march

PHILI PPINES Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival, March 1–2

Fast becoming one of the country’s key events, this outdoor music festival is held in Puerto Galera, about three hours’ drive south of Manila on Mindoro island.

malasimbo.com

PNG Women Weavers of Milne Bay Fashion & Culture, March 8–9

Explore the vast range of weaving, cultures and contemporary fashion within Milne Bay at this annual event.

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TOKYO Sakura Matsuri, March 17–April 1

The flower viewing ( hanami) season is one of Japan’s most beloved times of the year, with street food and flowering cherry and plum trees lit at night for a fairyland.

scene.jnto.org.au

BRIS BANE Australian Football League, March 23

The Brisbane Lions start their AFL season at the Gabba with a night

game against reigning premier West Coast.

afl.com.au

FEDER ATED STATES OF MICR ONESI A Micronesian Culture & Traditions Day, March 31

Across its islands, the nation celebrates its cultural and traditional events, its languages, beliefs and food, including in Pohnpei and Chuuk.

visit-micronesia.fm