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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June 11, 2024
On this day, the Romans celebrated Matralia in honor of Mater Matuta. Indigenous Latin goddess, her cult continued during the Roman Empire. She is the equivalent of the dawn goddess Aurora. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 11 #matralia #matermatuta #rome
Today, Bengalis celebrate Barsha Utsab. This cultural festival marks the start of the monsoon season. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #bengladesh #barshautsab