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What are the 10 major festivities not to be missed in Asia and where do they take place?

1. Songkran Festival (Thailand): Celebrated throughout the country, Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival and takes place in mid-April.

2. Chinese New Year (China): Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China, celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar.

3. Diwali (India): The Festival of Lights is celebrated throughout India and is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar.

4. Tet (Vietnam): The Vietnamese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar and is a major holiday throughout the country.

5. Lantern Festival (Taiwan): The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and is a time for families to gather and celebrate.

6. Seollal (Korea): Seollal is the traditional Korean New Year, celebrated on the first day of the lunar calendar.

7. Hari Raya Puasa (Singapore): Hari Raya Puasa is the Muslim celebration of the end of Ramadan and is celebrated throughout Singapore.

8. Bon Odori (Japan): Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese Buddhist festival celebrated in summer.

9. Kathina (Myanmar): Kathina is a major Buddhist festival celebrated throughout Myanmar in October or November.

10. Thaipusam (Malaysia): Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated in Malaysia in January or February.

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