World Sake Day is celebrated annually on October 1 to recognize sake and its contributions to Japanese culture, from ceremonies to (obviously) celebrations. The day is also to deepen people’s love for sake and understanding of this beverage. It doesn’t matter if you live in or outside Japan, because the day is for all sake lovers all around the world. World Sake Day marks the beginning of the annual rice harvest, when sake production in Japan begins. So, gather together and enjoy this Japanese drink. Kampai!
Cyprus Independence Day
Cyprus Independence Day, observed on October 1 every year, is a special day to observe the independence of Cyprus from the British and honor the efforts of every individual who worked tirelessly to make Cyprus an independent nation. Do you know exactly when Cyprus became independent from the British? If you guessed October 1, here’s a twist — Cyprus became independent from the British on August 16, 1960. However, Cyprus celebrates its Independence Day on October 1 every year. Join us to learn about the history, significance, important events in the nation’s history, and other interesting facts about Cyprus.
World’s Largest Pet Walk
The World’s Largest Pet Walk takes place on September 27 this year. It is an annual fundraising event that brings people and pets together to celebrate the health benefits of staying active. Individuals with pets take to the pavements with their respective pets every September and join the walk to raise money to support the human-animal bond. The World’s Largest Pet Walk has, since 2018, raised more than $167,000 to register therapy animal teams and bring the love of animals to those in need.