La Wòz (La Rose) Festival In Saint Lucia there are two flower festivals celebrated annually. Namely the La Rose (La Wòz) and La Marguerite (La Magwit) festivals. These flower festivals are celebrated with processions to a church for service…
International Youth Day
International Youth Day Each year on August 12th, youth are celebrated as the world observes International Youth Day. The youth are considered to be persons between the ages of 15 and 24. International Youth Day aims to promote…
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day Oceans cover about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, yet its depths are still largely unexplored. On June 8th annually, we celebrate World Oceans Day as we recognize and celebrate the importance of our oceans which provide…
World Environment Day
World Environment Day World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th annually, aims to highlight the importance of connecting with the planet and its natural resources, while emphasizing pressing matters of environmental concern. Ecosystem services such as clean air and…
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day is a celebration of the free press and its impacts on society. The media often faces attacks to their independence and access to free press is sometimes limited. This day,…
Spanish Language Day (Día del Idioma Español)
Spanish Language Day (Día del Idioma Español) Spanish Language Day celebrates multi-culturism by highlighting the culture and history of the Spanish language through various cultural events and activities. The majority of the vocabulary in the Spanish language is…
World Water Day
World Water Day Water is essential for life and World Water Day on 22nd March celebrates this essential aspect of every person’s life. Despite its importance, water is often underappreciated and wasted in some communities, while there is…
International Day of Forests
International Day of Forests The International Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness of the diversity and importance of forests for human development, particularly for protection, sustainable development and energy. This day is celebrated annually on 21st March.…
French Language Day (Journée de la Langue Française)
Journée de la Langue Française (French Language Day) French Language Day, celebrated annually on 20th March, is a celebration of multilingualism and cultural diversity. It aims to sensitize the United Nations (UN) community to the history, culture and…
World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day World Consumer Rights Day, celebrated on 15th March, is an annual display of the impact and global solidarity of consumers internationally. It also raises awareness of issues which affect consumers around the world and allows…