues of Ramses, Ra and Amun with only the statue of Ptah – the god of darkness – remaining in the shade on these two days of the year.
Bob Marley Birthday Bash in Negril, Jamaica – Feb is Bob Marleys birthday month
Where? Negril, Jamaica
A month of celebrating Jamaica’s history, art and music. They always have a tribute concert and the wailers reunite to perform. I saw the Wailers a long time ago in Durban, it was a really fun concert.
Pingxi International Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City, Taiwan
Where? Pingxi District, Taiwan
When? 14th - 24th February
Each year thousands of people trek to the remote mountainous town of Pingxi for this unforgettable event that culminates with the release of thousands of lanterns simultaneously. Traditionally lanterns were used in the past as a means of communication during war but lantern launching has become of symbol of peace and good fortune, with wishes written and placed inside before their release into the heavens.
