Category: Cultural Celebrations

When is Chinese New Year: Dates, Meaning and Customs

7 February 2026

Introduction Chinese New Year is one of the world’s most widely celebrated festivals and a focal point for family reunion, commerce and travel across East and Southeast Asia. Understanding when Chinese New Year falls each year matters for businesses, travellers and communities planning holidays and cultural events. The date changes annually because it follows the […]

Happy Lohri 2026: Celebrating Harvest, Heritage and Hope

14 January 2026

Introduction: The Significance of Lohri in Modern Times Lohri, one of North India’s most loved winter festivals, will be celebrated this year on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, bringing communities together to mark the end of winter and welcome the harvest season. Observed with great enthusiasm in Punjab and northern India, the harvest festival is a […]

Celebrating St Andrew’s Day Bank Holiday

1 December 2025

Introduction St Andrew’s Day, celebrated on November 30th, marks the feast day of Scotland’s patron saint, St Andrew. For many, it is a day of cultural pride and festivity. Since 2006, this occasion has also been observed as a public bank holiday in Scotland, allowing communities to honour their heritage while enjoying a break from […]