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Timor Leste Local Events

Timor-Leste has a number of festivals, cultural celebrations and events happening all year round. Be sure to check here regularly for the latest news on upcoming events in Timor-Leste.

Events

Dili "City of Peace" Marathon

19/06/2010 - 20/06/2010

Place: Dili

The President of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, today officially announced the inaugural Dili 'City of Peace' Marathon, which will take place on Sunday the 20th of June of this year. Aiming to attract between 1500-2000 participants, including several international elite and celebrity athletes, this world-class race will be a landmark event for the country and launch Timor onto the international running calendar.  www.dilimarathon.com


Darwin to Dili Yacht Rally

03/07/2010 - 10/07/2010

Place: Darwin and Dili

The Government and people of Timor-Leste are very pleased and proud to announce the 2010 Darwin to Dili Yacht Rally.  The Rally will start on 3rd or July 2010 at Darwin Harbour, Australia and finish in Dili Harbour, Timor-Leste. The course will be from Darwin harbour to Dili Harbour.  For Full details please see http://www.sailtimorleste.org
 

Timor-Leste Underwater Photograpic Competition

19/08/2010 - 20/08/2010

Place: Dili

The Timor-Leste underwater photographic competition will be an activity that draws top photographers from around the world to compete in producing the best underwater photography off the shores in Timor-Leste waters. Top camera companies will be engaged to sponsor with the goal to draw top photographers from around the world and promote Diving and Tourism in Timor-Leste.  DATES ARE TO BE ADVISED


Tour De Timor

13/09/2010 - 17/09/2010

Place: Dili & Districts

The second Tour de Timor Mountain Bike Race will build on the significant successes of the inaugural event of 2009. TDT2010 will again engage thousands of Timorese as organisers, volunteers, spectators and competitors as it travels through its five-stage multi-district course.  www.tourdetimor.com The race will promote national pride, embed positive partnerships between national institutions and continue to raise the profile of Timor-Leste as a beautiful and peaceful place for tourism and investment. This year's event will consolidate the successes utilise knowledge and experience acquired to host a truly dynamic and professional race.

Participants: 350-400 riders

Dates: Mon 13 - Fri 17 September

Locations: Start/Finish in Dili

4 overnight stays in district centers


International Motor X

16/10/2010 - 17/10/2010

Place: Delta Speed Way

Dili International Motor Cross is on again for the 3rd year.  International stars coming from Australia will be presenting a free style / racing event.  The President and Prime Minister will be attending the spectacular event. The event will take place at the Delta Speed way. Tickets are available from Rentlo / Dili Club / Tiger Fuel or +670 747 5550.

Timor Leste Adventure Challange

22/10/2010 - 31/10/2010

Place: Timor Leste

The inaugural Timor-Leste Adventure Challenge is a six-day multi-stage multi-discipline adventure race incorporating several extreme sport and orienteering challenges. The event will be designed and packaged for television and seeks to attract some of the top adventure race athletes in the world. The event is aimed at showcasing the nation's stunning scenery to a wide, international television audience. In particular, it seeks to showcase Timor-Leste as an ideal destination for the growing numbers of adventure tourists worldwide. With commercialization and distribution through international television networks, the event could generate the most positive exposure the country would have ever seen in its 10-year history.

Participants: 40 - 80 elite international

Dates: 22 - 31 October

What: 6 stage multi-discipline

extreme adventure race


Dili Hash House Harriers

12/11/2009 - 30/11/2010

Place: Dili

Dili Has House Harriers is held every Saturday at location around Timor Leste.  It is a fantastic way to meet people with over 50 people attending each and everySaturaday.  at 4 pm every Saturday you can either walk or run with many expat locals and gain some very interesting local knowledge. 





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