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World Cancer Day is organized by the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC) to focus on personalized, people-centered cancer care and stories, encouraging global action and awareness. The campaign emphasizes that every cancer journey is unique, calling for unity in recognizing individual needs and supporting those affected by the disease.
The national day of New Zealand. Traditional activities include Māori cultural performances, speeches from Māori and Pakeha (European) dignitaries, and a naval salute. Waitangi also hosts a festival on the day that includes music, dance, traditional Māori customs and food.
At Carman Wellness Connections we believe that “a strong community is built on connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging.” Monthly Community Suppers provide an excellent way to help achieve this goal. Join us at Carman United Church - supper is served at 5:30pm.
Carnival typically involves public celebrations, including events such as parades, public street parties and other entertainments, combining some elements of a circus. Mardi Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the final day of Carnival; it thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Embrace winter at Western Canada’s largest winter festival where you can admire giant snow sculptures, dance and jig to lively music, attend concerts, enjoy French Canadian foods and meet the historical characters of Fort Gibraltar. https://heho.ca/
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the... Read More
Join us February 14th for an amazing community experience filled with food, entertainment, kids activities, and winter fun that you won’t want to miss. Featuring 5 indoor pavilions showcasing cultures from around the world, and an outdoor pavilion packed with quintessential Canadian winter fun, there’s so much to enjoy at Winterfest 2026 — all for... Read More
Nirvana Day, also called Parinirvana Day, is a Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha's death and final passing into Parinirvana (complete liberation from the cycle of rebirth). It's a solemn occasion for meditation, reflection on impermanence, and renewing commitment to Buddhist teachings, often involving reading sutras and pilgrimage to holy sites like Kushinagar.
