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National Day in Laos marks the anniversary of December 2, 1975 the official day Laos declared itself a republic. This is a national holiday.
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Uzbekistan's Constitution Day marks the anniversary of December 8, 1991, the day the people approved their new constitution. This is a national holiday.
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Thailand's Constitution Day marks the anniversary of December 10, 1932, the day the people approved their first constitution. This is a national holiday.
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Neutrality Day in the Turkmenistan marks the anniversary of December 12, 1995, the official day the nation was recognize as a neutral state in south Asia, much like Switzerland is in Europe. This attribut...
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Malta's Republic Day marks the anniversary of December 13, 1974, the day the island nation ended the monarchy and became a republic. This is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Kazakhstan marks the anniversary of December 16, 1991, the day the nation gained independence from the Soviet Union. This is a national holiday.
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Simbang Gabi is the official Christmas prayer tradition in the Philippines. It begins nine days before Christmas and includes nine early dawn and nine evening masses (church services). It is preparation l...
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Victory Day in Bangladesh marks the anniversary of December 16, 1971, a day of victory when East Pakistan became part of the nation. This is a national holiday.
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Intellectual and revolutionary Dr. Jose Rizal was a hero of the Philippine revolution. He was martyred on this day, December 30, 1896, executed by firing squad. His death anniversary is a national holiday...
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Music, dance, street parades and more color than your eyes can count, the Philippine's annual Ati-Atihan Festival is a delight. Celebrating both the peace pact between the indigenous Ati of Panay and the...
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Black Nazarene Fiesta is observed annually in Manila, Philippines. It culminates in a parade originating from the Quiapo Church featuring a life-size statue of the district’s patron saint, Black Nazarene....
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Independence Day in Myanmar marks the anniversary of January 4, 1948, the day then Burma was granted independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.
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Army Day, also referred to as Day of the Defenders in Uzbekistan marks the anniversary of January 14, 1992, the day the Armed Forces were established in the nation. This is a national holiday.
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National Day in Vietnam marks the anniversary of the creation of the Vietnamese Communist Party on February 3, 1930. This is a national holiday in the country.
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Today's Sri Lanka became such inn 1972. Prior to then, the nation was known as Ceylon and was part of the British Empire. On February 4, 1948, the nation gained its independence. Today is a national holi...
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Nestled between India and China, the mountain nation of Nepal ratified its constitution on this day, February 18, 1952. National Democracy Day celebrates that anniversary.
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Like many societies, the Bangali seek to preserve their language and heritage. Students protested on this day and were killed 1952 when Urdu was declared to official language of neighboring Pakistan. Man...
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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 go on to become the nation's president. Thi...
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Independence Day in Cambodia marks the anniversary of November 9, 1949, the official day the nation achieved its independence from France. This is a national holiday.
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Republic Day in the Maldives marks the anniversary of November 11, 1968, the official day the nation ended its monarchy and became a republic. This is a national holiday.