Plus there are special programs of films about children for adults and a survey of new Finnish films for children. India November 7 Diwali - Deepavali Festival of Lights Also known as the Festival of Lights, people illuminate their homes with strings of candle or oil lamps, all followed by fireworks. 10 to 20 Cork Arts Festival Cork Arts Festival '99 will continue its exploration of the links between arts and new technologies as well as featuring a number of events of popular interest. International acts which will visit the festival include Mary Chapin Carpenter, Desford Colliery Brass Band, Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill. There the guardian spirits are thanked for the healthy growth of the children and prayers are offered for their further development.
Shows run from three in the afternoon until early morning, on two stages.
Martinborough November 14 Taste Martinborough Sample the best in the wine and local food and listen to live music in the vineyards around Martinborough. Each vineyard has a different high quality caterer and musical acts ranging from classical to blues to rock. November 13 Belfast Antiquarian Book Fair Annual fair with more than 50,000 books, maps and prints for sale. This event is an international traditional music festival. The Easter event focuses on the uses of traditional music by contemporary artists.