Asia Events October 2023

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Hey there, fellow explorers! October’s creeping up, and guess what? Asia’s gearing up for some seriously cool stuff. Whether you’re a culture buff, music junkie, or just down for a good time, this is your cue to get hyped for the October 2023 shenanigans across Asia.

Diwali Festival – India (October 14th)

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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is like Christmas and New Year’s rolled into one big, radiant party. Think fairy lights, fireworks, and enough sweets to send your dentist on a vacation.

Tokyo International Film Festival – Japan (October 28th – November 5th)

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Film fanatics, grab your popcorn and your fanciest outfit (or PJs, we don’t judge). Tokyo’s hosting a star-studded film festival with premieres, screenings, and maybe a celeb sighting or two.

Mid-Autumn Festival – China (October 1st)

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Mid-Autumn Festival? More like Mooncake Extravaganza! Families gather to gaze at the moon, snack on mooncakes, and pretend they’re lunar explorers.

Chuseok – South Korea (October 10th – 12th)

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It’s Thanksgiving, K-drama style! Chuseok’s about family, food, and giving thanks. Pro tip: Try the colorful rice cakes, they’re a taste explosion.

Bali Arts Festival – Indonesia (October 10th – November 10th)

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Get ready to dive deep into Bali’s artistic soul. The Bali Arts Festival is a month-long whirlwind of traditional music, dances, and art exhibits. You’ll be Instagramming like crazy.

Okinawa Haarii Dragon Boat Races – Japan (October 3rd)

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Okinawa’s going full throttle with the Haarii Dragon Boat Races. It’s like a scene from a high-octane movie, but you’re right there, cheering on teams in colorful dragon boats.

Taiwan National Day – Taiwan (October 10th)

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Taiwan National Day’s the time to let your Taiwanese flag fly high. There are parades, fireworks, and cultural performances galore. Plus, you can feast on some seriously good street food.

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival – Hong Kong

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Wine lovers, this one’s for you. Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is where you sip vino, savor gourmet grub, and groove to live tunes while gazing at Victoria Harbour.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival – Thailand (October 12th – 20th)

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Hold onto your taste buds because Phuket Vegetarian Festival is here! Expect jaw-dropping street processions, jaw-piercing stunts (literally), and mouthwatering vegetarian street food.

River Kwai Bridge Week – Thailand

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History buffs, listen up. River Kwai Bridge Week is a nod to WWII history. There are light shows, a carnival, and a heartfelt memorial service. History’s never been this cool.

