Today the Kadazan-Dusuns of Malaysia celebrate Kaamatan. The Harvest Festival falls under what is known as Momolianism. There is a dance show called Sumazau, a singing contest called Sugandoi, a bodybuilding contest, and other arts and crafts shows. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #May 30 #Kaamatan #Maya
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Gawai Dayak
June 1, 2024
Today, the Dayak people of Malaysia and Indonesia celebrate Gawai Dayak. Many religious, family and community rites take place over two days. #mythology #myth #legend #June 1 #dayak
Today in China and Malaysia is the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Double 5 (the 5th of the 5th lunar month). It commemorates the poet Qu Yan who committed suicide by drowning in the Miluo, for his country. Boat races in the shape of dragons take place on this day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #doublefive #QuYuan
Today, Hawaiians commemorate Kamehameha I. He was the first to conquer and rule the Hawaiian Islands. His grandson, Kamehameha V, erected a statue in his honor and made June 11 a national holiday. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 11 #Kamehameha #Hawaii
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Barsha Utsab
June 15, 2024
Today, Bengalis celebrate Barsha Utsab. This cultural festival marks the start of the monsoon season. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #bengladesh #barshautsab
Today, the Yakuts and Dolgans peoples (Turkic peoples of the Sakha Republic in Russia) celebrate the new year, Yhyakh. Winter temperatures sometimes reach −60°C, while summer is very short, lasting only three months. The festival of Yhyakh (which literally means “abundance”) is linked to the worship of a solar deity, with a cult of fertility. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 21 #Yakut #Dolgan #Yhyakh
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Saya
00:00 – 01:00 June 23, 2024
Today, the Turkic peoples of the Tengri and Altai religion celebrate Saya Khan, the sun god. The blessing of this god brings fertility and abundance. The traditions are close to neighboring peoples, who celebrate Yhyakh on June 21. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 23 #Saya #Tengri #Altai
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30June 30, 2024●(1 event)
Chha
00:00 – 01:00 June 30, 2024
Today, some people of Bhutan celebrate Chha. Coming from the Bon religion, the inhabitants make offerings to the local gods for their blessing. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 30 #Chha #Bhutan