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The first ceremony, held on May 2, 1952. Shūsen-kinenbi (Japanese: 終戦記念日, lit. "memorial day for the end of the war") or Haisen-kinennbi (Japanese: 敗戦記念日, "surrender memorial day") [1] also written as shūsen-no-hi (Japanese: 終戦の日) or haisen-no-hi (Japanese: 敗戦の日) [2] [1] is an informal reference used by the public, for August 15 and related to the ...
The Brazilian public holiday of Dia de Finados, Dia dos Mortos or Dia dos Fiéis Defuntos (Portuguese: "Day of the Dead" or "Day of the Faithful Deceased") is celebrated on November 2. Similar to other Day of the Dead celebrations, people go to cemeteries and churches with flowers and candles and offer prayers. The celebration is intended as a ...
5 June: Environment Day (環境の日, Kankyo no Hi) [7] 10 June: Anniversary of Time [Wikidata] (時の記念日, Toki no Kinenbi) 23 June: Okinawa Memorial Day (慰霊の日, Irei no Hi, lit. "the day to console the dead") — Okinawa Prefecture
Here's a look at how countries have rung in 2025 so far. Japan. ... Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during 2025 New Year's Day celebrations in Sydney on Jan. 1, 2025. ... Japan. See photos ...
A man takes photos of a 14 metre digital display named the ‘Waterfall’, at the departure hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 in Singapore. Show comments Advertisement
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Bon Festival, with candle lanterns, celebrated at the Albuquerque Bridge, Sasebo, Japan Festival of the Dead or Feast of Ancestors [1] is held by many cultures throughout the world in honor or recognition of deceased members of the community, generally occurring after the harvest in August, September, October, or November.
People take part in the "Day of the Dead Parade" in Mexico City on October 29, 2022. Similarities and differences between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Both holidays are within days of each ...