April 27, 2015

Freedom Day South Africa - Celebrates and is a reminder of the first post-apartheid election which were held in 1994. Koningsdag or King’s Day in The Netherlands - The day of the King’s birthday people celebrate by having a free market, where people will sell second hand items and often dying their hair orange. It is the one day of the year that you do not need a permit to sell things on the street. Many festivals and concerts also happen on this day, with everyone joining in the celebration. The king will also take this time to honor people for their services to The Netherlands. Orange is a very popular color owing to the fact the ruling family is the House of Orange-Nassau.

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