Category: Culture and the Arts

Kwanzaa (1966): December 26 - January 1, 2...

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African, Intl. Decade for People of Africa...

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The International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a solid framework for the United Nations, Member Sta...

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Alasitas Festival (BO)(1781): January 24

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Commemorating a pagan festival celebrating the goddess of abundance, Ekeko and the January 24, 1781 battle between the Bolivians and imperial Spain, Alasitas is held annually on this date in the city of L...

January

Ancestors' (Hero's) Day (HT): January 2

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August 21, 1791-January 1,1804 represents the 12 years in which the slaves of Haiti fought against French colonial rule for their independence. Ancestors’ or Hero’s Day commemorates all of the people who...

January

Angel Island Day, Ntl. (1910): January 21

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Today marks the anniversary of the opening of the immigration center on Angel Island, January 21, 1910. Located in the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island is the 2nd largest island in the bay with views of S...

January

Art Deco Weekend, Miami (US-FL): January 1...

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Miami is known for its art deco style architecture and each January it hosts Art Deco Weekend, a festival of architecture, art and all things Miami. This free community cultural festival supports the Miam...

January

Ati-Atihan Festival (PH): January 20-25

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Music, dance, street parades and more color than your eyes can count, the Philippine's annual Ati-Atihan Festival is a delight. Celebrating both the peace pact between the indigenous Ati of Panay and the...

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Black Nazarene Fiesta (PH): January 1-9

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Black Nazarene Fiesta is observed annually in Manila, Philippines. It culminates in a parade originating from the Quiapo Church featuring a life-size statue of the district’s patron saint, Black Nazarene....

January

Bobblehead Day, Ntl: January 7

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First run in 2015, National Bobblehead Day is a celebration of this enduring German toy created in the 1700s based upon Asian (China and Japan) string dolls of the time. Their heads are extremely large an...

January

Book Blitz Month, Ntl.: January

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January is National Book Blitz Month, a national campaign designed to promote reading and facilitate the relationship between authors and the media. Libraries often support the event by recommending the...

January

Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championships,...

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Organized by Breckenridge Brewery, the Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championships is an annual event in which teams from across the world compete in sculpting giant figures from 20 tons of ice each. Taki...

January

Carnival of Blacks & Whites (CO): January...

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A celebration of multiculturalism, the end of slavery and the diversity of Columbian Society, Carnaval de Negros y Blancos (Carnival of Black & White) is annual celebration in Columbia. Featuring food, mu...

January

Celtic Connections (UK): January 16 - Febr...

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Over 2000 artists, 30 events and 20 venues, Celtic Connections is the largest music festival in the United Kingdom each winter. It features a variety of music genres from Indie and Fusion to Rock, Gaelic...

January

Chinese New Year (Rat) (CN): January 25

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Chinese New Year is a big holiday in China and with Chinese communities worldwide. It is treated much like Christmas in the West or the Eid holidays in the Islamic world. Festivities last 15 days and are...

January

Chinese Year of the Rat 4718: January 25,...

Annual

The Chinese Calendar is the backdrop of the Chinese year and is based upon the phases of the moon and runs in 12 year cycles, each year denoting a different animal in the Chinese Astrological Lineup. Thi...

January

Craft Year 2020 (CA): 2020

Annual

Craft Year is a special project led by the CCF/FCMA in partnership with all of the Provincial and Territorial Crafts Councils and our Affiliate Members across the nation. A year-long festival of contempor...

January

Creativation, Phoenix (US-AZ): January 16-...

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Creativation is the largest and longest running creative industries event featuring hands-on education, innovative product launches, trendspotting, influencer appearances, order writing and networking opp...

January

Creativity Month, Intl.: January

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For one month each year the world celebrates International Creativity Month, a month to remind individuals and organizations around the globe to capitalize on the power of creativity. Unleashing creativi...

January

Elvis Presley Day, Ntl. (1935): January 8

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Today is the birthday of "the King of Rock and Roll” Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977). Known as Elvis, he was an American singer and actor who is regarded as one of the most signifi...

January

EM Forster Day (1879): January 1

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EM Forster was born on January 1, 1879 and lived until June 7, 1970. The English author is best known for his novels: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), The Longest Journey (1907), Room with a View (1908)...

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