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The South America category covers events that celebrate or occur in South America, including the nations and territories of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ghana, Suriname, French Guiana, and the Falkland Islands.
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Making a little deal out of big dreams, Alasitas is a unique festival found only in Bolivia. The pre-Columbian (before 1492) Aymara people of Bolivia ushered in the fall harvest season with a pagan festi...
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Sério, Brasil? A bunch of largely angry white men can't deal with the results of a free and fair election. Rather than buckle down and work within the democracy, they don their fascism and attack the coun...
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<h1>COLUMBIA'S CARNIVAL OF BLACK AND WHITE</h1><h2>A Celebration of Unity and Heritage</h2><span><br>The Carnival of Black and White (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) is one of Colombia's most vibrant and cu...
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<h2>CELEBRATING PERU'S NATIONAL DRINK</h2><h1>CHILCANO WEEK</h1><span><br>Chilcano Week in Peru is a celebration dedicated to one of the country's most beloved cocktails, the Chilcano. The event gained po...
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The Dog Days of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere are the year's hottest days. They received their name because, in ancient times, this period coincided with the star Sirius, also known as the "Dog Star."...
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The Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Festival (Our Father of Happy Endings) is a vibrant and deeply spiritual event that annually graces Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahía, Brazil. It is a fusion of Cathol...
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Saint Sebastian was a maverick known for his bravery and secret life as a Christian, hiding at the very top of Roman nobility before Rome became Christian. Being Christian was dangerous at the time, yet S...
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Beginning in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day to raise awareness and resources to treat and prevent many tropical diseases. From WHO "Neglected tr...
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In Argentina, La Semana de la Dulzura, translated as "The Week of Sweetness," is a unique and endearing cultural tradition that blends the love for sweets with the expression of affection. Celebrated annu...
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Liberation Day in Suriname marks the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863, in the then Dutch colony. Liberation Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Venezuela marks the anniversary of July 5, 1811, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Spain. Independence was achieved in 1821, and this is a national holiday.
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Caribbean Day is celebrated on the first Monday of July and marks the anniversary of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. This treaty established the Caribbean Community and Common Market. The agreement was signed...
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Independence Day in Argentina marks the anniversary of July 9, 1816, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Constitution Day in Uruguay marks the anniversary of July 18, 1830, the official date of the proclamation of the nation's constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Columbia marks the anniversary of July 20, 1810, the official declaration and the beginning of the uprisings toward sovereignty from the nation of Spain. Columbia gained its independen...
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PREMIOS JUVENTUD: CELEBRATING YOUNG LATINO TALENT Premios Juventud, an annual awards show, has celebrated young talent in the Latin music and entertainment industry since its inception in 2004. Organized...
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Independence Day in Peru marks the anniversary of July 28, 1821, when the nation declared its independence from Spain. Independence was achieved in 1824 and is a national holiday.
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José Gervasio Artigas, the father of Uruguay's independence, was born on June 19. 1764. His birthday is celebrated as Artigas Day, a national holiday in Uruguay.
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Chimborazo Day commemorates the non-active volcano representing the closest point on Earth to the Moon and the farthest point from the Earth's center. Though Mount Everest is the highest peak, in relati...