Around the World

Grab you passport and a bag were off to Malmo Sweden! Eurovision 2024 is here again. This year it is being hosted by Sweden’s third largest city. Known as an international hub Malmo residents come from 180 countries, speak 150 different languages. The diversity of the city makes it the perfect choice to host the 68th Eurovision contest. The song...

Chinese New Year 2018 Happy New Year! It may seem a little later to celebrate the New Year but no party is bigger than Chinese New Year. And this year it's the year of the dog. In ancient Chinese legend, there was a race across a river between 12 animals; a rat, a dragon, a tiger, an ox, a rabbit...

For everyone that lives on the South coast of England, Swanage Carnival Procession is taking place on Sunday 30th July 2017! Swanage Carnival Procession - what's the theme this year? This year's theme is Swanage Goes Global! Decorate your float or come in costume to represent the national dress or features and characteristics of your favourite country! The fun begins before...

Totton goes around the world! This year’s Totton and Eling carnival is going to be a very colourful display with participants representing countries and cultures from all across the globe! Each year Totton Carnival Committee along with local volunteers put on a spectacular show for their community and this year will certainly be no different. On Saturday 20th June the people of Totton and Eling will be treated to a fantastic array of parade floats all dressed up in an “Around the World” theme. Expect some very extravagant costumes for this one! What To Expect at Totton? The parade will kick off at 4pm from Calmore industrial estate, heading down Salisbury Road and then into the Eling recreation grounds. As always the SO16 Troopers and Nerdageddon team will be joining the fun, we can’t wait to see if they will tie in the parade theme! Waiting at the end of the parade will be a variety of stalls selling food and other interesting nick nacks. Better still there will be a fun fair full of exciting rides that all the family can enjoy, it will be open from 2pm on the day so you can even go for a quick spin before the parade starts! Continue reading →