June 1: Germany-Pentecost
Also known as Holy Spirit Monday or Pentecost, it commemorates the 50th day after Jesus was resurrected and sent the Holy Spirit to the earth for the disciples to share the gospel. On this day, Germany will have various forms of festive celebrations, worship in the outdoors, or walk into nature to welcome the arrival of summer.
June 2: Italy-Republic Day
Italian Republic Day is the national day of Italy to commemorate Italy’s abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic in the form of a referendum from June 2 to 3, 1946.
June 6: Sweden-National Day
On June 6, 1809, Sweden passed the first modern constitution. In 1983, the Parliament officially declared that June 6th was the National Day of Sweden.
June 10: Portugal-Portugal Day
This day is the death day of the Portuguese patriotic poet Jamies. In 1977, the Portuguese government officially named this day “Portuguese Day, Cameze Day and Portuguese Overseas Chinese Day” in order to gather the centripetal force of Portuguese overseas Chinese scattered all over the world.
June 12: Russia-National Day
On June 12, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation adopted and issued the Declaration of Sovereignty, declaring Russia’s independence from the Soviet Union. This day was designated as a national holiday by Russia.
June 12: Nigeria-Democracy Day
Nigeria’s “Democracy Day” was originally May 29. To commemorate the contributions of Moshod Abiola and Babagana Jinkibai to the democratic process in Nigeria, it was revised to June 12 with the approval of the Senate and the House of Representatives. .
June 12: Philippines-Independence Day
In 1898, the Filipino people launched a large-scale national uprising against Spanish colonial rule and announced the establishment of the first republic in the history of the Philippines on June 12 of that year.
June 12: Britain-Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday
The birthday of Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom refers to the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, which is the second Saturday of June each year.
In the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, according to historical practice, the King’s birthday is the British National Day, and the birthday of Elizabeth II is now April 21. However, due to the poor weather in London in April, the second Saturday of June is set every year. It is the “Official Birthday of the Queen.”
June 21: Nordic Countries-Midsummer Festival
The Midsummer Festival is an important traditional festival for residents of northern Europe. It is held every year around June 24. It might have been set to commemorate the summer solstice at first. After Northern Europe converted to Catholicism, the annex was set up to commemorate the birthday of the Christian John the Baptist (June 24). Later, its religious color gradually disappeared and became a folk festival.
June 24: Peru-Festival of the Sun
The Sun Festival on June 24 is the most important festival of the Peruvian Indians and Quechua people. The celebration is held at the Sacsavaman Castle in the Inca ruins near the outskirts of Cuzco. The festival is dedicated to the sun god, also known as the sun festival.
There are five major sun worship and sun culture birthplaces in the world, ancient China, ancient India, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and the ancient Inca empires of South America. There are many countries hosting the Sun Festival, and the most famous one is the Sun Festival in Peru.
June 27: Djibouti-Independence
Before the colonists invaded, Djibouti was ruled by the three sultans of Hausa, Tajura and Obok. Djibouti declared independence on June 27, 1977, and the country was named the Republic of Djibouti.
Post time: Jun-09-2021