Category: Culture and the Arts

Flannel Day, Ntl.: February 10

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National Flannel Day is an unofficial event dedicated to the appreciation and recognition of flannel, the warm, soft fabric known for its comfort and plaid patterns. This day encourages people to don thei...

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Haiku Writing Month, Ntl.: February

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National Haiku Writing Month, known as NaHaiWriMo, is a celebration dedicated to writing Haiku poetry. It was established in February 2011 by Michael Dylan Welch, a poet and author from Washington, USA. T...

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Hijab Day, World.: February 1

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The significance of the hijab and its role in society led to World Hijab Day on February 1st, beginning in 2013. Founded by Nazma Khan, World Hijab Day aims to foster religious tolerance and understanding...

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Hong Kong Arts Festival (CH-HK): February...

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The Hong Kong Arts Festival, inaugurated in 1973, is an annual event that has become a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape. Each year, typically between February and March, the festival transform...

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Islander Day (CA-PE): February 17

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Islander Day is a statutory holiday celebrated in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, typically observed on the third Monday in February. The holiday celebrates the unique culture, history, and community...

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Meal Monday (UK): February 10

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Meal Monday, also known as Oatmeal Monday, is a traditional Scottish holiday observed by the ancient universities of Scotland on the second Monday of February. Originating in the 17th century, it emerge...

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Peace and Understanding Day, World (1905):...

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World Peace and Understanding Day, celebrated annually on February 23, commemorates the first meeting of Rotary International in 1905. The day is part of the broader World Understanding Month observed in...

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Texas Cowboy Poetry Week (US-TX): February...

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Texas Cowboy Poetry Week celebrates a unique and enduring form of American folk art that reflects the lifestyles and values of the cowboy and Western culture. Gatherings, performances, and educational eve...

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Vegan Lipstick Day, Ntl.: February 28

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Lipstick brand CakeLipps created Vegan Lipstick Day on the birthday of the founder's grandmother. It promotes lipsticks made without animal-derived ingredients or by-products, highlighting the shift towar...

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Welsh Language Music Day (UK): February 9 

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Welsh Language Music Day, known in Welsh as "Dydd Miwsig Cymru," is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting and celebrating music in the Welsh language. Initiated in 2016, the event is held every Feb...

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Yukon Heritage Day (CA-YT): February 21 

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Yukon Heritage Day is a significant celebration in Canada, observed annually on the Friday before the last Sunday of February in the Yukon Territory. The holiday commemorates the rich and diverse cultural...

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African and Afrodescendant Culture, World...

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World Day for African and Afro-descendant Culture is celebrated annually on January 24. This UNESCO-proclaimed day acknowledges the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and the African diaspora...

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Al Ula Citrus Festival (SA): January 5-13...

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AL ULA CITRUS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS THE REGIONS AGRICULTURE Dates are estimated. In a vibrant celebration of citrus bounty, the Al Ula Citrus Festival draws attention to the agricultural riches of this anc...

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Alasitas Festival (BO)(1781): January 24

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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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Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders Day, (1908): Ja...

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Today, January 15, is the anniversary of the founding of the first black sorority in the United States in 1908 at Howard University. It is called the Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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Ancestors (Heroes) Day (HT)(1804): Januar...

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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 most significant island in the bay, with...

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

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

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

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

January

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Black Nazarene Fiesta (PH): January 1-9

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