BAGHDAD, Iraq Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command Operation Inherent Resolve servicemen joined Iraqi leaders to celebrate the Iraqi Armed Forces Day with an informal cake-cutting ceremony on Union III Jan. 6. The ceremony celebrated the creation of the Iraqi Army on Jan. 6, 1921, and recognises all Iraqi military forces members.
Coming of Age Day
Known as Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) in Japan, this holiday is observed on the second Monday of January every year. Informally known as “Adults’ Day,” this event is dedicated to wishing the country’s young a happy transition into maturity.
It’s a significant rite of passage for all young Japanese, and its origins may be traced back hundreds of years in Japan. Here’s all you need to know about the January Global Holidays and Japan’s Coming of Age Day as well, which takes place on March 1.
Coming of Age Day is a celebration of the initiation of new adults into society. Youth are officially considered adults in Japan when they reach the age of 20. As an adult, individuals are now legally permitted to consume alcoholic beverages, drive, smoke, and gamble. The legal voting age, on the other hand, was decreased to 18 years old in 2015.
A kimono or furisode, which is a long-sleeved kimono for unmarried young ladies, is worn by nearly all of the young women on this day in honour of the occasion. For precisely this reason, kimono rentals are available, as the actual cost of owning such exquisite clothing can go into the hundreds of dollars. In most cases, the men opt for formal clothes in the Western manner, though they may also choose to don a traditional men’s kimono with hakama.
City of Lima
The city of Lima, Peru’s capital, celebrates its founding on January 18. It was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, who was a Spanish explorer. Although this is not a public holiday in Lima, it is widely commemorated by the city’s residents.
Lima was founded by Spanish conquistadors under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro. They were victorious in their battle against the Inca monarch Atahualpa and seized control of his empire.
Pizarro searched for a suitable location for the capital and discovered one in the valley of the RMac River, which was close to the Pacific Ocean, had ample wood and water supplies, wide fields, and pleasant weather. Pizarro established the capital in this spot.
It was during the 17th century that Lima flourished when it became the focal point of a vast trading network, where merchants began exchanging Peruvian silver for imported products, which led to an increase in trade.
Devastating Earthquakes
Lima’s population increased at a rapid pace, yet the city was not without its perils during the time. Several devastating earthquakes wreaked havoc on the city’s environs. The earthquake of 1687 occurred at the same time as a decline in trade, and the earthquake of 1746 completely devastated the city. The city was in a condition of disrepair at the time.
Pongal
Pongal is celebrated with great fanfare and zeal in Tamil Nadu, as well as in other regions of India and the rest of the world. Pongal marks the beginning of Uttarayan, the sun’s six-month trek northward, and people all over Southern India are gearing up to celebrate the first great celebration of the year dubbed Pongal. Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is a multi-day festival celebrated in India.
