Zambia traditions, culture and heritage is displayed during festive holidays. People celebrate and gather in festive activities. For national holidays, speeches are given to promote unity to the people.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
Celebrations for the New Year in Zambia are filled with parties and gatherings with friends and families. Traditional food and delicacies are prepared. In some areas, people attend festivities for the New Year.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011: International Women’s Day
This holiday celebrates this day to honor all the women for their rights, works and contributions.
Saturday, 12 March 2011: Youth Day
This holiday is to celebrate the children and Youth for their rights.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Saturday, 23 April 2011: Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between the death and resurrection of Christ.
Monday, 25 April 2011: Easter Monday
Easter Monday celebrates the day when Christ resurrected on Sunday.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labour Day
Monday, 2 May 2011: Labour Day
This day is celebrated worldwide to honor the works and contributions of the workers.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011: African Freedom Day
This day celebrates the liberation of Africa from colonialism.
Monday, 4 July 2011: Heroes Day
This day is to commemorate those who died during the struggle for independence.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011: Unity Day
This day is to promote and foster unity between the different tribal groups in Zambia.
Monday, 1 August 2011: Farmers’ Day
Farmers’ Day celebrates the agricultural sect of Zambia honoring their contributions and efforts for the country.
Monday, 24 October 2011: Independence Day
This day celebrates Zambia’s Independence from United Kingdom back in 1964.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Christmas Day
Christmas is celebrated by Christians as the Birth of Jesus Christ.
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