OCT 2- 19 FESTIVAL VAl-DE-MARNE, PARIS
Most tourists are so enamoured of the city of Paris that they miss out on some of the happening suburbs of the city. This festival is held in the commune of Ivry-sur-Seine, in the department of val-de-Marne. Ivry-sur-Seine is essentially an industrial suburb but it also has a dynamic residential area, which comes alive on these dates. Acrobats, magicians, jugglers and comedians entertain the crowds. It's also a good place to listen to local bands. Visit : www.festivaldemarne.org
OCT 11 SCARECROW FESTIVAL, BRUSSELS
One would expect to see scarecrows in farms, but during this festival these creations of straw and rags take over the central square of Brussels. Organised by the Lion's Club to raise money, participants are allowed to let their creativity run wild. Visit : www.belgium-tourism.net
OCT 10-1 9 BUDAPEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL
The Autumn Festival promotes some of the best performances in contemporary art. The event encompasses dance, theatre, jazz and films. But many of the performances on the festival agenda are unclassifiable-they mix techniques and media to create a unique experience for the audience. Visit : www.bof.hu
OCT 4 KAIKOURA SEAFEST, NEW ZEALAND
The seafest is one of the many reasons to visit Middle Earth. At the festival in Kaikoura, on New Zealand's East Coast, visitors can eat some of the tastiest samples from the ocean, along with a wide variety of 'landfood', including emu and ostrich. Visit : www.seafest.co.nz
oct 24-26 lan kwai fonc street carnival
Lan Kwai Fong is the street to go to for the best food and drink in Hong Kong. During the carnival (above) the street gets even livelier with stalls selling everything from food and beer to tattoos and clothes. Magicians, drummers and samba performers will be at hand to entertain the crowds. Visit : www.discoverhongkong.com
Oct 9 BALLROOM DANCING CHAMPIONSHIP
Around 360 of the best amateur and professional dancers from around the world take the stage during this event. The venue is London's historic Royal Albert Hall. Competition wi be in the standard and Latin categories. Visit : www.dance-news.co.uk
OCT 17-1 9 VINTAGE POSTER FAIR, NEW YORK
Vintage poster enthusiasts are in for a treat this October. On these dates, some of the best-known dealers and auctioneers of vintage posters will exhibit more than 10,000 posters in New York. Posters dating from the 19th century will be up for grabs. Visit : www.posterfair.com
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