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February 28, 2027

Ekwang Day leads today's complete edition for Cameroon.

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Outdoor street food stall with chopped onions and meat in a bustling city.
Regional/Cultural Day

Ekwang Day

The most labor-intensive dish in the Cameroonian kitchen. Grated cocoyam wrapped around fresh shrimp and tied into little parcels, then slow-cooked in a rich palm nut sauce. Making ekwang takes half a day and a whole family. The woman who can tie the parcels fast enough is respected more than any degree holder.

Animals of Afghanistan Day — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Afghanistan Day

You encounter snow leopards, Marco Polo sheep, and Afghan hounds in Afghanistan's mountain ranges and deserts. You typically see families keeping dogs, cats, and pigeons as pets throughout the country. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.