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Nyau is a secret society whose membership is usually open only to the Chewas in central Malawi. The tribe is mainly known for Gule wankulu, or Nyau -- literally its big dance, performed by masked men called spirits. It's restricted to the men of the
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday. It commemorates the American men and women who have died serving their country in the military. It holds an important place in the hearts of Americans as they remember sacrifices made for their freedom
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the death of Jesus, who was crucified on a cross. Good Friday is a day of mourning in church. Churches all over th
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most important Christian celebration. The date of Easter Sunday changes every year, and that changes the date of all the important holy days that come before Easter. It falls betw
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday. It commemorates the American men and women who have died serving their country in the military. It holds an important place in the hearts of Americans as they remember sacrifices made for their freedom
Bastille Day is Frances most important national holiday. It is celebrated on the 14th of July every year. Every city, town and village becomes red, white and blue as everyone hangs out the French tricolour flag. The holidays name in French is Fete Na
Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14. It commemorates the birth of the countrys flag on June 14, 1777. It was not until 1916 that President Woodrow Wilson recommended a day for all Americans to celebrate their flag. His recommendati
March 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It commemorates a tragedy that happened in the town of Sharpeville in South Africa on this day in 1960. Police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration ag
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the death of Jesus, who was crucified on a cross. Good Friday is a day of mourning in church. Churches all over th
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday. It commemorates the American men and women who have died serving their country in the military. It holds an important place in the hearts of Americans as they remember sacrifices made for their freedom
Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14. It commemorates the birth of the countrys flag on June 14, 1777. It was not until 1916 that President Woodrow Wilson recommended a day for all Americans to celebrate their flag. His recommendati
Bastille Day is Frances most important national holiday. It is celebrated on the 14th of July every year. Every city, town and village becomes red, white and blue as everyone hangs out the French tricolour flag. The holidays name in French is Fte Nat
Independence Day in the United States is also known as the Fourth of July. It is a national holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This was the day the USA was born and became independent from Great Britain. The te
President Bush Commemorates Foreign Policy Achievements and Presents Medal of Freedom to Ambassador Ryan Crocker THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. I got five days left; be seated. (Laughter.) Madam Secretary, thank you very much for your kind introducti
Christmas Attractions Across America Cities all across the United States are dressing up for the Christmas season with trees, lights and holiday magic. Today, we look at a few of them. New York City In New York City, one of the best-known holiday att
Asia Commemorates End of World War II 亚洲纪念二战胜利 Asia has been commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. From solemn ceremonies like this in a temple in Seoul to dem
BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China's railways carried nearly 25 million passengers during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 7.5 percent year-on-year, statistics from the Ministry of Railways showed Sunday. At least 7 million passengers t
Shavuot(五旬节) The Yom Tov begins at sundown of the 5th day of Sivan (息汪月, 即犹太教历3月,犹太国历9月,在公历5、6月间,共30天), exactly fifty days after Passover (犹太教的逾越节). Shavuot, the Feast of the Weeks,
Shavuot, the Feast of the Weeks, is the Jewish holiday celebrating the harvest season in Israel. Shavuot, which means weeks, refers to the timing of the festival which is held exactly 7 weeks after Passover. Shavuot is known also as Yom Habikkurim, o
Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in memorial events on Saturday in the southern city once known as Stalingrad, as Russia marked the 70th anniversary of the end of one of modern warfare's bloodiest battles. As part of the day's commemoration