MALAYSIA
THE JACKSON’S UNITY TOUR
DEC 13 For the first time in almost 30 years,
the Jackson brothers come together for a spectacular reunion tour in memory of their late brother, the incomparable King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The concert will be held in Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
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PHILIPPINES
SAN FERNANDO GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL
MACAU
OYSTER DEC 5 The erratic and uncertain life of showbiz is reflected in this otherworldly dance theatre production that fuses opera, tango and throat singing with modern dance, classical ballet, vaudeville and acrobatics to create a dreamlike circus universe at the Macao Cultural Center. www.macauticket.com AUSTRALIA
RED BULL LIGHTHOUSE TO LEIGHTON DEC 15 Kite surfers
take off from Western Australia’s Phillip Point on Rottnest Island, and travel over 19kms to finish in North Fremantle in the longest kite surfing race in the world.
DEC 14 – 20 During one of the most anticipated yuletide events in San Fernando, participating barangays (villages) unveil giant lanterns measuring up to 18 feet in diameter, and compete in a light and sound extravaganza. Each lantern is rigged with a complex arrangement of bulbs that dance to the rhythm of festive music. www.tourism.gov.ph
ELSEWHERE… • PHILIPPINES DEC 16
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Clark Night Market www.tourism.gov.ph • JAPAN DEC 12
Renaissance of Light
JAPAN
HAGOITA-ICHI DEC 17 – 19 Shop for a pretty hagoita – rectangular board with a handle for playing a New Year game called hanetsuki – at the traditional battledore fair near Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple. The fair dates back to the 16th century and the ornamental hagoita are sold as good luck charms. www.jnto.go.jp/eng/ 26
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www.osaka-info.jp/en • AUSTRALIA DEC 26 – 30
Vodafone Boxing Day Test www.cricketvictoria.com.au
DEC 6 Jennifer Lopez Dance Again Tour www.pertharena.com.au