October 2023 Asia Events Calendar Schedule

EventsDatesLocation
AgriTek Uzbekistan 2023October 24-26Uzexpocentre, Tashkent
International Craft FestivalOctober 26-27Kokand, Fergana Valley
Dubai Jazz FestivalOctober 6-14Dubai Amphitheatre Media City
Dubai Tennis Duty Free ChampionshipsOctober 2-8Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
Middle East Comic Con Fil 2023October 5-7Dubai World Trade Centre
Ultra Abu DhabiOctober 6-8Etihad Park
Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2023 Qatar Airways October 6-8Lusail International Circuit
Republic DayOctober 29Turkey
Fethiye & Ölüdeniz Air GamesOctober 27-30Turkey Mediterranean Coast
SukkotIsrael
Simchat TorahIsrael
Jerusalem Open HouseJerusalem
Tel Aviv International MarathonTel Aviv
ICSWMBat Yam, Israel
Macau Investment and International Trade FairOctober 26-27The Venetian Macao
International Contest of Display Fireworks October 7Macau Tower
Macao Food FestivalOctober 13-22Sai Van Lake
Macao Grand PrixOctober 6-8Guia Circuit
Gulf ExpoOctober 26Bahrain International Convention and Exhibition Centre
COMEX BahrainOctober 9-11Bahrain International Convention and Exhibition Centre
HRM SummitOctober 9-10Bahrain Carlton Hotel
DussehraOctober 22India
DiwaliOctober 24India
Gandhi JayantiOctober 2India
NavratriOctober 7-14India
IFFIOctober 20-28Goa
Workers’ Party of Korea Founding DayOctober 10Pyongyang
Kim Jong-il Birth anniversaryOctober 19Pyongyang
Kim Il-sung Birth anniversaryOctober 26Pyongyang
ArabEWOctober 11-12Kuwait City International Fair Ground
IDC Kuwait CIO SummitOctober 23-24Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait City
International Conference on Intelligent Applications and Data Science TechnologiesOctober 24-26Petroleum and Engineering College, Kuwait University
MotoGP Indonesia Grand Prix 2023October 14-15Mandalika International Street Lombok Circuit
Indonesia International Book FairOctober 27-November 1ICE Indonesia Convention Exhibition BSD, Tangerang
Cosmobeaute IndonesiaOctober 12-14JIExpo Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta
EXPO BOILEROctober 5-7JIExpo Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta
Tech in Asia ConferenceOctober 18-19JCC Jakarta Convention Center
Constitution DayOctober 23Tajikistan
Independence DayOctober 24Tajikistan
DashainOctober 15-28Nepal
TiharOctober 22-26Nepal
ICSWMOctober 1-3Kathmandu
International Education Fair MyanmarOctober 1-2Yangon Convention Centre, Yangon
World Education Expo MyanmarOctober 7-8Myanmar International Convention Centre, Yangon
Thadingyut FestivalOctober 29-31Myanmar
Miss Philippines 2023 Coronation NightOctober 24SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Kim Se-jeong First Concert in ManilaOctober 1New Frontier Theater, Quezon City
Mayday Parade Live in ManilaOctober 27New Frontier Theater, Quezon City
Ozine Fest: Halloween SpecialOctober 21-22The Filinvest Tent, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Industrial Biotechnology World CongressOctober 16-19SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Boun Ork PhansaOctober 29Laos
Naga Rocket FestivalOctober 29Nam Ngum River, Bolikhamxay
Luang Prabang International Film FestivalOctober 16-21Luang Prabang
Syrian Army DayOctober 6Syria
Teacher’s DayOctober 16Syria
Independence DayOctober 1Maldives
Maldives Beverage and Food ExpoMaldives
Maldives Diving ExpoMaldives
Maldives Fishing TournamentMaldives
Maldives Surfing ChampionshipMaldives
ICSWMOctober 1-3Bishkek
Fine Art AsiaOctober 5-8Hong Kong
Hong Kong Electronics FairOctober 13-16Hong Kong
Hong Kong CyclothonOctober 22Hong Kong
Halloween CelebrationsHong Kong
National Day / Golden Week holidayOctober 1-7China
Canton FairOctober 23-27Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou
China International Auto ShowOctober 25-30Shanghai
Shanghai International Film FestivalOctober 11-20Shanghai
Beijing International Film FestivalOctober 13-22Beijing
Sultan’s BirthdayOctober 15Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam International Musabaqah Al-QuranOctober 1-15Brunei Darussalam
Brunei International TattooOctober 1-7Brunei Darussalam
Brunei International RegattaOctober 8-10Brunei Darussalam
Brunei International Food FestivalOctober 11-15Brunei Darussalam
Russell Group IDP IELTS SeminarOctober 12Lebanon
Whisky Live BeirutOctober 26-28Beirut
RISEOctober 27-28Lebanon
PIR ExpoOctober 3-5Moscow
SPIGFOctober 3-6St. Petersburg
VI Global Seafood Expo and Fishery ForumOctober 18-20Russia
MPIRESOctober 6-7Moscow
Moscow International Film FestivalMoscow
St. Petersburg International Ballet FestivalSt. Petersburg
Golden Mask Festival of Theatrical ArtsMoscow
Forum Fintech Borderless International PLUS Eurasia DigitalOctober 11-12Kazakhstan
Breakbulk Caspian ConferenceOctober 6-7Kazakhstan
Sandstone Uranium Deposits Exploration and Mining Technical MeetingOctober 9-13Kazakhstan
PowerExpo AlmatyOctober 17-19Almaty
