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"The powwow is a celebration of the indigenous American Indian culture. People from diverse tribes and nations gather together on this day for a feast for the eyes with traditional dances, songs, and rituals to honor the traditions and culture of their ancestors."
This is a day for honouring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. (Wikipedia)
This day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. (Wikipedia)
This day commemorates the end of slavery. Its name is a portmanteau of "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when as the American Civil War was ending, Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. (Wikipedia)
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, as a counter-celebration of the same day's Columbus Day. (Wikipedia)
Groundhog Day is a popular tradition in the U.S. and Canada celebrated on February 2nd, where people watch a groundhog emerge from its burrow to predict the end of winter; if it sees its shadow (sunny), six more weeks of winter, if not (cloudy), an early spring. The tradition comes from German folklore, using animals... Read More
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.
The Gathering of Nations is the largest powwow in North America, and one of the most prominent Native American gatherings. It brings together members of Native American tribes from across the continent to celebrate their cultures through traditional dances, music, singing, visual arts, and horsemanship. While there, you can enjoy performances, support Indigenous artists, grab some... Read More
Spanish for 'Fifth of May' - An annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations.