This year, Pflasterspektakel Linz will be celebrated from July 18 to 20. This festival — which translates to ‘pavement spectacle’ in German — draws together dancers, mimes, musicians, high-wire walkers, clowns, fire twirlers, acrobats, and other performers that defy categorization and occasionally gravity for three days each July. Pflasterspektakel converts three days in summer into a type of citywide ‘Cirque du Soleil.’Hauptplatz — a vast and beautiful city plaza dominated by the 60-foot-tall Trinity Column — is the core of it all — which, incidentally, honors the victims of the Black Plague. More than 200,000 people braved the inclement weather in Linz to see what these colorfully costumed artists have to offer.
Haitian Flag Day
Haitian Flag Day is observed every year on May 18. It is declared a national holiday in Haiti to commemorate the country’s independence from the French. The flag was hoisted for the first time on this day in 1803, and the people came together to establish the country’s first republic. The flag is a symbol of patriotism and nationalism and was a beacon of hope in Haiti during the colonial era. This day represents liberation and embodies the cultural heritage and resilience of the Haitian people as they reclaimed their land from the hand of oppressors.
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance is commemorated every year on August 30. This day is used to raise awareness about the global number of enforced disappearances. Enforced disappearance has been used to spread a sense of dread throughout society on several occasions. The sense of uncertainty engendered by this practice is felt not just by close family members, but also by their communities. Enforced disappearance has evolved into a global issue that is not limited to a single location. Also, certain groups of people are more vulnerable to this unfortunate predicament.