Town Meeting Day
Town Meeting Day is a traditional New England civic event, most prominently celebrated in the state of Vermont. Town Meeting Day has been a significant part of Vermont's history and civic life since before it became a state.
Makha Bucha Day Thailand
Makha Bucha Day is one of the most sacred and widely observed Buddhist holidays in Thailand, commemorating a pivotal moment in the life of the Buddha. While its spiritual origins date back over 2,500 years, its recognition as a public holiday in Thailand has a distinct historical development tied to royal religious reforms and the promotion of Buddhist unity.
Phagwa
In Suriname, Holi, known as Phagwa, is celebrated with color throwing, drumming and Chowtal singing, making it one of the country's most joyful national holidays. Introduced by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century, it has grown into a multicultural festival of unity.