October 2008 World Events / Top Events

11 - 15 Oct 2008 (annual) Nong Khai, Thailand Naga Fireballs at Nong Khai Province Every year the Mekong River in the Nong Khai region of northern Thailand is home to a strange, beautiful and baffling phenomenon; the Naga Fireballs. On the first full moon... more 11 May - 15 Oct 2008 (annual) Nagara River, between the Kinka bridge and Nagara bridge, Gifu City, Japan Cormorant Fishing So you didn't think fishing was a spectator sport? Think again. The spectacular tradition of cormorant fishing has been practised on the Nagara River in Gifu for over 1300... more

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