Ride To Work Day is celebrated on October 18 every year to encourage biking — as the majority of Australians do not get enough physical activity to keep their health in good shape. Cities are jammed with traffic congestion. This hurts the environment and costs society billions of dollars in lost productivity each year. This day was intended to encourage people to get out of their cars and ride bicycles. Cycling to work is one of the most convenient and time-saving modes of transportation. By riding a bike instead of driving, taking the train, or taking the bus, you can get your daily workout without having to travel to the gym.
National Kentucky Day
National Kentucky Day is celebrated every year on October 19, and it recognizes the moment in history when Kentucky was approved into statehood. Rich in history and known as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky had its own share of ups and downs. But that didn’t stop the state from progressing and making a mark! National Kentucky Day is special not only because of the struggles the region faced but also because it was the first to enter the union among states west of the Appalachian Mountains. So, on this day, America celebrates Kentucky and its history with great zeal and pride.
Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu is celebrated on the first day of the ‘Kati’ month in the Assamese calendar — usually falling somewhere in mid-October. This year, it is observed on October 18. The festival marks the relocation of the rice crop and the beginning of the fresh harvest season. Kati Bihu is an observation of service, penance, and the hope for a better future. The festival is celebrated across the state of Assam — although all Assamese tribes have their own rituals and interpretations of the day. Lamps are lit outside the homes, and a pathway of bamboos is constructed as a trail for the ancestors.