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Culture Day (Japan)
Culture Day promotes the arts, culture, and academic achievement, encouraging appreciation for creativity and peace. The date marks the anniversary of Japan’s postwar constitution proclamation in 1946. Events include art exhibitions, parades, school performances and award ceremonies, such as the Order of Culture, presented by the Emperor to honor outstanding contributions to Japanese culture and society.
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Election Day in USA
Election Day in the USA is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials, including the President, Vice President, members of Congress, and many state and local offices.
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Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day is one of Australia's most celebrated sporting events, held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a 3200-meter (2-mile) race for thoroughbred horses aged three years and older, with a prize pool exceeding $8 million AUD.
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Unity Day (Russia)
Unity Day in Russia commemorates the 1612 liberation of Moscow from Polish occupation and honors the unity of the Russian people. It symbolizes patriotism, national solidarity and the strength of coming together in defense of the homeland.
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Green March Day
Green March Day in Morocco commemorates the 1975 peaceful mass demonstration in which 350,000 Moroccans marched into the Sahara to affirm Morocco’s sovereignty, symbolizing unity, patriotism, and national determination.
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Sultan of Perak's Birthday
The Sultan of Perak's Birthday is a significant annual public holiday celebrated in the Malaysian state of Perak to honor the reigning Sultan of Perak, the constitutional monarch and head of the state. The occasion reflects the people’s respect for the monarchy and its historical and cultural significance in Perak.
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October Revolution Day (Belarus)
October Revolution Day in Belarus commemorates the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, which led to the establishment of Soviet power and the creation of the former USSR. Once one of the most significant holidays in the Soviet calendar, it remains a public holiday in Belarus, symbolizing historical continuity and respect for those who contributed to the country’s social and industrial development.
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Armistice Day in France
Armistice Day commemorates the end of World War I and honors all soldiers who died for France, not only in World War I but in all wars.
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Sint Maarten's Day
Sint Maarten’s Day commemorates both the naming of the island by Columbus in 1493 and honors Saint Martin of Tours. Today, it is a public holiday of unity, jointly celebrated by French Saint-Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten with ceremonies, cultural festivities, and community pride.
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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.
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Canterbury Anniversary Day
Canterbury Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of the First Four Ships in 1850 and the founding of the Canterbury Province. Though linked to December 16, it is now observed on the Show Day in November, marked by agricultural fairs, community events and a regional holiday.
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St. Leopold's Day (Austria)
St. Leopold’s Day in Lower Austria is both a religious feast and a regional celebration, reflecting centuries of devotion to the margrave who shaped Austria's early history. The day highlights Lower Austria’s pride in its patron saint and keeps alive traditions that date back to the Middle Ages.
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