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.
Independence Day in Togo
Independence Day in Togo is a national holiday and it commemorates the day in 1960 when Togo gained full independence from France, ending decades of colonial rule.
Freedom Day (South Africa)
Freedom Day marks the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994, ending decades of apartheid and ushering in a new era of democracy under Nelson Mandela. It is both a celebration of liberation and a day of reflection on the country’s ongoing journey toward equality and justice.
Resistance Day Slovenia
Resistance Day commemorates the founding of the Liberation Front in 1941, marking the start of Slovenia’s organized resistance against fascist occupation in WWII, and celebrating national unity, freedom and resilience.
King's Day (Sint Maarten)
King’s Birthday in Sint Maarten is rooted in Dutch royal tradition dating back to 1885, adapted over time with each monarch, and since 2014 has been celebrated in honor of King Willem-Alexander.
Independence Day (Sierra Leone)
Independence Day in Sierra Leone marks the country’s liberation from British colonial rule and the establishment of a sovereign parliamentary democracy under Sir Milton Margai on April 27, 1961. It is remembered as the moment Sierra Leoneans took charge of their own destiny and continues to be celebrated with patriotic pride and cultural unity.
King's Birthday (Netherlands)
King's Birthday in the Netherlands, known as Koningsdag, is a day celebrated with massive orange-themed national festivities, honoring King Willem-Alexander and Dutch unity.