November 07

On November 7, Northern Catalonia observes its National Day in remembrance of the 1659 Treaty of the Pyrenees, which ceded Roussillon from Spain to France. Festivities include traditional Catalan music, dance performances, and tastings of regional cuisine like escalivada and anchoïade. Municipalities host historical exhibitions and lectures examining the treaty’s impact on language rights and local autonomy. Flag-raising ceremonies and cultural parades showcase Catalan symbols, reflecting pride in the region’s unique heritage. The day fosters community unity and highlights the blending of French and Catalan traditions in Roussillon.

October Revolution Day honors the Bolshevik uprising in Petrograd on November 7, 1917 (October 25 Old Style), which led to the formation of the Soviet Union. Under the Soviet regime, the day was marked by grand military parades, political speeches, and state-sponsored festivities in Red Square. In Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, it remains an official holiday, with commemorations at revolution memorials and educational programs on Soviet history. Museums and cultural centers host exhibitions featuring archival photographs, posters, and personal accounts from the revolutionary period. The observance reflects on the revolution's profound influence on global politics, ideology, and social movements of the 20th century.