Step into autumn with standout events around the globe, from cultural celebrations to family-friendly fun.
1. A Nation’s Epic Voyage
Singapore
Now until October 09, 2026
Singapore is marking six decades of independence with a captivating exhibition that reveals how a tiny fishing village became a global powerhouse. Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City at the National Museum of Singapore showcases over 350 fascinating artifacts, as well as stunning panoramic paintings of the city state’s evolution. The free exhibition’s interactive elements are designed to let you relive the immigrant stories so integral to its success, and embark on a voyage through the ebbs and flows of its remarkable transformation.
Exploring the story of Singapore’s journey. Fly to Singapore with Thai Airways!
2. Plant-based Celebration
Phuket, Thailand
October 21-29, 2025
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival that takes over Phuket annually is often referred to simply as the jay, or vegetarian, festival, but devotees partake in more than just plant-based diets. Alongside stalls offering inventive meat-free food, the streets of Phuket Town will boast wild processions made up of traditional lion dances, explosive firecracker displays, and some extreme self-purification rituals, such as walking on hot coals. While Phuket hosts the largest version of this Taoist celebration, which falls in the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, many people across Thailand go veggie during these nine remarkable days.
