St. Stephen’s Day is celebrated on August 20 and is an official national holiday in Hungary. Its celebrations are pivotal since this is the day when the foundations of the state of Hungary were laid. This day is observed in order to pay tribute to King Stephen thanks to whom the establishment of the state of Hungary became possible. The celebrations are marked primarily by a massive fireworks display beside the river Danube. St. Stephen’s Day is considered a very sacred day by the people of Hungary.
Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaZikaron usually falls in April and this year it is observed from April 20 to April 21, this year. It is an Israeli memorial day marked by the observance of silence and respect for the martyrs of Israel’s War of Independence. Yom HaZikaron is followed by the celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut which is the Independence day of Israel. The celebration of Yom HaZikaron conveys the message that Israel owes its independence to soldiers who sacrificed their lives for its existence. This day mourns the martyrs in the fight for Israel’s independence.
China National Day
China National Day is on October 1, which is an annual public holiday celebrated in the People’s Republic of China. The day marks the end of dynastic rule and the march towards democracy. It is an important milestone in the rich history of the People’s Republic of China.