World Embroidery Day

 

World Embroidery Day is celebrated each year on July 30, and the annual event was founded in Sweden in 2011.

The initiative came from Kerstin Nettelblad and Skåne Sy-d, a local group of Broderiakademin, the Swedish Embroiderer’s Guild. The first World Embroidery Day took place in Vismarlöv in Sweden, on 30th July 2011.

It has become a day to celebrate the art of embroidery fostering peace, freedom, and equality.

It's a great day to get out your needle and threads and stitch with a group of friends or simply commune with your creativity on your own.

Vanuatu Independence Day

 

Vanuatu celebrates its Independence Day on July 30th, commemorating its freedom gained from France and Great Britain in 1980. This group of twelve larger islands and sixty smaller islands changed its name from the New Hebrides to Vanuatu on this day as well. The country is located in the Pacific Ocean, and Port Vila is the capital.

This significant day marks the birth of Vanuatu as a sovereign nation, with its name meaning “Our Land Forever” in many local Melanesian languages. The celebration features display of national pride, including flag-raising ceremonies, parades, and the singing of the national anthem, “Yumi, Yumi, Yumi” (We, We, We). It’s a time for the Ni-Vanuatu people to reflect on their national identity, cultural heritage, and the progress made since gaining independence. The day honours the hard work and unity that have shaped Vanuatu into the vibrant and resilient nation it is today, showcasing its unique Melanesian culture and the deep connection of its people to their land.