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Fiesta Patronales Holiday

Posted on by Tamkeen Kiani

The Fiesta Patronales Holiday is celebrated on August 6 as a national holiday in El Salvador. This day is dedicated to the Divine Saviour of the World, Jesus Christ, after whom El Salvador is named. It is accompanied by two days of regional holidays in San Salvador. However, the majority of the festivities and activities take place in San Salvador, the nation’s capital, schools, institutions, and public offices across the country are shut down during this period.

People in the nation’s capital can enjoy processions, floats, music shows, and religious events from August 1 to 6. During this week, the city of San Salvador also sets up a large fairground amusement area with various contests, food, and activities for people to enjoy.

Farmworker Appreciation Day

Posted on by Tamkeen Kiani

Farmworker Appreciation Day is celebrated on August 6 annually. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of the work that people do on the farm. The truth is that farmworkers work even under the hot summer sun to bring in the harvest.

Every year, you can see them as you are driving by the fields. Most of their work only happens during summer, and this means that many of these individuals return to their home country when the season is over. Farmworkers are usually forgotten and this day is special to honor and thank them for all they have done.

Kiribati Youth Day

Posted on by Tamkeen Kiani

Kiribati Youth Day is marked every first Monday in August by children and youth from the country’s regions. This year, it falls on August 4. This holiday emphasizes the capabilities and dedication of this new generation to contribute to building a successful and stable future.

Despite four years of conflict in the English-speaking territories, continuous periods of civil upheaval and relocation, violent extremism in the northernmost region, and a global pandemic with severe economic ramifications, youth have demonstrated their resilience and promise.