Events
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.
Republic Day Neuchâtel
Republic Day in Neuchâtel marks the anniversary of a unique and dramatic transformation in Swiss history, the peaceful 1848 revolution that ended Neuchâtel’s status as a monarchy and made it a republican canton within the Swiss Confederation.
Balearic Day
Balearic Day celebrates the 1983 enactment of the Statute of Autonomy that established the Balearic Islands as an autonomous community of Spain. It is both a celebration of the islands’ political autonomy and a showcase of their unique cultural heritage, blending Catalan traditions with local island customs.
Independence Movement Day
Independence Movement Day marks the March 1st Movement against Japanese rule. Though suppressed, it galvanized Korea’s struggle for freedom and is now remembered every year as a national holiday in South Korea, honoring the spirit of independence and resilience.