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  • Songkran/Thai New Year – Thailand

    Thai New Year marks a period of renewal with massive, nationwide water fights that symbolize cleansing bad luck. Alongside the famous, energetic street water battles in cities like Bangkok and... Read More

  • Earth Day (International)

    Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first held on April 22, 1970.

  • Gathering of Nations Powwow (USA)

    The Gathering of Nations is the largest powwow in North America, and one of the most prominent Native American gatherings. It brings together members of Native American tribes from across the... Read More

  • Anzac Day – Australia & New Zealand

    Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the... Read More

  • Freedom Day – South Africa

    Freedom Day in South Africa commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994 and the day on which the new constitution was introduced. The elections were the first national elections where everyone of... Read More

  • International Dance Day (UNESCO)

    International Dance Day is celebrated annually on April 29 to promote the art form, honor its diversity, and celebrate its ability to bring people together. Initiated in 1982 by the... Read More

  • Showa Day – Japan

    Showa Day is a public holiday in Japan held on April 29. It honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989.