The Stonewall Riots Anniversary is celebrated on June 28 every year. Today we are joining the celebration to spread the importance of freedom of choice in matters of sexuality. Sexuality is a combination of biology, psychology, life choices, and other conditions. The Stonewall Riots Anniversary commemorates the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969. When police brutality started to affect the lives of the gay and lesbian community, they took a stand against it. The result was a series of protests and riots that shaped the modern LGBT rights movements.
St John’s Day (Venezuela)
St. John’s Day in Venezuela, or Fiesta De San Juan in Venezuela, is on June 24. It is a predominantly Christian celebration in honor of Saint John the Baptist. Fiesta De San Juan is a day undoubtedly significant for anyone who reveres St. John. Those familiar with Christian theology know him as the man who announced the coming of Jesus. However, the occasion is also a party in Venezuela, and the carnival continues for three days. On these three exciting days, infectious African drum beats resonate across the Venezuelan coast, with people dressed to the nines waving colorful kerchiefs and dancing into the night. Fiesta De San Juan blends the sacred and profane, solemn and sensual — many diverse traditions in one memorable festival.
National Fisherfolks Day
National Fisherfolk Day is a holiday celebrated annually on May 31, in the Phillippines. On this day, Filipinos all across the country get together to show their appreciation for those who are on the frontline of fishing and also those who have pledged to keep fishing sustainable, fighting against illegal practices within the community. Because the Philippines has an important fishing market, this day also brings awareness to the relevance of fisherfolk to the country’s economy.