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May 17, 2027

World Cheese Curd Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.

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Monday, May 17, 2027

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A worker in blue gloves cuts curds in a cheese factory using specialized tools.
Regional/Cultural Day

World Cheese Curd Day

Cheese curds are the backbone of poutine. They are also eaten fresh, cold, and squeaky. A cheese curd should squeak against your teeth - if it doesn't, it isn't fresh. Quebecer's are serious about this.

Two colorful roosters in a dramatic standoff amidst lush Polynesian flora.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of French Polynesia Day

You admire the Tahitian imperial pigeon, colorful parrotfish, and green sea turtle inhabiting French Polynesian waters and islands. You find that locals commonly keep pigs, chickens, and coconut crabs alongside dogs and cats. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Hands weaving a straw hat, showcasing traditional craftsmanship in Ayangue, Ecuador.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Panama Day

You recognize Panamanian coffee, particularly Geisha coffee from the Boquete region, which commands premium prices at auctions worldwide. You know that this coffee represents Panama's mountainous terroir and the craftsmanship of generations of growers who have established it as one of the world's finest.