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FeaturedWorld Steelpan Day
World Steelpan Day celebrates the steelpan, its Caribbean roots, musical innovation, and cultural influence.
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World Music Day celebrates music as a shared language and encourages performances that are open and accessible.
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Listen to a local artist, learn a simple rhythm, attend a community performance, or share a song that carries a meaningful memory.
FeaturedWorld Art Nouveau Day
Celebrate the flowing forms, botanical details, and bold craftsmanship of Art Nouveau.
Read the storyMark the dateNAugust 16
National Roller Coaster Day
National Roller Coaster Day celebrates amusement rides, engineering, safe thrills, and the culture of theme parks.
Read the storyMark the dateIJuly 20
International Chess Day
International Chess Day celebrates strategy, learning, sportsmanship, and a game played across cultures and generations.
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