Anguilla Day, commemorates the beginning of theAnguillian Revolutionin 1967. (Anguilla)
Anguilla Day is an annual public holiday in Anguilla commemorating the start of the Anguillian Revolution in 1967. It celebrates the island's pursuit of autonomy and cultural identity.
Anguilla Day marks the events of May 30, 1967, when Anguillians rose up against the government of St. Kitts and Nevis.
The revolution was driven by demands for greater self-governance and economic control.
Each year, locals participate in parades, musical performances, and cultural exhibitions.
The holiday highlights traditional Anguillian music, dance, and cuisine.
It serves as a reminder of the island's struggle for political freedom and national pride.
Anguilla Day
Anguillian Revolution
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Canary Islands Day(Spain)
Canary Islands Day is celebrated in the Canary Islands on May 30, marking the 1983 approval of their autonomy statute.
Canary Islands Day commemorates the enactment of the Statute of Autonomy in 1983, granting self-government to the archipelago.
Official ceremonies include flag-raising, speeches by regional leaders, and cultural showcases.
Festivities often feature traditional music, folk dances, and local gastronomy across the islands.
Schools and public institutions close, allowing residents and visitors to join parades and concerts.
The day underscores the unique identity and heritage of the Canary Islands within Spain.
Canary Islands Day
Kaamatan, harvest festival in the state ofSabahand the federal territory ofLabuan(Malaysia)
Kaamatan is a harvest festival celebrated in Sabah and Labuan, Malaysia, marking the end of the rice harvest season with traditional rituals and cultural performances.
Kaamatan, also known as Pesta Kaamatan, is an annual festival of the Kadazan-Dusun people.
Held in late May and early June, peak celebrations often coincide with May 30.
Rituals include offerings to the rice spirit, singing contests (Unduk Ngadau), and traditional dances.
Villagers gather in communal halls to share rice wine and local delicacies.
The festival showcases cultural heritage through costume parades, music, and handicraft exhibitions.
Kaamatan reinforces community bonds and respects ancestral agricultural traditions.
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Malaysia
Statehood Day (Croatia)
Statehood Day in Croatia commemorates the 1990 parliamentary decision asserting the republic's sovereignty, celebrated on May 30.
On May 30, 1990, the Croatian Parliament adopted the decision on the sovereignty and autonomy of the people of Croatia.
This landmark vote paved the way for independence from the former Yugoslavia.
Statehood Day is marked by official ceremonies, military parades, and cultural events.
The Croatian flag is raised nationwide, and public institutions close to honor the occasion.
Citizens participate in concerts, exhibitions, and patriotic gatherings reflecting on national identity.
The day serves as a reminder of the struggles and achievements in Croatia's path to statehood.
Statehood Day (Croatia)