BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260510T144617 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTSTAMP:20260510T144617 CREATED:20251017T045853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T045853Z UID:10000731-1766188800-1766275199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day DESCRIPTION:Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Establishment Day marks the return of Macau to China from Portuguese administration in 1999 and the founding of the Macau SAR under the "One Country\, Two Systems" framework. The day is commemorated with official ceremonies\, fireworks\, cultural performances and flag-raising events\, celebrating Macau's unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage and its continued prosperity under Chinese sovereignty. \nWhen is Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day?\nMacau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Establishment Day is celebrated on December 20 each year. \nThe following is the list of Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2020Sunday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2021Monday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2022Tuesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2023Wednesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2024Friday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2025Saturday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2026Sunday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2027Monday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2028Wednesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2029Thursday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2030Friday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2031Saturday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2032Monday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2033Tuesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2034Wednesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2035Thursday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2036Saturday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2037Sunday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2038Monday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2039Tuesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2040Thursday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2041Friday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2042Saturday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2043Sunday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2044Tuesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2045Wednesday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2046Thursday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2047Friday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2048Sunday \n \n SAR Establishment DayDec 20\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Chung Yeung Festival?\nMacau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Establishment Day commemorates the transfer of sovereignty from Portugal to China in 1999 and the founding of the Macau SAR under the principle of "One Country\, Two Systems". \nMacau was a Portuguese settlement for over 400 years\, beginning in the mid-16th century\, when Portuguese traders established a permanent foothold on the southern coast of China. Over time\, it became an important hub for trade between China\, Japan\, and Europe\, blending Eastern and Western cultures. Although China maintained ultimate sovereignty\, Portugal administered Macau as a colony. \nIn 1979\, Portugal and China formally established diplomatic relations\, and discussions began regarding Macau's future. These talks culminated in the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration signed on April 13\, 1987\, which outlined the terms of Macau's return to China. It was agreed that Macau would become a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China\, retaining a high degree of autonomy\, its own legal system\, currency\, and way of life for 50 years after the handover. \nAt midnight on December 20\, 1999\, sovereignty was officially transferred\, ending more than 442 years of Portuguese administration. The ceremony was attended by Chinese President Jiang Zemin\, Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio\, and the newly appointed Chief Executive Edmund Ho Hau Wah\, marking the formal establishment of the Macau SAR. \nSince then\, Macau SAR Establishment Day has been celebrated annually with flag-raising ceremonies\, fireworks\, and cultural performances\, symbolizing Macau's successful reintegration with China and the preservation of its multicultural heritage\, prosperity\, and unique identity under the "One Country\, Two Systems" model. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/macau-special-administrative-region-establishment-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SAR-Establishment-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR