Flying tentacled monsters swarm Thai sky
Published: 11 March, 2008, 11:46
In Thailand, teams from 15 countries are wowing crowds with their colourful creations at the International Kite Festival.
The event is an annual showcase for the latest innovations in kite design. Parachuting and balloon shows are also part of the festival.
Kite-flying has been a popular sport for centuries in Thailand, especially in the spring months of March, April and May when wind sweeps across the open fields of the country.
11.03.2008, 09:27
Realism for a price: art fans ready for 200k billFans of realist paintings will be scrambling over one another in Moscow this weekend, when 80 of Russia’s finest 20th century works are auctioned off. It’s thought they’ll fetch up to $US 200,000. |
11.03.2008, 16:41
No business like snow business in MoscowThanks to a new indoor ski centre, winter will now last all year around in Moscow. Even in summer the temperature at “Snezhkom” will not rise above -5 Celsius. |
