Month: May 2017

  Argentina – Revolución de Mayo One of the most important events in Argentina’s history is the May 25th Revolution. “The claiming of power in Buenos Aires by the local creole population (Spaniards born in the Americas) on 25th May 1810, in what became known as the ‘May Revolution’, set in motion a series of…

Turkmenistan – Day of Revival, Unity, and the Poetry of Magtymguly May 11th 2017 is Turkmenistan’s Day of Revival, Unity, and the Poetry of Magtymguly, symbolizing the triumph of peace and prosperity, national unity and cohesion.  If you are interested in more about Magtymguly, this is a good link here. International Diplomat  This wouldn’t be…

Indonesia – Waisik Day So this is a day that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, and I have to say, he’s got a pretty good philosophy on living a happy life.  Think our world would be better off if we all heeded his words. “Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.”  “As a…

Star Wars Day The Fourth of May is my son Lennon’s half birthday, the fact that it is also Star Wars Day makes that easy to remember. Since this fell on a Thursday this year we decided to throw him a little birthday party! Lots of kids, swimming, sandpit, and Star Wars themed finger foods….