Category: China
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National Read a Book Day
National Read a Book Day By Sharon Schweitzer National Read a Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. This day invites us ALL to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading. In 1996, the Library of Congress created the holiday to focus on the benefits of reading. There…
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Global Talent Acquisition Day
Global Talent Acquisition Day By Sharon Schweitzer Global Talent Acquisition Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of September. It recognizes those who work in talent acquisition. KRT Marketing Agency, in conjunction with The Association for Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP), founded Global Talent Acquisition Day in 2018. Together they desired to thank those…
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World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day By Sharon Schweitzer The aim of celebrating this holiday is to bring coconuts into the spotlight and recognize their importance and benefits — not just health-wise but economically too. Coconuts are especially celebrated in Asian- and Pacific regions by the APCC, Asian and Pacific Coconut Community, which facilitates most of…
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National Rice Month
National Rice Month By Sharon Schweitzer We celebrate National Rice Month throughout the entire month of September. With over 40,000 kinds that grow on every continent, except in Antarctica, what a way to discover as many varieties as possible! The history of National Rice Month dates back to 1991 when President George H.W.…
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National Bao Day
National Bao Day By Sharon Schweitzer National Bao Day is celebrated on August 22nd every year. It’s a day to savor the deliciousness of the famed dumpling. It’s also a day dedicated to learn more about the bao, also known as ‘baozi’ or ‘hot Asian buns,’ and the culture that surrounds them. Do…
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South Korea on the World’s Stage
South Korea on the World’s Stage By Polina Anastassieva, Sharon Schweitzer This past July, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin, St. Edward’s University, Stratfor, and Neil-Cochran Museum, an event on South Korea was held. The two speakers, Dr. Jooyoun Lee, a professor at St. Edward’s University, and Roger Baker, an…
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Obon Festival
Obon Festival By Sharon Schweitzer Obon Festival is an annual Japanese ritual observed from the 13th to the 15th of the seventh lunar month. This year, the holiday will be celebrated from August 13th to 15th. It can also be held from July 13th to 15th, depending on the calendar used. Obon is…
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National Book Lovers Day
National Book Lovers Day By Sharon Schweitzer A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or nonfiction) and read the day away. Book Lovers Day appreciates the medium that has withstood and preserved…
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International Day of Friendship
International Day of Friendship By Sharon Schweitzer The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in…
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World Tofu Day
World Tofu Day By Sharon Schweitzer World Tofu Day is annually observed on July 26th, in honor of tofu, a plant-based alternative to meat that is manufactured from soybeans. Tofu has seen a surge in popularity as more people switch to a plant-based diet. For vegans and vegetarians, it is particularly appreciated and…