International Labour Day 2024 Date and Theme: International Labour Day, also known as May Day or Workers Day, is annually observed on May 1 in more than 80 countries, including India, Cuba, China, and many others. The day is celebrated to recognise and honour the significant contributions of workers and mark the historic labour movement that aimed to promote workers' rights and opportunities. Initially observed as an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival, May 1 became associated with the...
May 1 is observed as “May Day”, also referred to as “International Workers’ Day” and “Labour Day” in different countries across the world. The day commemorates the contributions of workers, and the labour movement. The Haymarket Affair Although observed as an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival initially, May 1 became associated with the Labour Movement in the late 19th century. The decision was taken in memory of Chicago’s Haymarket Affair, which took place on May 4, 1886, when a...
Finland marks Labour Day on 1 May, which also celebrates the beginning of summer.
Today marks the usual appointment with the May Day Big Concert in Rome, which this year will have many new features, primarily the venue since it will be held for the first time at the Circo Massimo. Many artists will take the stage, about 50. The concert will start at 3:15 PM and will be free of charge. The hosting of the May Day Big Concert has been entrusted to Noemi and Ermal Meta, who replace Ambra Angiolini, at the helm of the Big Concert from 2018 to 2023. Their right-hand will be Big...
The 29th annual Festival of Live Oaks kicked off in New Iberia with vibrant energy. People from all across Acadiana were able to participate in barbecue cook-offs, visit home businesses and vendors, and listen to a variety of music.
Over the last year the club has noticed a good increase in public interest in sailing, with several families joining and the Youth Group doing very well. From 11am to 4pm everybody is welcome at the Open Day and there are several ways of getting people on the water. Free ‘taster sessions’ in sailing dinghies and keelboats will be available for adults and juniors, with buoyancy aids provided (weather and visitors’ physical fitness permitting). Round trips in a motor boat are also on offer for a...
Prolific singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams and recently reinvigorated troubadour Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand) will kick off their UK headline tour next week, in support of their recently-announced collaboration album, ‘Willson Williams’, released this week via One Little Independent Records. The new run of UK live shows includes Scottish dates at Glasgow Mono on Wednesday 1st May, Perth Theatre (Friday 3rd May) and Edinburgh Summerhall (Saturday 4th May) - final few tickets available here...
Walt Disney World has announced the dates of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, presented by CORKCICLE, and it's much shorter than years past!
Walt Disney World announced the dates and details for the 2024 EPCOT
GOVERNORS, yesterday, commended workers on their resilience and promised to prioritise their welfare and ensure better working conditions including pay rise.
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Kygo is ready to hit the road again! The Norwegian DJ took to social media on Monday, April 22, to announce the first part of his World Tour. The 32-year-old record producer also revealed that he will joined by his “friends and special guests” Zara Larsson, Sofi Tukker, Gryffin, Sam Feldt, Haylasings, Vandelux, Victoria Nadine, and Klangkarussell.“Time to bring the music to you!!! Part One of my World Tour starts this fall with my friends and special guests,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter....