The Zhonghe Festival is a Chinese tradition that has been celebrated for many centuries and this year will be marked on March 20 . This festival takes place on the first day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This means it falls in February or March according to the Gregorian calendar and depending on the year. The festival, also known as the Blue Dragon Festival, dates back to the Tang and Song Dynasties which reigned during the medieval period of China. It’s a traditional holiday celebrating the first signs of spring and the end of winter, and a sense of agricultural awakening.
Endometriosis Awareness Day
Endometriosis Awareness Day is observed on March 1, during Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in women when tissue starts growing outside the uterus. This tissue is the same as that which lines the womb internally. While there are many studies now on this condition, there is still no cure, and awareness is a huge problem. The month, and day, are dedicated to raising awareness and promoting research to find a cure for Endometriosis. They are also aimed at addressing the stigma that comes with Endometriosis in the form of infertility.
Black Lives Matter Day
Black Lives Matter Day is celebrated annually on February 26 in remembrance of Trayvon Martin, an African American teen who was killed by a white American out of hatred. The acquittal of the killer, George Zimmerman, from the murder charge and roaming free caused a wave of widespread anger which led to nationwide campaigns centered around fairness and justice for Black people. Black Lives Matter is a chant against racial discrimination and violence toward black people. Join in the movement to end discrimination and declare equality for all.