Category: Culture and the Arts

Tourism Resilience Day, Global: February 1...

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Resilient tourism plays a crucial role in the economic development of many countries, particularly in developing nations, small island developing states, Africa, and middle-income countries. It serves as...

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Premio Lo Nuestro: February 27 (est)

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Premio lo Nuestro, established in 2003, is the Central and South American music awards broadcast on Univision. It honors the song of the year, new solo act or group of the year, established group of the y...

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Chopsticks Day, Ntl.: February 6

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Chopsticks have been around for some time and are believed to have originated during the Shang Dynasty (1766 - 1122 BC) and were initially used for cooking. The pointed end of the chopsticks will tell you...

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Italian Food Day, Eat: February 13

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Most people don't need an excuse to indulge in the delicious, savory, and sweet spices found in Italian food. But just in case you need a reason, today is Eat Italian Food Day. Celebrate by discovering an...

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Umbrella Day: February 10

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Parasols, sunshades, umbrellas, brolly, parapluie, rainshade, gamp, Bumbershoot, or umbrolly, however, you refer, today is Umbrella Day. Umbrellas have protected people from the wind, sun, snow, and rain...

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Card Reading Day: February 21

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Greeting cards first appeared in China and Egypt over 2,000 years ago to send greetings during celebrations like the Chinese New Year. By the 15th century, Europeans began exchanging cards made of paper,...

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Card to a Friend Day, Send: February 7

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Send a Card to a Friend Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to drop a note to a friend either by post or electronically. Is there someone you’ve been thinking about but haven’t spoken wi...

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Read a Fairy Tale Day: February 26

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Read a Fairy Tale Day seeks to remind us of the delightfully happy endings found in fairy tales. You know, those stories where everything works out? The goblins and witches are banished, the boy always ge...

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Wine Day, Drink: February 18

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There is no official origin for this particular holiday, and it has grown out of custom and fun. However, it does provide an opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s favorite (and oldest) beverages. Take a...

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Jorvik Viking Festival (UK): February 10-1...

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With over 40,000 visitors each year, get your Viking on and celebrate Viking contributions to English history. The Vikings first arrived in England during the seventh century. Jorvik Viking Festival is ba...

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American Painters Day (1908): February 3

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American Painters Day celebrates the rich and diverse history of American painting. Its connection to The Eight, a group of early 20th-century artists, underscores the day's significance in highlighting t...

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Arts Month, Ntl. (PH): February 1-15

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Arts Month supports the Philippines' effort to nurture and promote its diverse artistic expressions. It reflects the country's commitment to honoring and preserving its cultural legacy while encouraging c...

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Ballet Day, Ntl.:  February 7

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National Ballet Day is an unofficial event dedicated to the art of ballet, a form of artistic dance known for its grace, precision, and fluidity of movement. This day is an opportunity for ballet enthusia...

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Black Girl Magic Day, Ntl.: February 15

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"Black Girl Magic Day" during Black History Month celebrates the power, resilience, and beauty inherent in black women and girls by acknowledging and honoring the achievements, strength, and potential of...

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Black Literacy Day, Ntl.: February 14

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DL Mullen, owner of Chicago's Semicolon Bookstore, launched National Black Literacy Day in 2021 to coincide with the month of Fredrick Douglass' birth and death to encourage more reading amongst black and...

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Black Women in the Arts, Week of, Intl.: F...

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The International Week of Black Women in the Arts honors the contributions of black women to visual arts, literature, music, and performing arts during Black History Month. This event showcases the extrao...

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Cornish Pasty Week (UK): February 24 - Mar...

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The Cornish Pasty Association established the Cornish Pasty Week to celebrate and promote this culinary icon. This week-long event, usually held in late February or early March, is a relatively recent add...

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Decorating With Candy Day: February 1

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Decorating With Candy Day is an unofficial event focusing on the creative use of candy in various forms of decoration. This day encourages people to explore candy's artistic and playful side, not just as...

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Día de los Próceres Puertorriqueños (US-PR...

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Día de los Próceres Puertorriqueños, translated as the Day of Puerto Rican Heroes, is an annual observance in Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States in the Caribbean. The day commemorates the signi...

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Embroidery Month, Ntl.: February

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National Embroidery Month offers a platform for enthusiasts and artisans to showcase their skills, share techniques, and keep the rich embroidery traditions alive. Workshops, exhibitions, and social media...

January

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