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Pushkar Fair Until Fri 13 Nov 2009 in Pushkar The world's largest camel fair may not be at the top of everyone's list of must-sees, but the annual event at Pushkar is a true spectacle, a riot of colour and a cauldron of ancient tradition. This small town in eastern Rajasthan, on the edge of a beautiful small lake, boasts 400 temples and 52 ghats (bathing platforms). Each November thousands of camel traders haggle through the day, before – towards the end of fair – they get down to the less serious business of camel racing. There is also a form of camel musical chairs and even a camel beauty pageant. The colour of the men's turbans and the pleated 'ghagaras' (ankle-length skirts) of the women and the constant clamour and movement strike a memorable contrast with the sombre tones and the stillness of the desert. Many traders set up shops at Pushkar Fair, selling bead necklaces from Nagaur, woollen blankets from Merta, brassware from Jodhpur and Jaipur, saddles, ropes, and much more. more »

Athens Marathon Sun 08 Nov 2009 in Athens A sporting event rooted in ancient history, the marathon race was born here in Athens, when the soldier Pheidippides brought news of the Athenian victory over the Persians from the battlefield at Marathon. more »	Singapore Rugby Sevens Until Mon 09 Nov 2009 in Singapore Each year Singapore's National Stadium hosts the popular two-day Singapore Sevens rugby tournament. more »
Phimai Festival and Boat Race Until Sun 15 Nov 2009 in Nakhon Ratchasima Attracting thousands of spectators each year, the annual Phimai Festival and Boat Race in Nakhon Ratchasima is a wonderful spectacle. more »	Cape Times FNB Big Walk Sun 08 Nov 2009 in Cape Town First held in 1903, the Cape Times FNB Big Walk consists of eight different stages all beginning on a different part of the Cape Peninsula and all finishing at the Rhodes High School in Mowbray. more »

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Hong Kong Open (golf) Until Sun 15 Nov 2009 in Hong Kong Played at the Hong Kong Golf Club in scenic Fanling every year since 1959, the annual Hong Kong Open is the second-longest running pro golf tournament in Asia. more »

Raja Muda International Regatta Until Sun 22 Nov 2009 in Selangor Launched in 1990, the annual Raja Muda International Regatta includes a series of races in a number of different classes including racing, cruiser, multi-hull, classic and - newly introduced in 2006 - a vintage class for pre-1950 yachts. more »

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