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Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil’s most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida, one of the largest churches in the world, to pay tribute.
Independence Day Suriname
Independence Day in Suriname commemorates the country's peaceful independence from the Netherlands in 1975. Marked by ceremonies, flag-raising, parades and cultural events, it is a national celebration of freedom and Suriname’s multicultural identity.