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The South America category covers events that celebrate or occur in South America, including the nations and territories of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ghana, Suriname, French Guiana, and the Falkland Islands.
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Brazil's Dia dos Namorados, or "Lovers' Day," is dedicated to romantic love and affection. Unlike Valentine's Day, Dia dos Namorados occurs on the eve of Saint Anthony's Day, June 13th. He is Brazil's pat...
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Manuel Belgrano designed Argentina's flag as one of the Argentinian Republic's founding fathers. He commanded revolutionary forces and worked as a diplomat until his death on June 20, 1820. Argentina cele...
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nti Raymi, often spelled as Inti Rami in English, is a traditional Incan festival that honors Inti, the sun god. Today, Inti Rami occurs in several Andean countries, including Ecuador and Peru. Historica...
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World Rainforest Day is a collaborative effort to raise awareness and encourage action to save the rainforests. This day envisions organizations and people everywhere coming together by reaching across po...
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The Tropics are the region of the earth between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. They represent 40 percent of the world's land mass and 80 percent of biodiversity. They are the world's lungs, the sour...
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Carnival in Venezuela is a vibrant and lively event, reflecting the country's rich cultural tapestry. As in other Latin American countries, Carnival celebration is deeply rooted in a mixture of indigenous...
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Daylight Savings in Paraguay commences on the first Sunday of October (Spring Forward) and ends on the fourth Sunday of March (Fall Back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is an excellent way to...
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Today is the first day of the year's season sequestered between the long, hot days of summer and short, bitterly cold days of winter, otherwise known as Autumn (or Fall). Fall begins at the Autumnal Equin...
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Heroes Day in Paraguay marks the death anniversary of Mariscal Francisco Solano López, the President of Paraguay, from 1860 until his death on March 1, 1870. Heroes Day is a national holiday.
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Lollapalooza Sao Paul launched in 2012 and features three days of music. Created in 1991 in Chicago by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell, Lollapalooza is an art and music festival that travels world...
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National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice is a public holiday in Argentina commemorating the March 24, 1976 coup by right-wing forces which removed President Isabel Perón and replaced the government wi...
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Today marks the official beginning of the flu season south of the Equator. Fortunately for you, it’s nowhere near as bad in the south as in the north. Lucky you, Australia, Brazil, and your temperate nei...
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Independence Day: Celebrated on May 14th and 15th, this two-day public holiday commemorates Paraguay's declaration of independence from Spain on May 14, 1811. The event marked the beginning of the Paragua...
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International Labor Day recalls the Haymarket Martyrs in Chicago in 1886. It was 1886 when the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike. The farm equipment manufactur...
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ABOUT COP30 IN BRAZIL With 197 Parties, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has near universal membership and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreemen...
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Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos, is a Latino celebration highlighting the closeness of family and friends. The holiday celebrates a willingness to pray, remember dead loved ones, and support their spi...
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Independence Day in Suriname marks the anniversary of November 25, 1975, when the nation gained independence from The Netherlands. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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National Kimchi Day is celebrated in the United States, South Korea, and Argentina. Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made primarily from salted and fermented vegetables, napa cabbage, and Korean...
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The Latin Grammy Awards is an event usually held in November. Sponsored by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, this event highlights the works and achievements in the Latin music industry pe...
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Republic Day in Brazil marks the anniversary of November 15, 1889, when Brazil proclaimed itself a republic. Republic Day is a national holiday.