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Union Day in Myanmar marks the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement on February 12, 1947. The agreement unified the nation of Burma, which changed its name in 1989 to Myanmar. Union Day is a national hol...
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Army Day, or Day of the Defenders in Uzbekistan, marks the anniversary of January 14, 1992, when the Armed Forces were established in the nation. Army Day is a national holiday.
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With music, dance, street parades, and more color than your eyes can count, the Philippines' annual Ati-Atihan Festival is a delight. Celebrating 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 from the Quiapo Church featuring a life-size statue of the district’s patron saint, Black Nazarene. Fireworks,...
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Independence Day in Myanmar marks the anniversary of January 4, 1948, when Burma achieved independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Beginning in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day to raise awareness and resources to treat and prevent many tropical diseases. From WHO "Neglected tr...
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Between 1898 and 1946, The Philippines existed under American colonial rule and celebrated the 4th of July. After WWII, the Philippines received complete independence from the United States on July 4, 194...
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Independence Day in the Maldives marks the anniversary of July 26, 1965, the official separation from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn was born July 28, 1952, ascending to the Thai throne in 2016, where he was crowned in 2019. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday is a national holiday in Thailand.
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The South Asian nation of Bhutan celebrates the crowning of its current leader, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on June 2, 1974. Coronation Day is a national holiday.
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On June 12, 1898, the archipelago nation of the Philippines declared its independence from colonial power Spain, which had ruled it for over 300 years. It would take another two months for the Filipino re...
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Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with the king acting as head of state. The current head of state is Abdullah of Pahang. He was elected to office in 2019. The first Saturday in June is set aside as...
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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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Armed Forces Day in Myanmar: A Commemoration of Military History and National Unity Armed Forces Day in Myanmar, observed annually on March 27, is a significant national holiday that marks the historica...
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Commonwealth Covenant Day, observed annually in the Northern Mariana Islands, marks a significant moment in the islands' history: the establishment of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM...
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Independence Day in Bangladesh marks the anniversary of March 26, 1971, when Bangladesh separated from Pakistan. On this day, the South Asian nation became its own country. Independence Day is a national...
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On March 27, 1945, the people of Burma (Myanmar today) rose against the Japanese occupation of their nation and officially joined the Allies during WWII. Resistance Day is a national holiday in Myanmar.
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Samaon Sulaiman Day celebrates the life and contributions of Samaon Sulaiman (March 3, 1953 - May 21, 2011) of the Philippines, known for his mastery and promotion of the traditional art form of Kutyapi m...
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Coronation Day Anniversary of the Sultan of Terengganu: A Symbol of Royal Tradition and Unity The Coronation Day Anniversary of the Sultan of Terengganu is a significant occasion in the Malaysian state o...