Central Asia Dental ExpoOctober 17-19Kazakhstan
Nine Emperor Gods Vegetarian FestivalOctober 14-23Thailand
Illuminated Boat ProcessionOctober 20-30Chao Phraya River
Rap Bua Lotus Receiving FestivalOctober 22-30Nong Khai
HM King Chulalongkorn DayOctober 23Thailand
Long-boat Race / Wax Castle FestivalOctober 23-29Sakon Nakhon
Pattaya Bikini Beach RacePattaya
Phuket Vegetarian FestivalPhuket
Chiang Mai Balloon FestivalChiang Mai
MATTA Fair KuantanOctober 6-8Malaysia
Malaysia Property ExpoOctober 24-29Malaysia
Global Public Health International ConferenceOctober 9-10Malaysia
Private & International School FairOctober 1Penang
Standard Chartered MarathonOctober 30-31Kuala Lumpur
Deepavali festivalMalaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka
Siniawan Heritage FiestaMalaysia
Malaysia Durian FestivalMalaysia
Busan International Film FestivalOctober 5-14Busan
Incheon K-Pop ConcertOctober 1Incheon
Busan One Asia FestivalOctober 21Busan
Han River Drone Light Performance ShowOctober 1, 6, 13, and 27Seoul
Gimje Horizon FestivalOctober 14-23Gimje
Wonju Dynamic Dancing CarnivalWonju
Bupyeong Pungmul FestivalBupyeong
Bucheon International Comics FestivalBucheon
EduTraC Oman 2023October 22-24Oman
OFSECOctober 9-10Oman
Oman Home and Building ExpoOctober 10-12Oman
Lets Talk HoganOctober 12Oman
OSHC 2023Oman
ICASETOman
Oman International Food FestivalOman
Intelligent Optimization and Computing International ConferenceOctober 26-27Cambodia
Victim Assistance Global ConferenceOctober 17-19Cambodia
Natural Science and Environment International ConferenceOctober 4-5Cambodia
Pchum Ben Buddhist festivalOctober 2-4Cambodia
Water FestivalOctober 14-16Cambodia
Royal Ploughing CeremonyOctober 29Cambodia
Global Health SaudiOctober 29-31Saudi Arabia
Zak World of Facades Saudi ArabiaOctober 3-5Saudi Arabia
Saudi International MedLab ExpoOctober 9-11Saudi Arabia
Fast Food & Cafe ConventionOctober 15-18Saudi Arabia
Metal & Steel Saudi ArabiaOctober 15-18Saudi Arabia
Islamic Arts FestivalSaudi Arabia
Saudi Coffee FestivalSaudi Arabia
Saudi International Air ShowSaudi Arabia
Natural Disaster Management Integrated International ConferenceOctober 2-4Sri Lanka
Business Management, Humanities, Social Science International ConferenceOctober 12-13Sri Lanka
Water and Soil Conservation Annual CongressOctober 2-4Sri Lanka
Renewable Energy, Materials, and Mechanical International ConferenceOctober 2-4Sri Lanka
Operations Research and Business Analytics International ConferenceOctober 2-4Sri Lanka
Vas seasonSri Lanka
Singapore Wine FestivalOctober 26-28Singapore
Singapore Food FestivalOctober 11-23Singapore
ingapore Night SafariSingapore
Chingay ParadeSingapore
Pakistan Auto ShowOctober 27-30Pakistan
Pak Water & Energy ExpoOctober 25-27Pakistan
Science & Technology, Engineering, and Women Development International ConferenceOctober 25-27Pakistan
Data Science, AI, and Computing Advances International ConferenceOctober 23-25Pakistan
Breast Cancer SymposiumOctober 28Pakistan
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi festivalPakistan
Karachi Literature FestivalPakistan
Lahore Literary FestivalPakistan
Taiwan International Executive Semiconductor SummitOctober 25-26Taiwan
Taichung Machine Tool ExhibitionOctober 26-29Taiwan
Sustainable Water Management International Conference October 16-18Taiwan
Taiwan Film FestivalOctober 27-November 12Taiwan
National Double Ten DayOctober 10Taiwan
Chiayi Lantern FestivalTaiwan
Taoyuan Hakka Cultural FestivalTaiwan
International Natural Disaster Integrated Management ConferenceOctober 12-14Bangladesh
International Offshore Marine ExpoOctober 12-14Bangladesh
International Nanotechnology and Nano Science ConferenceOctober 14-15Bangladesh
International Flood and Water Management ConferenceOctober 14-16Bangladesh
International Dhaka Trade FairOctober 1-31Bangladesh
Durga Puja festivalOctober 20-24Bangladesh
Hanoi Garment and Textile Industry ExpoOctober 25-27Hanoi
Vietnam International Rubber and Plastics Industry ExhibitionOctober 18-21Ho Chi Minh City
Sen Dolta FestivalOctober 13-15An Giang
Liberation DayOctober 10,Hanoi
Iran International ExhibitionOctober 11-14Tehran
Tehran Book FairOctober 4-10Tehran
Iran Film FestivalOctober 18-25Tehran
ArbaeenOctober 16-17Iran
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi festivalIran
Rasht Rice FestivalIran
Isfahan Autumn FestivalIran
Takayama FestivalOctober 13-15Gifu
Matsue Suitoro FestivalOctober 19-20Shimane
Asama Onsen Taimatsu FestivalOctober 22-23Nagano
Kurama Fire FestivalOctober 22Kyoto
Tamagawa Fireworks FestivalOctober 28Tokyo
Jidai Matsuri festivalOctober 22Kyoto
Japanese Halloween festivalOctober 31Japan

So, there you have it – Asia’s October 2023 lineup. Get your backpack ready, book those tickets, and get set for an epic adventure you’ll be bragging about for years!

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