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August Festivals (Fiestas de agosto)
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August Festivals, or Fiestas Agostinas, are El Salvador's most important annual holiday period, centered on San Salvador and held in honor of the Divino Salvador del Mundo, the Divine Savior of the World, patron of both the capital and the nation. The celebrations combine religious processions with fairs, music, and other festivities, drawing participation from across the country.
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August Festivals (Fiestas de agosto)
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El Salvador
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August Festivals, known locally as Fiestas Agostinas, are El Salvador's principal annual celebration, honoring the country's patron, the Divine Savior of the World, each August in the capital, San Salvador.
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Benin
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Independence Day marks Benin's independence from France on August 1, 1960, when the country was known as the Republic of Dahomey.
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DR Congo
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Parents' Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed each August 1 to honor mothers, fathers, and the family's role in Congolese society.
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Switzerland
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Swiss National Day, held every August 1, celebrates the founding of the Swiss Confederacy and stands as Switzerland's official national holiday.
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