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le plongeon de l’ours polaire

Polar Swim Day. Canada. January 1. This activity is occasionally conducted to fundraise for charity, and it is also enjoyed simply for fun.

le carnaval de Martinique

Carnival. Martinique. February/March. This celebration occurs in February or early March, featuring costumes, masks, parades, and dancing.

la journée de la francophonie

International Francophonie Day. Global. March 20. This day is dedicated to celebrating the French language, its diversity, and the passion for it among French speakers. The festivities include theatrical performances, poetry readings, film festivals, food fairs, art exhibitions, and much more.

le poisson d’avril

April Fish. France. April 1. A common April Fools’ joke in France involves secretly sticking a paper fish on the back of an unsuspecting person. When the prank is uncovered, you exclaim, “poisson d’avril!”

le moussem des roses

Festival of Roses. Morocco. Early May. The Fête des roses takes place in early May. For three days, the town of Kelaat M’Gouna is covered in petals and features music and dancing.

la fête nationale du Québec

National Holiday of Quebec. Canada. June 24. Also called Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, this is the official holiday of Quebec. The day also marks the summer solstice, which also falls on or around this date. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.

la fête nationale de la Belgique

National Holiday of Belgium. Belgium. July 21. This marks the anniversary of the investiture of King Leopold I, the country’s first monarch, in 1831. Festivities include concerts, parades, fireworks, music, sports competitions, and a speech from the current monarch.

le festival international du film de Marrakech

Marrakech International Film Festival. Morocco. August. Encouraging diversity and building bridges between cultures, the Marrakech International Film Festival is where national and international actors, producers, filmmakers, and directors gather each year to give awards.

les journées du patrimoine

Heritage Days. France. September. Across France, people participate in the journées du patrimoine, a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of France. It is part of a larger celebration, the European Heritage Days. Held annually, it is an opportunity for people to visit historical sites, such as monuments, castles, and other places that are not often open to the public.

la semaine du goût

The Week of Taste. France. October. La Semaine du goût celebrates cuisine. Its aim is to educate people about cooking and nutrition. It invites the public to interact with restaurant owners, farmers, chefs, and nutritionists. Events include tastings, workshops, and more.

Le Dakar Music Festival

The Dakar Music Festival. Sénégal. November. The Dakar Music Festival is the Senegalese capital’s grand music, arts, and culture festival. It is one of the largest music festivals in West Africa, attracting thousands of people each year.

le réveillon

New Year’s Eve. Global. December. On New Year’s Eve, people celebrate the new year and watch fireworks. At midnight, they wish one another, “bonne année!”