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The cultural category is a vast collection of events covering several topics, including the arts, languages, customs, racial and ethnic groups, food, beverages, and fairs.
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Created in 2011 and sponsored by the United Kingdom-based charity Music For All, this nationwide event offers the general public the chance to enjoy free lessons on musical instruments. Thousands of peopl...
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THE MASSKARA FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF JOY AND RESILIENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES Every October, Bacolod City, known as the "City of Smiles," comes alive with the vibrant colors and infectious energy of the ...
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Scenic Drive Fest is a countywide initiative in Van Buren County, Iowa. Scheduled at the peak of fall foliage throughout the county, craft fairs, flea markets, and concerts entice people to get out of th...
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Tomorrowland is the biggest electronic music festival in the world. Tomorrowland Brazil is a spin-off of the popular electronic dance music (EDM) festival Tomorrowland, which originated in Boom, Belgium....
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One of the most significant events in Illinois, The Burgoo Festival honors the burgoo, a kind of stew made of carrots, potatoes, beef, celery, cabbage, onions, and peppers, cooked in an outdoor fire for 1...
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Who said scientists don't have a sense of humor? World Kraken Day is about celebrating cephalopods in literature and mythology. Two examples are the giant squid from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" by Jule...
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The Columbia Art and Folk Festival features music, food, and down-home entertainment as the longest-running festival in the state of Louisiana. Annually in October.
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Barbeque, Cajun spices, deep-fried, and gumbo, what is your favorite Southern style and flavor? Today is the day to dig in and enjoy. Championed by the Southern Food & Beverage Museum of New Orleans.
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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Friendship Day is an official holiday in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is their version of Columbus Day and celebrates the friendship of the island people. It commemorates the events of October...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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The State of Alabama changed Columbus Day into American Indian Heritage Day in 2000, a statewide holiday on the 2nd Monday of October.
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Columbus Day is also called Indigenous Peoples Day in the United States. Columbus Day was an official holiday in the United States, created by a joint Congressional/Presidential resolution on April 30,...
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The English Project promotes awareness and understanding of the English language's past, present, and future. With knowledge of English, people enrich their lives and expand their opportunities. Today, 25...
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Felabration is an annual music and arts festival held in Lagos, Nigeria, created in memory of Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and human rights activist who was a significant figure in African music and the...
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Goth Girl Appreciation Day, or Goth Chick Appreciation Day as most people in goth culture call it, was declared in 2011 by Ill Will Press and is celebrated by goth chicks everywhere!
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In 2021, after a rise of activism to recognize indigenous people in the United States rather than their colonizers, President Biden proclaimed the first-ever National Indigenous Peoples' Day. The followin...
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Thanksgiving in Canada is a significant state holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October. It follows the tradition of the end-of-season harvest feasts that have existed for centuries in Europe....