Constitution Day or Jeheonjeol is observed annually on July 17 in South Korea. It’s to commemorate the creation of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea. Constitution Day was declared a national holiday in 1949, but since 2008, it has no longer been a non-working day. Despite that, Constitution Day is still a national celebration day. There is a commemorative ceremony held at the National Assembly Building; citizens hang national flags; events like marathons are often held to commemorate South Korean Constitution Day.
Lake Superior Day
Lake Superior Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in July. This year, it falls on July 20. It’s when communities around Lake Superior get together and hold events as an appreciation. Lake Superior is the greatest of the Great Lakes of North America. On the day of celebration, there is typically free family fun, kids’ activities, food vendors, informational booths, live music, boat tours, and stand-up paddleboarding. Lake Superior Day is also for people to learn a little more about this Great Lake, as it holds 10% of the world’s fresh surface water.
National D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Day
D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome, held annually on July 16, is sometimes also called drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome and is the focal point of National D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Day. D.R.E.S.S — full form ‘drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms’ — is a type of drug allergy that causes very adverse reactions to drugs in some people. This day was founded on the premise that because of this special day, more patients, doctors, researchers, and others will be able to honor and celebrate the ones lost to this illness. There’s also the advantage of educating the general public about this disease for faster and better treatment.