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Aerospace fair

The biennial Farnborough International Airshow, one of the world's most prestigious trade fairs for aerospace industry, will lift its curtain again in Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, England from July 9 - 15.

The last two days of the fair, open to the public, give a rare opportunity to see passenger aircraft flying alongside their military counterparts.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, better known as "Red Arrows", will lead the extravaganza in the air in a show that attracts thousands of visitors.

Check the detailed schedule on www.farnborough.com/airshow-2012.

Agricultural show

The Wales' countryside is set to charm visitors once more this midsummer with its Royal Welsh Show, to be held in Builth Wells from July 23 - 26.

The annual show was first launched in 1904 and has become Europe's largest agricultural show. It gathers thousands of farm animals and trade stands covering all aspects of Welsh farming and rural life. Every year, it attracts more than 200,000 guests.

Find more on www.rwas.co.uk/society.

Maritime carnival

Summer is a good time to visit the Kotka, a coastal town in southern Finland, to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea and trace its history.

To make the visit even more special, go between July 26 and 29, when the annual Maritime Festival is taking place. The event was launched in 1962 and has become the country's largest summer festival.

Visitors will have a whale of a time enjoying concerts ranging from rock to classical, theaters, magic shows, and sea shanty contests.

See more information on www.meripaivat.com.

Creative hub

Da Vinci Days, running from July 20 - 22 in Corvallis, Oregon in the United States, is a carnival for all kinds of talents.

Guests get to enjoy shows by award-winning bands as well as participate in serious discussions on astronomy or robotics and experiment with various sci-tech gadgets.

Those who cannot remain still can join the science-themed pageantry or even human-powered vehicle race. Details at www.davincidays.org.

China Daily - Agencies

(China Daily 07/08/2012 page16)