Front Page UK World Business Sci/Tech Sport Despatches World News in Audio On Air Talking Point Feedback Low Graphics Help Site Map			Tuesday, March 24, 1998 Published at 14:27 GMT Special Report The day the world turns green There will be no half measures when revellers on both sides of the Atlantic get down to celebrating St Patrick's Day. In New York the giant parade will be televised live for the first time while in Dublin Tuesday's bank holiday will signal the climax of four days of celebrations. St Patrick even has a following in South East Asia From Russia with love to St Paddy St Patrick has built up a following in some of the most unlikely parts of the world, including Russia, China and Singapore. Millions of Irish have left their homeland in search of a better future The Irish exodus: In search of a brighter future Emigration is a crucial chapter in Irish history. Millions have left their shores in search of a better life style. But finally the tide appears to be turning. Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage ©