Thailand Celebrates the Birthday of Their King King’s Birthday Date: December 5 King’s Birthday is a public holiday in Thailand. King’s Birthday—or sometimes called Father’s Day—is celebrated on December 5, the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, ruling monarch of Thailand. The King’s birthday, or Wan Chalerm as it is known in Thailand, is a national holiday and is celebrated nationwide with great enthusiasm. The event is used by the loyal people of Thailand to express … [Read more...]
Portugal Proclamation of Republic (October 5) – Celebrate 100 years!
October 5, 2010 by
Proclamation Day in Portugal October 5 Portugal Celebrates Proclamation of Republic as a public holiday. On October 5,1910 a revolution ended 771 years of monarchy in Portugal when King Manuel II was deposed and the First Republic was established. D. Manuel II became Grand-Master of the Portuguese Ancient Military Orders of Christ, Avis and St. James of the Sword, of the Order of the Tower and of the Sword founded at Rio de Janeiro by his ancestor King John VI and of the Order of Our … [Read more...]
