Events
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Shichi-Go-San
Shichi-Go-San literally means 7-5-3 in Japanese. The festival, held every November 15, is a traditional rite of passage for Japanese boys turning 3 and 5 and girls turning 3 and 7 years old. It celebrates the growth and happiness of young children. Read more.
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International Day for Tolerance
The International Day for Tolerance is for educating people about the need for tolerance and the harm of intolerance.
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Guinness World Record Day
Guinness World Record Day is an annual celebration of record-breaking, a day which sees thousands of people around the world come together with one common goal, to become a title holder.
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Geography Awareness Week
Geography Awareness Week is a great opportunity to spark students’ curiosity about the world. Use the week to explore maps, places, cultures, and global connections while building important geography skills.
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International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW) highlights the importance of global education, cultural exchange, and learning about the world. It encourages students and educators to explore different countries, cultures, languages, and perspectives…
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World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day is an international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
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Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children's Day is celebrated to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) promotes and coordinates the day which also works to improve…
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Elephant Round-Up, Thailand
The Surin Elephant Round-up is held every year in Thailand during the third weekend of November. Activities include elephants parading through the streets, partaking in the famous “elephant breakfast,” and demonstrations,…
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Loy Krathong, Thailand
During Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival, people release small decorated floats, known as "krathongs," onto rivers and waterways as a gesture of respect and gratitude to the water spirits,…
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Thanksgiving, United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings. Related Post: From Pongal…