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Holi 2012
Feb 20th
India Holi Day – The Festivals of Color
Holi 2012 ( Holli or The Festivals of Color ) is a festival of spring celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal as well as other countries with large Indian populations, such as United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Fiji, Mauritius, Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad. More >
Chinese New Year 2013
Jan 18th
Chinese New Year 2013 – Lunar New Year 2013 – Spring Festival 2013
Spring Festival, Chinese Lunar New Year, Lunar New Year or commonly referred to just Chinese New Year, is the largest and most important annual festival celebrated by Chinese and and Chinese descendants around the world. Chinese New Year Festival is based on the lunar Chinese calendar, begins on first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day of the first month. More >
Happy New Year 2012 !
Dec 31st
SGHoliday has had eventful and colorful 2011, thanks to support from all our visitors, partners and subscribers.
Looking back, many things happen in 2011 throughout the world. As part of web communities, SGHoliday shares the ups and down, the sorrow and happiness, the new and the lost in 2011.
Eventually, we made it.
Let’s look forward to 2012 and wish for the best to the world with this song from Abba: Happy New Year.
Singapore Presidential Election 2011
Aug 22nd
Singapore Presidential Election
Prior to 1991 The President of Singapore was chosen by Parliament. Direct-election of President of Singapore via popular vote was introduced in 1991 through amendments to the Constitution of Singapore. It must be noted though, that not everyone can run for the office. President-hopefuls must satisfy strict qualifications before they are eligible for election. More >
Singapore F1 2011
Aug 19th
Singapore Formula One Grand Prix 2011
With just a little over a month to go to the Singapore Grand Prix 2011, we can feel adrenaline rises already with Formula 1 excitement.
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Carnaval 2012
Aug 18th
What is Carnaval or Mardi Gras?
Carnaval or Mardi Gras is a festive season typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life.
The festival culminates in Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday. The date is dependent on that of Easter, and thus can vary from as early as 3 February to as late as 9 March. More >
Indonesian Independence Day 2011
Aug 16th
Indonesia Independence Day 2011
Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Negara RI (RI stands for Republik Indonesia), or Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated yearly on August 17th to mark the Proclamation (Declaration) of Indonesian Independence on Friday, August 17, 1945. Prior to the proclamation, Indonesia had been colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese for over 300 years. As such, the independence day is also called as Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia or just Hari Proklamasi. More >
Russia Public Holidays 2012
Aug 10th
The following is the list of official Russia public holidays 2012 recognized by the Government of Russia. On these days, government offices, embassies and some shops, are closed. The biggest 2012 Russia public holidays is the New Year celebrations, celebrated for days from 31 December 2011 till the 8th January 2012. Christmas in Russia comes 2 weeks later than other countries, celebrated on the 7th January 2012.
Singapore National Day 2011
Aug 9th
Singapore National Day is observed yearly to celebrate Singapore’s independence or separation from Federation of Malaysia on 9 August 1965. The first Singapore National Day was celebrated in 1966, one year after Singapore’s independence from Malaysia. More >
