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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 >
Halloween 2011
Sep 20th
Halloween is celebrated on 31st October in many countries around the world. Interestingly, many people celebrating it do not even know what Halloween is all about and why people celebrates it every year. In this article, we are going to share with you the history of Halloween and its tradition in different countries from all over world. 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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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 >
Deepavali 2012 – Diwali 2012
Jul 14th
Diwali: The Festival Of Light
Deepavali (Diwali), also known as “Row of Lights”, marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year based on Hindu Lunar Calendar. The name itself derive from Sanskrit; Dipa means lamp, and Awali means row or line.
This Festival of Lights was originally celebrated after the monsoon season when the weather is more cooperative and pleasant. To this day, Deepavali 2012 is a time for rejoicing and renewal as Hindus all over the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil, or light over darkness, which culminates to the Hindu New Year. During Diwali 2012 celebrations, many homes will light up little lamps to usher in light and good fortune. More >
Thanksgiving 2012
Jul 6th
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day 2012 (also called as Turkey Day) is a joyous family festival celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada and other countries with lots of enthusiasm. This is a holiday, special and well-commemorated to express gratitude and appreciation, and as well as a sincere thanksgiving, offered to God for all His blessings, and as well as to the family, loved ones and friends for all their support. More >
Mother’s Day 2011
May 4th
Mother’s Day is celebrated in recent times in many parts of the world, to honor mothers and motherhood, and to express people’s gratitude to their mother. More >
Labor Day 2011 – May Day 2011
Apr 14th
Labor Day
Labor Day 2011 / May Day 2011
Labor Day is a yearly celebration of the social and economic accomplishments of the workers, celebrated in many countries. Labour Day 2011 is a public holiday in some countries, and a general observation day in many others. Labour Day is also called as Labor Day, Worker’s Day, International Worker’s Day or May Day. More >
