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An international observance focused on animals, care, welfare, and the human bond with other living creatures.
Lesotho Edition
October 4, 2028
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Wednesday, October 4, 2028
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Regional/Cultural Day
Boipuso
The anniversary of Lesotho's independence from Britain in 1966. Lesotho is one of the few countries in Africa that was never colonized by a European power (it was a British protectorate, not a colony), and the independence was achieved through negotiation, not war. The celebration includes a military parade, traditional dances, and the wearing of the Basotho blanket. The blanket is the national dress of Lesotho, and it is worn by men and women alike. The patterns include the corn cob (fertility), the shield (protection), and the crown (loyalty). Lesotho's lowest point is 1,400 meters above sea level, the highest lowest point of any country in the world. It is truly the Kingdom in the Sky.