And in case your festival proclivities are of a fierier nature, the annual Celebration of Light (late July-early August) illuminates the city skies for its 20th year in 2010, with four countries vying for the best display of fireworks set to music.

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At Beijing, Foster has put all the international flights in the rear three-sided building, which is similar to the front one and almost as grand, and you walk off the plane right into his vast space, a celebration of arrival awash with natural light.

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For the perfect barbecue or poolside celebration gift, hosts will appreciate the light, delicate, yet rich aroma of the Davidoff Classic series of boxed cigars.

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