12 events found.
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National Day (China)
The day commemorates Mao Zedong's formal proclamation of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949. (Wikipedia)
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Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. Primarily centered on atonement and repentance, the day's main observances consist of full fasting and ascetic behavior accompanied by long prayer services in synagogue, as well as sin confessions. (Wikipedia)
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Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolence and nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. (Wikipedia)
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Dussehera (Hindu)
Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. (Wikipedia)
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Roland Pumpkin Fair
Welcome to the heart of Canada's autumn festivities—the Roland Pumpkin Fair! Every year, we bring together families, friends, and pumpkin enthusiasts to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the season.
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Chuseok (South Korea)
Like many other harvest festivals around the world, Chuseok is held around the autumn equinox, i.e. at the very end of summer or in early autumn. It is the biggest traditional holiday in South Korea. It is three day holiday in South Korea and celebrated for one day in North Korea. (Wikipedia)
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Tết Trung Thu (Vietnam)
Tết Trung Thu is a children's festival in Vietnam. People organize a feast to watch the moon and when the moon is high, children sing and dance while watching the full moon. (Wikipedia)
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Sukkot (Jewish)
Sukkot is a seven day festival that both celebrates the harvest and is a remembrance of the Exodus out of Egypt. It is sometimes called "Feast of Booths" or "Feast of Tabernacles". This season is recognized by some through building of a temporary structure called a sukkah. (Wikipedia)
