The Labour Day, Canada & the U.S.A. September 6, 2010 The Labour Day holiday in Canada, as in the U.S., celebrates worker solidarity. Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take statutory holidays off with regular pay. Some businesses remain open on holidays, such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions. In a time when the news of labour "strife" is dominated by disputes between millionaire athletes and billionaire owners, history … [Read more...]
Vietnam National Day – Celebrate
September 2, 2010 by
Vietnam National Day September 2 Vietnam celebrates National Day as a public holiday. On 2nd of September, Vietnam celebrates its National Day. This day in 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence solemnly in Hanoi at the Ba Dinh Square. He proclaimed the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. This event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the Vietnamese nation’s colorful history. Vietnam National Day History In 1941, Ho Chi Minh formed … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan celebrates Independence Day!
August 31, 2010 by
Kyrgyzstan Independence Day August 31, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Kyrgyzstan. 31st August 1991 is the day when Kyrgyzstan got independent from the Soviet Union. The age-old Soviet pressure took a long time to shrug off. Although the country was declared a republic and went through a name change several times after 1990, it was far from being independent from the Soviet clutches. The decision of Independence on 31st August 1991 was welcome by the common people as it was … [Read more...]
UK and Wales celebrates Summer Holiday!
August 31, 2010 by
UK and Wales Summer Holiday August 31, 2009 Summer Holiday is a public holiday in the UK and Wales. Summer holidays, alternatively termed as summer vacation or summer break, is a holiday session in the summer time taken mostly in the schools. Its timings mostly depend on the country and the district. In United Kingdom that is England and Wales, the last Monday in August is a bank holiday called the Summer Bank Holiday. For majority of the people of England and Wales, who are not … [Read more...]
Moldova celebrates Limbra Noastra!
August 31, 2010 by
Moldova Limbra Noastra Day August 31, 2009 Limbra Noastra Day is a public holiday in Moldova. Limba Noastra literally translates to our language. On August 31, every year Moldova celebrates Limba Noastra or its language day. The day is celebrated to honor the passing of the language law, which proclaimed the Moldovan language written in Latin script to be the official language of Moldova. The law also established its identity with the Roman language. The day is considered to be a … [Read more...]
Malaysia – celebrates Independence Day!
August 31, 2010 by
Malaysia Independence Day August 31, 2009 Independence Day is a public holiday in Malaysia. Malaysia got its independence on August 31, 1957. Though it has a long history of invasion, it was the British colonies, from whom they got their independence. Since then Malaysia has come up the economic growth curve quite well. Now it is well known for its tourism industry. It is one of those destinations, which make people get the whole Asia experience. As their tagline says ‘truly … [Read more...]
Slovak National Uprising Commemorated in Slovakia – August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010 by
Slovak National Uprising August 29, 2010 Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia. Right at the heart of Europe and with a history intertwined with that of its neighbours, Slovakia has proudly preserved its own language and distinct cultural traditions. Slovak National Uprising (SNP) was an armed rebellion that broke out in Slovakia in late August 1944 and continued until October 1944 during World War II. The uprising was launched on August 29, 1944 in an attempt to … [Read more...]
Georgia celebrates Mariamoba – August 28, 2010
August 28, 2010 by
Georgia Mariamoba August 28, 2010 Mariamoba is a public holiday in Georgia. Mariamoba on August 28 is one of the greatest holidays in Georgia. Mariamoba or The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated as a religious holiday in Georgia. This day is celebrated to commemorate the assumption of the Blessed Virgin into heaven. The day is celebrated all over Georgia with church ceremonies and feasts. Mariamoba History The Blessed Virgin Mary, often shortened to … [Read more...]
WHITEHO– USE – Celebrates 19th Amendment~August 26, 2010
August 26, 2010 by
Women's Equality Day and the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and we mark the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. We honor those who made this day possible like Alice Paul and Ida Wells-Barnett and the countless women who fought for suffrage. They understood what we know now – that there is power in participation. We believe in the importance of voting. Since 1920, women have made enormous strides toward social, political, and economic … [Read more...]
PMO – 100th Anniversary of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE):
August 22, 2010 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada August 21, 2010 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the 100th Anniversary of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE): “It has been 100 years since Canada’s seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, opened the first PNE. In that time there has been little the Exhibition hasn’t seen – from livestock displays to rockets and aircraft, world-class musicians and even a wedding – the PNE has had it … [Read more...]
Hungary Constitution Day Date – August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010 by
Hungary Constitution Day August 20, 2010 Hungary celebrates Constitution Day as a public holiday. A day when the constitution of a country is made it’s a public holiday in the country. This day is known as a Constitution Day. It is celebrated to show the honor and respects to the constitution of the country. Hungary celebrates this day on August 20 every year. August 20 is also known as St. Stephen Day in Hungary. Hungary Constitution Day History It was Hungary’s first king, St. … [Read more...]
Japan: Showa Day – April 29
April 29, 2010 by
Japan’s Showa Day April 29 Showa Day is a public Holiday in Japan. The birth date, April 29 was that of Emperor Showa or Hirohito, the Emperor of pre and post-World war II. Showa is a posthumous name given to Emperor Hirohito after his death in 1989, when Showa Day become Greenery Day. Showa Day is a national holiday and part of the Golden Week which includes other notable Japanese holidays such as the Constitution Day (Kenpo kinenbi) on May 3, Greenery Day (Midori no hi) on May 4, and … [Read more...]
WHITE HO– USE Celebrates Easter with EGG HUNT….Wow!
March 26, 2010 by
First Lady Michelle and President Barrack Obama Celebrating a Memorable Easter for Children.... APRIL 5, 2010 “Who wants to go to the Easter Egg Roll at the White House?” drew scores of raised hands, cheers and applause from 2nd grade students who joined Education Secretary Arne Duncan, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee and State Superintendent of Education Kerri Briggs at J.O. Wilson Elementary School in D.C. earlier Wednesday last. The Secretary traveled … [Read more...]
EARTH HOUR 2010 – REMINDER
March 25, 2010 by
In 2009, hundreds of millions of people around the world, showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future. Pledge your support and turn off your lights for one hour, Earth Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday 27th March 2010. It’s Showtime! Show what can be done. EARTH … [Read more...]
WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY – WHO Takes Action
March 23, 2010 by
Wednesday, 24 March World Tuberculosis Day WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Brussels: -European Parliament plenary Session (till 25 March). “Facing Global Environmental Change”: Book Presentation by Prof. Brauch. Organizer: Belgian Flemish UNA with the support of UNRIC. Venue: Residence Palace - UNRIC - 7th floor. Madrid: European Environment Agency: ‘EEA Signals 2010: Biodiversity, Climate Change and You’. mar24_biodiversidad.htmlhttp://www.eu2010.es/en/agenda/otrasreunionesministeriales/ New … [Read more...]
