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THE WEDDING of Prince William and Kate Middleton some time ago it became an attraction for tourism sector ‘Affairs of Queen Elizabeth‘ that. Not only local residents, but it turns out that antusia many foreign tourists visiting London to see the wedding of the century. However, the royal family are not the only attraction of the city. There are many interesting sites and locations that must be visited if you are spending time in London. Here we give five places in London are not to be missed.
1. British Museum
The museum is famous throughout the world held a variety of sculptures from the Parthenon temple in Greece with a high level of art as well as some original mummies from Egypt.
2. Hyde Park
For those of you who like to jog, this park is the perfect area to simply relax, bicycling, or the streets. Hyde Park is one of the largest royal park in London.
3. The London Eye
This is the world’s tallest observation wheel. Arriving at the top, you will present stunning views, 55 sites in London in 30 minutes.
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LONDON perhaps best known for West End theater scene, but there’s other entertainment available during the Spill Festival. At this festival, incredible artists from around the world will present experimental theater, art of living and non-traditional performances that will take place from April 18 to 24 next. Created by Robert Pacitti, some lists include ambitious works, installations, artist talks, film, music, parties and even the party behind the scenes.
The main highlights of this exhibition include artist Helen Cole who will present â € ~ We See Fireworksâ € ™, an installation and archival footage of more than 250 people relating about religious ceremonies, accidents, loss, longing and other everyday experiences.
Meanwhile, the Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda, presents a concert as part of “datamatics series“ using pure data as a source of sound and visuals. There is also a collaboration between filmmaker Davide Pepe avant-garde singer Diamanda Galas on the film “Schrei 27“ with the theme of torture.
HMM .. Everything associated with cheese and wine will be discussed, offered to taste, cooked and sold at the annual Cheese and Wine Festival Spring. Want to take part in the festival which will spoil this tongue, you who was in London between March 18 to 20 can visit Cookey Theatre, Southbank Centre.
When the festival period, international chefs, restaurant owners, cheese maker, cooking teacher, wine makers, cookbook authors, and even a chocolate confectioner will provide suggestions and examples of their specialty. At this year’s festival will also be provided chill-out area as most visitors usually come with friends or family. The new atmosphere is intended for visitors to socialize and relax together.
Various interesting activities with regard to cheese and wine will be discussed thoroughly at this festival. There will also be appearances from Raffaella Baruzzo chocolate expert who focuses on how chocolate and wine can be enjoyed together. For details of activities, you can visit the site cheesewinefestival.com. Read the rest of this entry »
You‘re on vacation in England with the children until 27 February? Do not forget to invite them to watch a special children’s festival “Imagine Children’s Festival“ at the Southbank Centre, London. The festival was initiated 10 years ago this at first to appreciate children’s literature, but now has grown to include various activities for children aged 5-11 years, even more.
“Imagine Children’s Festival“ will include performances of music, dance, arts and crafts, comedy, and film all of which are held in several places at the Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road.
The festival will begin with a preview of “The Flying Machine 3D,“ an animated film inspired by Frederic Chopin music, marking the anniversary of his birth to-200. In the days that followed, groups of 12 cellos of the Berliner Philharmoniker will play Gershwin and Ellington while opera star Elizabeth Watts teaches the songs and stories about your favorite animals.
Sessions books, which still holds a place of honor at this festival will feature actor and comedian Charlie Higson will be reading the latest adventure story, “The Dead.“ There are also other artists and writers who will read the book.
EAST End, an area bordering the City of London and the River Thames, from transformed from gloomy impression. That’s because the East End will be the location of a liaison with the London Olympic Park to be used at the 2012 Olympics. As a grand event host the Olympic Games, London will want to look as perfect as possible. This in turn impact on the East End who began to improve itself. Previously, the East End is one of the most shortage areas.
East End now began to emit energy that has never appeared for many years. Bars and new restaurants popping looks while the young family looking to meet stylish apartments.
Among the new places are popping up, you can find the Bow Arts Trust (www.bowarts.org) in 183 Bow Road. This is the art center who take shelter in an old blue building that stood between the houses dilapidated. You could say this is the convent gallery featuring innovative works by local students and international artists. Read the rest of this entry »