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Category: Southern and Southeast Asia


Highlighting events in or celebrating the nations and cultures of the South and Southeast Asia.

The South Asia category covers nations and territories of Southern and Southeastern Asia

Vietnam Veteran's Day (1973): March 29

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March 29, 1973, is the anniversary of the day the last official US troops left Vietnam, eleven years after the beginning of the war—conflict. War was never officially declared. During those 11 years, over...

January

Youth Day (TW)(1911): March 29

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Youth Day in Taiwan marks the anniversary of the youth revolt against the last remnants of the Chinese Qing Dynasty in Taiwan on March 29, 1911. Youth Day is a national holiday.

January

Carabao Festival (PH): May 14-15

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Carabao is the Tagalog word for water buffalo in the Philippines. This two-day festival is a farmer's tribute to their patron saint, San Isidro. Throughout the country, farmers dress themselves and their...

January

Independence Day (TL)(2002): May 20

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Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, celebrates its National Day on November 28th, also known as Proclamation of Independence Day or Restoration of Independence Day. This public holiday commemorates the...

January

Leopard Day, World: May 3

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Leopards (panthers) continue to be vulnerable worldwide, though the most endangered is the Amur leopard of eastern China and Russia. As of 2022, fewer than 100 Amurs remain wild. Leopards face multiple th...

January

Markor, Intl. Day of: May 24

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THE ORIGINAL G.O.A.T, GOAT: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MARKHOR The International Day of the Markhor, observed annually on May 24, is dedicated to raising awareness about the markhor, a majestic wild goat s...

January

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Feast o...

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An annual celebration of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines, Our Lady of Good Peace and Voyage is a month-long celebration of the Mother of Jesus Christ throughout the archipelago nation. Special masses...

January

Sagarmatha Day (NP)(1953): May 29

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On May 29th, Nepal celebrates Mount Everest Day, also known as Sagarmatha Day, to honor the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. On this day in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary from...

January

Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo (PH): May

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May is an ideal month if you've dreamed of visiting the Philippines. Several festivals honor the Virgin Mary, considered the month's patron and the most fragrant and colorful festival is Flores de Mayo an...

January

Bonifacio Day, (PH) (1863): November 30

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Born November 30, 1863, Andrés Bonifacio was a revolutionary leader in the Philippines who led the people toward freedom against the Spanish. Bonifacio proclaimed Filipino independence on August 23, 1896,...

January

Cashew Day, Ntl.: November 23

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National Cashew Day celebrates the sweet nut native to Brazil. Still, it could quickly become a tour-de-force with human rights advocates as in 2011, Human Rights Watch published a blistering report on th...

January

Independence Day, (KH)(1949): November 9

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Independence Day in Cambodia marks the anniversary of November 9, 1949, when the nation achieved independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Loi Krathong (B): November 5

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Loi Krathong Day is a holiday that honors Buddha and focuses on releasing negative thoughts and feelings. It is also a day of thanksgiving to the water goddess Phra Mae. People of Thailand, Laos and ot...

January

National Day (TL)(1975): November 28

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Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, celebrates its National Day on November 28th, also known as Proclamation of Independence Day or Restoration of Independence Day. This public holiday commemorates the...

January

Republic Day, (MV)(1968): November 11

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Republic Day in the Maldives marks the anniversary of November 11, 1968, when the nation ended its monarchy and became a republic. Republic Day is a national holiday.

January

Revolution and Solidarity Day, Ntl., (BD)(...

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National Revolution and Solidarity Day in Bangladesh celebrates the November 7, 1975 uprising by citizens and soldiers to release Ziaur Rahman (Zia), who would become the nation's president. National Revo...

January

Elderly Filipino Week (PH): October 1-7 (e...

Weekly

HONORING WISDOM: ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK IN THE PHILIPPINES Elderly Filipino Week, a joyous celebration held annually from October 1st to 7th in the Philippines, is a dedicated period for recognizing and h...

January

Indigenous Peoples Month, Ntl. (PH): Octob...

Monthly

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH: HONORING THE HERITAGE OF THE PHILIPPINES The Philippines observes Indigenous Peoples Month each October. It is an event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the country's in...

January

Museums and Galleries Month (PH): October 

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HERITAGE, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND ART: MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Museums and Galleries Month is a national celebration that honors the country’s rich cultural heritage and the vital rol...

January

Grand Prix, Singapore (SG): October 3-5

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The Singapore Grand Prix is a prestigious Formula One (F1) motor racing event held annually in the city-state of Singapore. The race was first held in 2008 and has since become a popular event in the F1 c...

January
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