Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Feb 12-21 Venue: Dublin City Centre What began two years ago (2008), the Chinese New Year Festival has become extremely popular among the locals.
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Feb 12-21 Venue: Dublin City Centre What began two years ago (2008), the Chinese New Year Festival has become extremely popular among the locals. The 2010 Festival will celebrate the year of the Tiger and aims to promote integration and strengthen Ireland’s multicultural society. The festival will showcase cultural parades and dances, exhibitions, art and music. The highlight of the event is the Chinese Carnival, on the 14th of the month, to commemorate Chinese New Year Day as well as Valentine’s Day. Entry is free for all. For more information, check out www.dublin.ie/cny
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Plan around 24 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
Festival of Russian Culture Dublin
Feb 15-21 Aiming to promote culture and heritage, the festival includes Russian storytelling, photographic exhibits, musical performances and food stalls selling authentic Russian cuisine. Entry is free.
Jameson International Film Festival 2010
Feb 18-28, 2010 Venue: Various city centre cinemas Film screenings, glitz, glamour, interviews with celebrities and panel discussions, the film festival takes place over the course of eleven days.
Dublin Book Festival
March 6-8, 2010 The Irish, known for having contributed some of the most important works in classical and contemporary literature and art, choose to celebrate by holding the Dublin Book Festival on the 6th, 7th
Dine in Dublin – Restaurant Week
March 22-28 With over 50 restaurants participating in the Dine in Dublin week, this is truly a culinary and gastronomic adventure.
DLR Poetry Now 2010
March 25-28 The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Poetry Now Festival 2010 is a celebrated literary event, currently in its 15th year, which plays host to poets of various nationalities and different languages. ie
Easter
Easter is a religious festival celebrated by marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and follows the dates according the Christian liturgical calendar.
Franco Irish Literary Festival
April 16-18 Irish and Francophone writers from across Ireland gather at the festival to exchange ideas, experiences and to debate.
International Puppet Festival Ireland 2010
April 21-25 The puppet festival takes a look at the evolution of puppet theatre around the world, as well as latest innovations and ideas that inspired it.
Dublin: One City One Book
April 1-30 Each year one book is selected for everyone in the city to read (in the month of April) and discuss. This year’s book is The Picture of Dorian Grey.
The Bealtaine Festival 2010
It showcases undiscovered talent from people of an older age, and provides a platform for art, music, theatre, cinema and literature among others.
Dublin Dance Festival
Inaugurated in 2002, this year will be the 6th edition of the Dublin Dance Festival, the only festival which showcases contemporary dance forms in the country.
Skerries Traditional Music Weekend
May 14-16 A celebration of Irish music, old and new. Still going strong, the Skerries Music Weekend draws in a large crowd each year.
Dublin Writers Festival
June 1-6 In keeping with recognizing and celebrating Ireland’s literary heritage, the Dublin Writers Festival features local as well as international writers. com
Bloom in the Park
June 3-7 For all horticultural enthusiasts and foodies, Bloom is a festival that shouldn’t be missed. The festival includes tips on gardening, outdoor living, cooking tips and so much more!
Taste of Dublin
June 10-13 June proves to be the perfect month for foodies and fine-diners everywhere, as this festival also serves to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
AIB Street Performance World Championship 2010
June 18-20 Artists, musicians, dancers, singers, jugglists, and other kinds of performers gather to compete in the championship. http://www.spwc.ie/
The Summer Sensational
July 8-11 Surprises are in store for Dubliners and visitors alike in Temple Bar. For more information on the festival, www.templebar.ie
DLR Festival of World Cultures
July 23-25 Over 90% of the festival is free of charge making this one of the most popular festivals in Dublin.
National Heritage Week
August 21-29 It’s that time of the year to celebrate Irish heritage! The National Heritage Week is also a part of the European Heritage Days.
Dublin Viking Festival
August 27-29 The first settlers in Dublin were the Vikings and this festival is about exploring the Viking heritage.
Dublin Culture Night
September 11-26 Celebrate a free night of culture where museums, art galleries, art studios and cultural centres stay open till late. For more information, www.culturenight.ie
Christmas and Chocolate in Temple Bar
From workshops on the different kinds of chocolates to chocolates tastings and outdoor film screenings, this event draws in large crowds.
Leopardstown Christmas Racing Festival
December 26-29 If you’re into horse-racing, then this is the festival to attend. A four-day event that thrills and is the highlight of the National Hunt Season. Web Site: http://www.leopardstown.com
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