Mauritius Edition

February 1, 2027

Abolition de l'Esclavage leads today's complete edition for Mauritius.

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Regional/Cultural Day

Abolition de l'Esclavage

The anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Mauritius on February 1, 1835. The day is observed with ceremonies at the Aapravasi Ghat (the immigration depot where the indentured laborers arrived), and the reminder that Mauritius was built on the labor of enslaved Africans and indentured Indians. The Aapravasi Ghat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is the place where over 450,000 indentured laborers arrived between 1834 and 1920. Ceremonies also take place at Le Morne Brabant, the mountain where escaped slaves (maroons) took refuge.

A herd of kob antelopes standing alert in a forest habitat.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Togo Day

You observe Togo's distinctive animals including African elephants, spotted hyenas, various antelope species, and crocodiles in its savannas and waterways. You find that Togolese households commonly keep dogs, cats, and goats as pets and working animals. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

Vibrant display of handmade goods at the traditional market in Sucre, Bolivia under historic colonnades.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Bolivia Day

You drink Bolivian quinoa and consume Bolivian coffee, among the world's highest-altitude grown crops that define the nation's agricultural identity. You value these products because they represent indigenous Andean farming traditions dating back millennia and support rural communities across Bolivia's highlands.