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Songkran Festival
Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th in Thailand. It is best known for its lively water fights, symbolizing purification and the washing away of bad luck. Families gather to pay respects to elders, visit temples for merit-making, and participate in traditional rituals such as pouring scented water over…
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Choul Chnam Thmey, Cambodia
Choul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year, is celebrated from April 14th to 16th. It marks the end of the harvest season and is a time for family gatherings, religious ceremonies, and festive activities. The holiday is divided into three days: Maha Sangkran (welcoming the new year), Virak Vanabat (honoring elders and doing good deeds),…
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World Art Day
World Art Day is celebrated annually on April 15th to honor the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci's birthday and promote art's role in society. Established by the International Association of Art (IAA) in 2012, the day highlights the importance of creativity, cultural diversity, and the impact of art on education and development. It encourages global participation in artistic…
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Haiku Poetry Day
Haiku Poetry Day is celebrated annually on April 17th to honor the traditional Japanese form of poetry known as haiku. Haiku consists of three lines, with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, and typically focuses on nature, the seasons, or moments of profound simplicity. The day encourages the appreciation and creation of haiku, with poets worldwide…
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Poem in Your Pocket Day
Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place during National Poetry Month in April. Celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with you, and sharing it with others throughout the day! #pocketpoem
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Easter
Easter, a significant Christian holiday, is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. It is marked by religious services, festive meals, and the tradition of egg hunting and decorating.
Orthodox Easter
The Orthodox church uses the Julian calendar for the calculation of Easter, whereas the Western churches use the Gregorian calendar. This difference can often mean that Orthodox Easter falls later than Easter observed elsewhere. The earliest date it can fall is 4 April and the latest is 8 May. Learn more HERE.
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Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a national holiday in many countries and is a time to get outside and spend time with family. In some places it is called Ball Monday, Bright Monday, Renewal Monday, Wet Monday, and Dingus Day.
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. It is a day to reflect on the importance of our Earth and its life-sustaining ecosystems.
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Çocuk Bayrami, Turkey
Çocuk Bayrami is a Turkish holiday also known as National Sovereignty and Children's Day. It honors the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and is dedicated to children, symbolizing the importance of the younger generation in the country's future.
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Gathering of Nations
The Gathering of Nations is one of the largest powwows in North America, bringing together Native American and Indigenous peoples to celebrate their diverse cultures through traditional dance, music, and arts. This annual event, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a vibrant and significant gathering that fosters unity, cultural exchange, and the sharing of traditions…
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Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day is an annual event that encourages young people around the world to participate in service projects that benefit their communities, their countries, and the world.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts and wars. The day is marked by memorial services, dawn vigils, and parades to honor the bravery and contributions of these servicemen and women.
World Penguin Day
World Penguin Day is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about these fascinating flightless birds and their habitats. The date coincides with the annual northward migration of Adelie penguins, signaling the end of the Antarctic summer and the beginning of the winter migration.
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Koningsdag (King’s Day), Netherlands
Koningsdag, or King's Day, is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Koningsdag is known for its nationwide vrijmarkt (free market) where secondhand items are sold. It's also a chance for oranjegekte (orange madness) for the national color, when people dye their hair orange for the celebration.
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Freedom Day, South Africa
Freedom Day in South Africa commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of a free and equal society.
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International Dance Day
International Dance Day is celebrated every year on April 29th, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810) - the creator of modern ballet. The mission is to celebrate and bring people together with a common language - dance.
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International Jazz Day
In 2011, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30th as International Jazz Day. People and communities from all over the world come together to celebrate jazz as an art.
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