Paryushana begins (Jain)
Paryushana is the most important annual holy event for Jains. They increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. (Wikipedia)
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Morden Corn & Apple Festival
The Morden Corn & Apple Festival originated as a community celebration for Canada’s Centennial in 1967 and has grown into the largest street festival in Manitoba attracting over 80,000 people to enjoy 3 days of activity-packed fun.
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Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's clay idols privately in homes and publicly on elaborate pandals (temporary stages). (Wikipedia)
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Bites Beyond Borders
Winkler Library 160 Main Street, Winkler, ManitobaBring a dish to share!
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Tanabata (Japan)
This day is a Japanese festival originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival. It celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair respectively). According to legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. (Wikipedia)
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Victory Day (Turkey)
Victory Day is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, on 30 August 1922.
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St. Rose of Lima (Peru)
Rose of Lima became known for both her life of severe penance and her care of the poverty stricken of the city through her own private efforts. She is the patroness of Peru. Some celebrate her feast day on August 23.
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