LIVING 2018 almanac
THE YEAR AHEAD
november November 2–4, Kenu & Kundu Festival, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Alotau, in Milne Bay Province, is all about canoes (kenu) and (kundu) drums, and the rituals that surround these war canoes, built and decorated in a time-honoured style. papuanewguinea.travel November 6–10, Diwali Festival, Fiji The Hindu Festival of lights sees Hindu homes elaborately decorated. fiji.travel Fest Napuan, Vanuatu This free-to-public music festival based in Port Vila features local and international artists. festnapuan.vu
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November 12–18, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Papua New Guinea The 2018 APEC gathering sees 21 world leaders from the Pacific Rim countries meet in Port Moresby. apec.org Makepung Buffalo Races, Bali, Indonesia The grand prix of buffalo races sees hundreds of buffalo hitched to colourful wooden ploughs competing in a three-kilometre race in Jembrana, West Bali. indonesia.travel
december Canoe Festival, Federated States of Micronesia Watch the creation of a handcarved sailing canoe or bamboo raft, and making of coconut husk rope, and watch canoes race as Yap celebrates its navigation history. visityap.com
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65th Macau Grand Prix, Macau, China Now in its 65th year, the longest running street-circuit event pits the best in motorcycle, WTCC and Formula 3 racers in the world, racing through the narrow, twisting, sharp turned Guia Street Circuit in Macau city. macau.grandprix.gov.mo
December 1–January 1, WinterFest, Hong Kong Two light festivals dazzle the Hong Kong skyline during the month-long festival, with special shopping offers, foods and the massive Statue Square christmas tree. discoverhongkong.com
Roviana Lagoon Festival, Solomon Islands People from the Roviana Lagoon gather in Munda for this four-day festival of the sea, with dances, sailing, ironman, swimming and fishing competitions. visitsolomons.com.sb
Some events did not have dates finalised when Paradise went to press. Check their websites for updates.