Ideas by Month - August
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Edinburgh, Scotland: International Fringe Festival - 3 to 25 August 2008
The Edinburgh Fringe dates back to 1947 when eight theatre groups showed up uninvited to the Edinburgh International Festival and were obliged to find alternative venues 'on the fringe' in order to perform. The Fringe has since then outgrown its sister event, which runs at the same time, and now breaks its own record every year as the largest arts festival on earth (Guinness Book of Records). More than a million tickets are sold each year for thousands of events including exhibitions, theatre, music and, the largest category of all, comedy acts. Many unknown artists are given their first break here.
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Fraser Coast, Australia: Migration of Humpback Whales and the
Hervey Bay Whale Festival
The majestic humpback whales migrate between their feeding grounds of Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. On their return journey they enter Hervey Bay, renowned as one of the world's best whale watching locations, where they spend between three and five days resting or feeding their new born calves. Their arrival to Hervey Bay sparks off the celebrations of the annual Whale Festival, where you can enjoy great food, wine, jazz, parades and more.
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Cyprus, Greece: Birdwatching
Travel to Cyprus either independently or as part of an organised group for some of the world's best birdwatching opportunities. Millions of birds each year migrate from Europe to Africa to Asia and then back to Europe. Cyprus' geographic location places it on the north-south migration route, making it home to more than 350 different species of bird. March and May bear witness to the southward migration, and the northward migration occurs between August and October. The birds stop for anything from just a few days to several weeks - you could do the same?
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Beijing, China: The Olympic Games - 8 to 24 August 2008
The final stages of preparation are taking place in Beijing as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games draw closer. Officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, the event will begin with the opening ceremony commencing at 08:08:08 pm at the Beijing National Stadium. Athletes will compete in 302 events in 28 sports, and visitors from around the world will travel to China watch the amazing talents of the greatest athletes alive. Be a part of history!
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