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World Theatre Day is the creation of the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on March 27 by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. Various national and international theatre events are organized to mark this occasion. One of the most important of these is the circulation of the World Theatre Day International Message through which, at the invitation of ITI, a figure of world stature shares his or her reflections on that year's theme. The first World Theatre Day International Message was written by Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962. What is known as the International Message is translated into more than 20 languages, read for tens of thousands of spectators before performances in theaters throughout the world, and printed in hundreds of daily newspapers. Colleagues in the audio-visual field lend a fraternal hand, with more than a hundred radio and television stations transmitting the message to listeners across the five continents.

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Vernal Equinox, Northern Hemisphere: March 20

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A national holiday in Japan, the Vernal Equinox occurs in March in the northern hemisphere, when the earth's access is a tilt at zero degrees, favoring neither the northern nor southern hemispheres. It is the official beginning of spring and is a highly auspicious day in faiths that base their calendars on the sun's movement.

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Wedding Proposal Day (Spring): March 20

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Won't You Be My Neighbor Day (1928): March 20

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A celebration of the internationally acclaimed children's educator, Fred Rogers, known as Mr. Rogers, to generations of children. He was best known for his daily song that ended with " Won't you be my neighbor?" Rogers was born on March 20, 1928. People are encouraged to remember him by wearing their favorite sweaters today and practicing neighborliness.

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World Performance Week: March 20-27

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AG Day, Ntl.: March 21

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National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food, and fiber community dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of agriculture's role in modern society. The National Ag Day program encourages every American to: Understand how food and fiber products are produced. Appreciate agriculture's role in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products. Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food, and fiber industry. ACA also holds an annual Ag Day Essay and Ag Day Poster Art Contest. See the website for details. http://www.agday.org

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Mar

BMI Latin Awards: March 21

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The BMI Latin Awards or Billboard Latin Music Awards are a subset of the original Billboard Music Awards hosted by Billboard magazine. The awards program began in 1994 as a Latin Music Conference, capped by an awards ceremony. Beginning in 1999, The Billboard Latin Music Awards became a televised Telemundo event broadcast throughout the Americas, Puerto Rico, and Europe. Three special awards, unique to Billboard, are presented in addition to the general awards for best song, artist, album, etc. These are the Spirit of Hope, highlighting philanthropy, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Latin Music Hall of Fame inductees. The Billboard Latin Music Awards usually occur in April.

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Chaitra Amavasya (H): March 21

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In the Hindu religion, Amavas, or Amavasya, means "dark moon" and refers to the new moon phase in Sanskrit. Somvaty Amavasya falls on a Monday. It's believed that fasting on this Amavasya wards off widowhood in women and ensures children in marriage. Washing in a holy river on this day is believed to free a person from illness. Silence observed throughout the day is considered productive, and donations to poor children round out the observance. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Courtesy Day, Ntl. Common: March 21

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Common Courtesy Day is an unofficial holiday with no set sponsor. The word "courtesy" evolved from the English word "curtsey," a form of bowing first practiced with enthusiasm in the 16th century. Common Courtesy is the set of cultural rules within a given society. No matter where you are, some of these are universal. Every culture in the world uses "Please," "Thank you," "You're welcome," and "excuse me" in some form. These are considered universal. However, each society has its own rules governing other behaviors, such as who can speak first, whether to shake hands, when, how to eat, and more. National Common Courtesy Day is your opportunity to discover the common courtesies of your culture and learn a few from another.

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Dia Del Turista (MX): March 21

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Down Syndrome Day, World: March 21

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World Down Syndrome Day aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to treat persons with Down Syndrome as human beings rather than disabled. Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been part of the human condition and exists everywhere in the world. Today people with Down Syndrome can be found throughout society, including in high-profile careers like acting and film. Today is a day to celebrate the possibilities rather than limitations of life with Down Syndrome.

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Forests Day, Intl. Day of: March 21

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International Day of the Forests first ran in 2013. From the United Nations: "Forests cover one-third of the Earth's land mass, performing vital functions worldwide. Around 1.6 billion people - including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures - depend on forests for their livelihoods, medicines, fuel, food, and shelter. Forests are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on land, home to more than 80% of the terrestrial species of animals, plants, and insects. Yet despite all of these priceless ecological, economic, social, and health benefits, global deforestation continues at an alarming rate - 13 million hectares of forest are destroyed annually. Deforestation accounts for 12 to 20 percent of the worldwide greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. The International Day of Forests is held annually on 21 March to raise awareness of the importance of forests to people and their vital role in poverty eradication, environmental sustainability, and food security. Sustainable management of all types of forests are at the heart of unlocking challenges of conflict-affected, developing and developed countries, for the benefit of current and future generations." To read the whole background, go to: http://www.un.org/en/events/forestsday/background.shtml.

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Fragrance Day, Ntl (UK/US): March 21

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The English word "perfume" comes from the Latin term "per fumus," meaning "through the smoke." The name may have something to do with incense, burning dried matter to scent the air, which was and is a part of many religious rituals. Perfume has existed since around 2000 BC, receiving attribution in the book of Exodus in The Bible. Cleopatra, a queen of Egypt, was reported to bathe in aromatic oils. Deodorant and antiperspirants would not exist until the eighth century AD; perfumes often masqued unpleasant smells, chased away evil spirits, or were dabbed on to attract a mate. The first perfume factory is believed to have existed in Cyprus approximately 4000 years ago. During the golden age of Islam (800-1200s AD), perfuming oneself with oud (scented oils) was elevated. The Qur'an instructs men of the Islamic faith to fully bathe each Friday and apply scent if available. When the Qur'an was written in the seventh century, bathing regularly was a luxury for most people. With this instruction, scenting spaces and people became an art. Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, in 1370 AD, had the first modern perfume created by combining alcohol, oils, and fragrance for personal use. The Christian world would need to wait until the Renaissance to discover the potential of the fragrance world. It would arrive through Arabic traders and become an industry through Catherine de Medici in the 16th century. France became the center of scents in the 17th century. A luxury, typically only the wealthy and nobility could afford to purchase perfumes. Americans would create a less expensive version in the 19th century, mixing scents in water and calling it Cologne. Eu de Parfum and Eu de Toilette are additional iterations, with toilette being the lowest quality and concentration of the actual scent. The addition of water makes the scent affordable. National Fragrance Day is observed in the United Kingdom (sponsored there by the Fragrance Foundation) and in the United States (no sponsor). It falls on the most fragrant day of the year, the first day of spring.

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French Bread Day: March 21

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French language, French style, French food, French fries, French bread - what is there not to love about anything French? French Bread Day celebrates one of the world's favorite styles of bread. French bread is defined by its lack of fats and strict adherence to old-world craftsmanship, and it uses no fats in its baking. It is simple: flour, yeast, salt, and water. In 1993 the government of France passed the French Bread Law to ensure French bread never includes anything you don't want in it, like preservatives, chemicals, and fat. Celebrate today by picking up a fresh loaf of traditional French bread.

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Macaron, Jour du Macaron: March 20

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