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April 28, 2027

Jour de la Saka-Saka leads today's complete edition for Congo.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2027

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Vibrant cultural ceremony in Lama-Kara, Togo, featuring mud-covered participants enjoying the festival.
Regional/Cultural Day

Jour de la Saka-Saka

The same dish as pondu, the same cassava leaves, the same long cooking, but call it saka-saka in Kikongo territory and watch how fast the kitchen falls silent if you say pondu by mistake. The debate is not about taste. The debate is about identity. Every Congolese person knows both names. Every Congolese person has a preference. Nobody switches.

A peaceful herd of deer roaming a forest in Odense, Denmark, showcasing natural wildlife beauty.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Denmark Day

You observe the red deer, roe deer, and the white-tailed eagle that has returned to Danish nature reserves and coastlines. You see that Danes typically keep dogs, cats, and rabbits as their most popular domestic animals. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

A red crab on the beach at Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes, Bretagne, striking a natural pose.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Saint Pierre and Miquelon Day

You sample Terre-Neuvas cod products and fish preparations that reflect Saint Pierre and Miquelon's identity as a North Atlantic fishing community. You also discover local French brands and pastries imported from metropolitan France, which maintain the islands' cultural connection to European tradition.