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Fiesta de San Juan Bautista (Festival of Saint John the Baptist’s Day), Venezuela

San Juan Bautista Venezuela Festival 2027

At first sight this seems like a joyous celebration of one of Christianity’s most important figures, but, no, it is way more than that. The de San Juan Bautista Venezuela...

Independence Day Madagascar

Independence Day Madagascar

Independence Day so bursts with colour, music and national pride, that it is so easy to feel swept up in the excitement. The celebrations fill Antananarivo with parades, fireworks and...

Independence Day Democratic Republic of Congo

Independence Day Democratic Republic of the Congo

Independence Day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo bursts with colour, music and national pride. Feel the energy of the celebrations as people honour freedom, culture and unity. Independence...

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Keti Koti, Suriname and Amsterdam 2027

A celebration of freedom, Keti Koti, means “broken chains” in Sranan Tongo. It is an annual celebration held in Suriname to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1863. This festival...

Burundi Independence Day

Burundi Independence Day

Burundi Independence Day in Burundi fills the country with colour, music, and national pride. Feel energised by the parades, traditional dances and joyful crowds that gather across Bujumbura. This celebration...

Ufulu Festival

Ufulu Festival, Lilongwe, Malawi

The Ufulu Festival is Malawi’s vibrant Independence Day celebration, held every 6 July in Lilongwe. It bursts with music, dance, poetry, and art, showcasing the creativity of Malawi’s youth. This...

George Town Heritage Celebrations Malaysia

George Town Heritage Celebrations 2027

When on 7 July 2008 UNESCO granted World Heritage status to Penang’s capital George Town, the local government marked the event by declaring it a public holiday...

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Naadam Festival Mongolia 2027

Also called the Olympic Games of nomads, the spectacular Naadam Festival in Mongolia is the country’s biggest event and its national pride. Taking place every July, men and women compete...

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