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Copenhagen Cooking and Food Festival, Denmark Take a bite of culinary Copenhagen and the Nordic region, when food festival Copenhagen Cooking hits the city. Copenhagen Cooking is one of the biggest food festivals in Northern Europe and is an open-source festival that profiles Danish gastronomy by paying homage to the food culture, Nordic cuisine, and the players on the gastronomic stage. Organised by Food Organisation of Denmark, the Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is for everyone who loves food, with more than 100 unique events over 10 days at the end of August. The official theme of 2018 is ‘Breaking the New’; offering unique and different dining experiences, and showcases the latest food trends. Housed on Israels Plads in Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival offers plenty of events held in English, or with no language requirements, targeting international visitors. www.copenhagencooking.com AU G U S T
As Singapore’s largest outdoor performing arts festival, the Night Festival is integral in bolstering the arts, culture and heritage scene in Singapore. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017, this year promised to deliver even more innovation and creativity, especially from local talents, and international collaborations. The Festival kicks off on 18 August with the annual Night Lights, its enthralling showcase of light art installations. It culminates in three evenings of revelry on 24, 25 and 26 August, featuring world-class artists, roving acts and exciting performances, all adding their own magic to the celebration. www.festival-cannes.com 18
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Singapore Night Festival