Suriname Independence Day is every year on November 25. The country may be one of the smallest in South America, but it is also one of the most ethnically diverse. It’s also pristine, filled with nature, and among three of the only carbon-negative countries on the planet. The world has plenty of lessons to learn from Suriname. Still, the path there was no bed of roses. Suriname Independence Day is a tribute to a tiny country with a tremendous heart. A day to commemorate a nation’s healing and phenomenal progress.
National Larimar Day
National Larimar Day is on November 22 every year in the Dominican Republic. Picture a rare gemstone, blue as the Caribbean Sea and equally as dazzling — a precious stone with only one known source on a remote mountain island and nowhere else. Sounds like something straight out of a movie or book, right? And yet, this is the real-life origin story of Larimar — a semi-precious blue stone unique to the Dominican Republic and central to its identity today. From almost fading into oblivion to defining the country’s legacy, the stunning Larimar has come a long way.
Revolution Day (Mexico)
Revolution Day in Mexico takes place every year on November 20 to commemorate the beginning of a decade-long arms race that forever changed the country’s political landscape. The day honors the movement leaders and highlights a turning point after a 30-year dictatorship, an event still studied in schools today and with a huge cultural impact — the world-renowned Adelitas, Pancho Villa, and much more come straight from this period. It is a public holiday in the country, and state-sponsored celebrations are planned throughout the nation to commemorate the anniversary.