August 1: Swiss National Day
Since 1891, August 1 of each year has been designated as Switzerland’s National Day. It commemorates the alliance of the three Swiss cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Niwalden). In 1291, they formed a “permanent alliance” to jointly resist foreign aggression. This alliance later became the core of various alliances, which eventually led to the birth of the Swiss Confederation.
August 6: Bolivia Independence Day
It was part of the Inca Empire in the 13th century. It became a Spanish colony in 1538, and was called Peru in history. Independence was declared on August 6, 1825, and the Bolivar Republic was named in memory of the liberator of Bolivar, which was later changed to its current name.
August 6 :Jamaica Independence Day
Jamaica gained independence from the British colonial power on August 6, 1962. Originally a Spanish territory, it was ruled by Britain in the 17th century.
August 9: Singapore National Day
August 9th is Singapore’s National Day, which is the day to commemorate Singapore’s independence in 1965. Singapore became a British colony in 1862 and an independent republic in 1965.
August 9: Multinational Islamic New Year
This festival does not need to take the initiative to congratulate people, nor does it need to be regarded as Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. Contrary to people’s imagination, the Islamic New Year is more like a cultural day than a festival, calm as usual.
The Muslims only used preaching or reading to recall the important historical event that Muhammad led the migration of Muslims from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD to commemorate the important historical event.
August 10: Ecuador Independence Day
Ecuador was originally part of the Inca Empire, but it became a Spanish colony in 1532. Independence was declared on August 10, 1809, but it was still occupied by the Spanish colonial army. In 1822, he completely got rid of Spanish colonial rule.
August 12: Thailand·Mother’s Day
Thailand has designated the birthday of Her Royal Highness Queen Sirikit of Thailand on August 12 as “Mother’s Day”.
Activities: On the day of the festival, all institutions and schools are closed to celebrate activities to educate young people not to forget the mother’s “nurturing grace” and to use the fragrant and white jasmine as the “mother’s flower”. gratitude.
August 13: Japan Bon Festival
The Obon Festival is a traditional Japanese festival, namely the local Chung Yuan Festival and the Obon Festival, or Obon Festival for short. The Japanese attach great importance to the Obon Festival, and it has now become an important festival second only to New Year’s Day.
August 14: Pakistan Independence Day
To commemorate Pakistan’s declaration of independence from the Indian Empire controlled by the British for a long time on August 14, 1947, changed to a dominion of the Commonwealth, and formally separated from British jurisdiction.
August 15: India Independence Day
India’s Independence Day is a festival set up by India to celebrate its independence from British colonial rule and becoming a sovereign nation in 1947. It is set on August 15th every year. Independence Day is a national holiday in India.
August 17: Indonesia Independence Day
August 17, 1945 was the day Indonesia proclaimed its independence. August 17 is equivalent to Indonesia’s National Day, and there are colorful celebrations every year.
August 30: Turkey Victory Day
On August 30, 1922, Turkey defeated the Greek invading army and won the National Liberation War.
August 30: UK Summer Bank Holiday
Since 1871, bank holidays have become statutory public holidays in the UK. There are two bank holidays in the UK, namely, the spring bank holiday on Monday in the final week of May and the summer bank holiday on Monday in the final week of August.
August 31: Malaysia National Day
The Federation of Malaya declared independence on August 31, 1957, ending the 446-year colonial period. Every year on National Day, the people of Malaysia will shout seven “Merdeka” (Malay: Merdeka, meaning independence).
Post time: Aug-04-2021