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East Asian events occur in or have cultural ties to China, the Koreas, Japan, or Mongolia.
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September 2, 1945, marks Japan officially surrendering to the Allied Powers. Although the surrender was announced by Imperial Japan almost 20 days earlier, the treaty's signing occurred on September 2. Th...
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The Zhong Yuan (Ghosts) Festival in China is celebrated every year on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month in the Chinese calendar. The Zhong Yuan (also known as Zhongyuan Festival by Taoists or Yu Lan P...
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The first Jane Austen Festival in Bath began in September 2001 as a weekend event for the Jane Austen Centre on Gay Street. Since, it has grown to be the most significant and longest-running Jane Austen...
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Observed in China for over 2500 years, Teachers' Day allows students to show their appreciation to educators through gifts and gratitude. September 10 became the official date in 1985.
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Respect for elders and ancestors is central to Asian culture. Each year the nation of Japan sets aside a day to honor its elderly for Respect for the Aged Day, the third Monday in September. Respect for...
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National Humiliation Day in China marks the solemn remembrance of Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931. Intensive protests with an anti-Japan tone usually accompany National Humiliation Day. In popul...
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Confucius Day marks the birth of Confucius on September 28, 551 BC. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher who lived during the Spring and Autumn eras in Chinese history un...
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Observed in China for over 2500 years and in Taiwan since 1939, Teachers' Day allows students to show their appreciation to educators through gifts and gratitude. September 10 became the official date in...