National Day of Sweden
National Day of Sweden June 6th is the National Day of Sweden being called “Sveriges Nationaldag” by Swedes. June 6th was chosen due to the fact that on that day in 1523 A.D. Gustav Eriksson Vasa was elected as king of Sweden after the break of the union between Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, and as […]
The World Day for Cultural Diversity
Europe Day The World Day for Cultural Diversity, also known as Diversity Day, is celebrated every year on May 21st. This day urges everyone to do their part to bridge the gap between cultures, which according to the UN is essential for peace, development, and stability. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) […]
Europe Day
Europe Day Europe Day was introduced in 1985 by the European Communities, which was later renamed to be known as the European Union. May 9th is the day that commemorates the Schuman Declaration which was given in 1950 by French foreign minister, Robert Schuman. He proposed to unite the French and West German coal and […]
National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month In 1978 Congress first passed the joint resolution which authorized the President to proclaim a week-long celebration of Asian and Pacific American heritage. On March 28th, 1979, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation took place, and the first Asian and Pacific American Heritage week took place the week of […]
African World Heritage Day
African World Heritage Day May 5th was established as African World Heritage Day in November of 2015 by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization https://awhf.net/. This fund was created in 2006 to support the conservation and protection of Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. This day is an important celebration of the rich and […]
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco De Mayo Although Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. This is particularly true in areas with large Mexican-American populations. This holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the […]
Portuguese Language Day
Portuguese Language Day Although not one of the six official languages of the United Nations, World Portuguese Day is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Portuguese is the 9th most popular language in the world with around 234 million speakers, most of them coming from Brazil. In fact, only about […]
Spanish Language Day
Spanish Language Day With over 450 million native speakers and at least 3 million native speakers in 44 countries, it is needless to say the Spanish language is used throughout the world. There are 10 total dialects of the Spanish language, with each having its own culture and history. Mexico has the most Spanish-speaking natives […]
Chinese Language Day
Chinese Language Day With about 1.3 billion people speaking it today, Chinese is the most popular language in the world. Hundreds of different dialects are spoken throughout the country and each one has its own unique history and tradition. It is one of the six official languages of the UN and is recognized on April […]