12 events found.
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Hola Mohalla (Sikh)
Hola Mohalla is a three day Sikh festival. Activities during this festival include displays of fighting prowess, music, poetry and food. (Wikipedia)
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Holi (Hindu)
Holi is a festival of colour, light, and spring. It celebrates the love of the god Radha and Krishna. (Wikipedia)
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Memorial Day (Hungary)
Memorial Day of the 1848 Revolution is celebrated on March 15 every year in Hungary. On this day, Hungarians rallied against the Austrian empire, calling for autonomy from the Habsburg Monarchy.
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St. Patrick’s Day (Christian)
The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. (Wikipedia)
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Harmony Week (Australia)
The week in Australia recognizes the multiculturalism of Australia, as well as coinciding with UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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International Day Of Happiness (UN)
The International Day of Happiness aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives. (UN page)
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Nowruz/New Years (Persians)
Nowruz is the Persian new year and is celebrated by many cultures particularly around western and central Asia regions. It is also recognized as a holy day by Zoroastrians, Bahá’ís, and some Muslims. (Wikidpedia)
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Day For Elimination Of Racial Discrimination (UN)
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. It is a day to highlight the importance of human rights and to fight against injustice based on... Read More
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