Monaco Grand Prix - 23 May

Few race tracks in the world have the glamour and prestige of Formula One's Grand Prix de Monaco. The circuit de Monaco speeds all over Monte Carlo's city streets and famous harbour, and seeing the cars scream round the city - navigating the tight hairpins and passing the luxurious yachts - is an experience racing enthusiasts cherish.

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French Open - 24th May - 6th June, Stade Roland Garros

Stade Roland Garros was built to host the 1928 Davis Cup final, but has become one of the finest sport venues in the world. The stadium has a foot in France's tennis past, with many of the venue's features named in honour of famous French players and the strong ties to the past give the French Open a certain grandiosity only on the Grand Slam Tournament by Wimbledon.

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China Cheung Chau Bun Festival on Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong - 21 May

Edible buns treated with enormous pomp in this fishing island with sky-high bun towers, bun parades and something to eat too. It coincides with the Buddha's Birthday celebration. Hong Kong Guide.

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Mexico Cinco de Mayo in Puebla, just north of Mexico City - 5 May

The glorious battle of Puebla [1862] is celebrated with military dress, parades and mock battles in the main square of the lovely town.

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Indonesia Vesak [Waisak] Festival - 21 May

The celebration of Buddha's Birthday] at Borobudur temple, the world's largest Buddhist structure. A quiet but stunningly spiritual event with acres of saffron-robed monks praying under the full moon at incredible Borobudur.

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Japan Grand Festival of Spring, Shunki Reitaisai and Sennin Gyoretsu in Nikko 17 - 18 May

A massive parade of samurai-dressed folk and dancers around a supremely beautiful shrine in a gorgeous country town of hot springs and waterfalls.

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