Umhlanga Reed Dance Day marks the end of the Umhlanga festival and is celebrated in the last week of August or the first week of September. This year, it takes place on September 4. The timing of the event is based on ancient astrology and is decided by the leaders of the community. Every year, more than 25,000 Zulu maidens from all provinces of eSwatini gather at the royal palace to participate in the Reed Dance which has evolved from a centuries-long Swazi tradition to a modern-day celebration that brings the country together and is the center of great economic activity.
Armed Forces Day (Guatemala)
On Armed Forces Day in Guatemala on June 30, the country commemorates the anniversary of a momentous revolt against oppression. Between outdated ideologies and a fresh perspective on the world, this is your typical fight of the titans and the balance of conservative philosophy versus the vigor of liberal thought. On this day, many lifetimes ago, Vincente Cerna’s autocratic, immovable rule was overthrown by the Liberal Revolution, and a new era in Guatemalan history began.
Kiribati Independence Day
Kiribati Independence Day is a public holiday that is observed on July 12 every year. This day commemorates the independence of Kiribati from the U.K. Festivities last for several days as the government sets the dates for several other public holidays like Gospel Day, National Culture Day, and Senior Citizens’ Day during Independence Week. The capital of South Tarawa has the biggest celebration at the Bairiki National Stadium. Colorful parades, traditional dances, canoe races, kite-flying, and other sports competitions form part of the revelry.