Bastille Day became an official holiday in France in 1880, almost 100 years after people actually broke into the Bastille!
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On Mexico's Independence Day, every town and city has its own celebration, with the biggest party happening in Mexico City's main square, the Zócalo!
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The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival is called “Hanami” (花見), which literally means “flower viewing” in Japanese.
During Chinese New Year celebrations, dragon dances can involve up to 100 performers controlling a long dragon puppet!
The end of Ramadan is marked by a big celebration called Eid al-Fitr, which means “Festival of Breaking the Fast”!