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  • Vesak – Buddha Day (Buddhist)

    Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.

  • Prince Kūhiō Day – Hawaii

    Prince Kūhiō Day is an official holiday in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It marks the birth of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. As a delegate, Kuhio authored the first Hawaii Statehood bill in 1919.

  • Altona Community Meal

    The Community Exchange 116 Main Street, Altona, Manitoba, Canada

    Bring yourself and invite some friends and family for a FREE meal! Last Saturday of the month.

  • Palm Sunday (Christian)

    Palm Sunday happens on the Sunday before Easter. The day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus as he entered the city.

  • Passover (Jewish)

    Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the story of the Israelite's escape from slavery in Egypt. It specifically refers to God passing over the houses of the Israelites and killing the firstborn sons of the Egyptians.

  • Good Friday (Christian)

    Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. For many it is a day of fasting and religious services.

  • Qingming Festival

    The Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day or Clear Brightness Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival. Chinese families visit the tombs of their ancestors to clean the gravesites and make ritual offerings to their ancestors. Offerings would typically include traditional food dishes and the burning of joss sticks and joss paper. The holiday recognizes the... Read More

  • Easter Sunday (Christian)

    Easter Sunday is a Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It brings an end to Holy Week which began with Palm Sunday. The western and eastern churches celebrate Easter on different days.

  • Chakri Day – Thailand

    Chakri Day celebrates the founding of the still-reigning Chakri royal dynasty back in 1782.