WebDiwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /), Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali (IAST: dīpāvalī), also known as the Festival of Lights, related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, and Bandna, is a Dharmic religious celebration and one of the most important festivals within Hinduism. In Hinduism, it generally lasts five days (or six in some regions of India), and is …

WebThe annual festival continues today. The University of Alaska also grew during this period. In 1946, Congress appropriated money to build a Geophysical Institute to study Arctic phenomena such as the aurora borealis. The ... One month after the celebration of Alaska's centennial, the worst disaster in Fairbanks history took place. In July 1967, …

WebMother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations, largely pushed by commercial interests, honoring …

WebWorldPride, licensed by InterPride and organized by one of its member organizations, is an event that promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ pride) issues on an international level through parades, festivals and other cultural activities.The inaugural WorldPride was held in Rome in 2000. The host cities are selected by InterPride, the …

WebJuneau hosts the annual Alaska Folk Festival, Juneau Jazz & Classics music festival, and Celebration, a biennial Alaska Native cultural festival. Juneau has a city-owned ski resort, Eaglecrest, located on Douglas Island. Auk Village Totem 458. The city-owned Treadwell ice-skating rink is located on the south end of Douglas Island.

WebHalloween or Hallowe'en (less commonly known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve) is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints' Day.It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), …

WebThe Alaskan Way Viaduct ("the viaduct" for short) was an elevated freeway in Seattle, Washington, United States, that carried a section of State Route 99 (SR 99). The double-decked freeway ran north–south along the city's waterfront for 2.2 miles (3.5 km), east of Alaskan Way and Elliott Bay, and traveled between the West Seattle Freeway in SoDo …

WebIn Canada there is an annual nine-day celebration spread over 18 days in Kitchener, Ontario.It attracts over 700,000 visitors annually. While its most popular draws are the beer-based celebrations, other cultural and entertainment attractions also fill the week.The most well-known is the parade held on Thanksgiving Day.As the only major parade on …

WebOne major celebration occurs in Petersburg, Alaska also known as "Little Norway". The town is a Norwegian settlement and strongly retains its roots. The festival occurs the weekend closest to 17 May and includes a parade, Leikarring dancers, herring toss, Norwegian pastries such as lefse and even a pack of Vikings and Valkyries.

WebCanmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park.It is located in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Rocky Mountains.The town shares a border with Kananaskis Country to the west and south and the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 to the north and east. With a …