#A Somerset Parade

[a-dream-seeking-light]

A photograph of a planetary alignment on June 1, 2024 taken by Josh Dury near Somerset, England.  

[properjobproductions]

Oh Crop! by Cary Comedians Carnival Club at Shepton Mallet Carnival 2024.

Professional Prints can be brought from http://www.properjobproductions.co.uk or by emailing Nathan.properjobproductions@gmail.com

[desimonewayland]

An encounter with this warrior–knight takes us on a journey back to medieval France. The knight, with his gleaming armour and red wolf or tiger flag held aloft, parades his elegantly decorated horse through a dense meadow of flowers. The design of this type of tapestry is described as millefleurs (a thousand flowers). The knight appears fearless and triumphant, the epitome of bravery depicted in French tales that were sometimes known as chansons de geste (epic poems or songs of heroic deeds).

The knight holds the coat of arms of Jean de Daillon, Seigneur de Laude or Lude (1413–81), who was governor of Dauphiné, a province in south-eastern France. Daillon commissioned the tapestry in 1477–9, but it was paid for by the town of Tournai as a gift. It was made in Tournai as part of a set by the master craftsman Guillaume Desremaulx (d.1482/3), but only this example survives. It is the earliest tapestry in the care of the National Trust.

Collection of Montacute House, Somerset / National Trust

[brookston]

Holidays 1.14

Holidays

Assembly Line Workers' Day

Caesarean Section Day

Cat Day (French Republic)

Defender of the Motherland Day (Uzbekistan)

Diary Day (South Korea)

Flag Day (Georgia)

George Price Day (Belize)

Human Be-In Day

International Kite Day

International Male Chastity Day

Makar Sankranti (Kite Day; India)

Mallard Day (Oxford, England)

National Dolls Doing Business Day

National Dress Up Your Pet Day

National Forest Conservation Day (Thailand)

National Pothole Day (UK) [Closest Weekday to 15th]

National Saturday the 14th

National STI-Q Day

National Undhiyu Day (India)

National Vodou Day (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Organize Your Home Day

Revolution and Youth Day (Tunisia)

Schnitzelbank Day

STIQ Day (UK)

Sultan’s Day (Malaysia)

Take a Missionary to Lunch Day

Unknown Citizens Day (Philippines)

Veterans Day (India)

World Logic Day (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Cakes and Ale Day (England)

Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

National Undhiyu Day (India)

2nd Sunday in January

Baptism of the Lord [Sunday after Epiphany]

Blessing of the Sea (Margate, UK) [Sunday after 6th]

Meitlisunntig (Switzerland) [2nd Sunday]

National Sunday Supper Day [2nd Sunday]

No Pants Subway Ride [2nd Sunday]

Volunteer Fireman's Day [2nd Sunday]

Yamayaki (Grass Burning on Mount Wakakasuyama & Fireworks; Japan)

Independence & Related Days

Ratification Day (Treaty of Paris ratified, ending Revolutionary War; US; 1784)

Journée de la souveraineté retrouvée (Restored Sovereignty Day; Mali)

New Year’s Days

Amenzu n Yennayer (a.k.a. Aseggwas Amaziɣ, ⴰⵙⴳⴳⴰⵙ ⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖ or Amazigh New Year; Algeria)

Azhyrnykhua (Abkhazia; Day the World was Created)

The Burning o' the Clavie (Burghead, Scotland)

Hen Galan (Wales)

New Year's Day (Julian Calendar)

Novy God (Russian New Year)

Old New Year (a.k.a. ... 

Alter Silvester (Switzerland)

Anul Nou pe stil vechi (Romania)

Հին ��որ տարի (Armenia)

Стары Новы год (Belarus)

Стара Нова година (Bulgaria, Macedonia)

Старый Новый год (Russia)

Српска Нова година (Serbia)

Старий Новий рік (Ukraine)

ძველით ახალი წელი (Georgia)

Παλαιό νέο έτος (Greece)

Orthodox New Year (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Yennayer (Berber Calendar New Year’s Day)

Festivals Beginning January 14, 2024

Africa Cup of Nations (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) [thru 2.11]

Cologne Furniture Fair (Cologne, Germany) [thru 1.18]

Critics’ Choice Awards (Santa Monica, California)

Fire & Ice Festival: Under the Sea (Somerset, Pennsylvania) [thru 1.14]

International Istanbul Open Backgammon Championship (Istanbul, Turkey) [thru 1.14]

Martin Luther King Parade, Walking the Talk, and Festival (Long Beach, California)

School Nutrition Industry Conference (Orland, Florida) [thru 1.16]

Feast Days

Barba'shmin (a.k.a. Barbasceminus; Christian; Saint)

Barry the Honeybee (Muppetism)

Basil of Ostrong (a.k.a. Basil the Great; Orthodox Church; Saint) [Serbia]

Berthe Morisot (Artology)

Bhogi begins (Festival to Surya, a Solar Diety; India)

Buddha (Positivist; Saint)

Circumcision of Jesus Christ (Orthodox Church)

Devasahayam Pillai (Latin Church; Blessed)

Divina Pastora (Barquisimeto)

Dondoyaki (Fire Festival; Japan)

Einar Hákonarson (Artology)

Eivind Berggrav (Lutheran)

Feast of Divina Pastora (Barquisimeto, Venezuela)

Feast of Nina (Bulgaria)

Feast of the Ass (Medieval Christianity)

Felix of Nola (Christian; Martyr)

Festum Asinorum (Medieval Burlesque Festival)

Gort Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Guido Franch Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Henri Fantan-Latour (Artology)

Hestia’s Day (Pagan)

Hilary (Christian; Saint)

Isaias and Sabbas (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Baptiste van Loo (Artology)

Macrina the Elder (Christian; Saint)

Odoric of Pordenone (Christian; Saint)

Pongol (Tamil Harvest Festival, India) [Usually 1.14 or 15]

Sava of Serbia (Christian; Saint)

Sidereal Winter Solstice (South, Southeast Asian cultures)  (a.k.a. ... 

Magh Bihu (Assam)

Maghe Sankranti (Nepal)

Maghi (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab)

Makar Sankranti (Harvest Festival; India, Malaysia, Thailand)

Pongol begins (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil hai Pongal Day (Sri Lanka)

Uttarayan (Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Rajasthan)

Spell to Let Go Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Thai Pongal (Sri Lanka)

Thorrablat (a.k.a. Þorrablót; Midwinter Festival; Iceland)

Thorrablat (Norse/Heathen Festival to Thor, God of Thunder)

Traditional Day of Offering (Bhutan)

Wear a Colander Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 2 of 60)

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [5 of 57]

Premieres

Appleseed (Anime Film; 2005)

Batty Man, Parts 3 & 4 (Underdog Cartoon, S3, Eps. 31 & 32; 1967)

Belle (Anime Film; 2022)

The BFG, by Roald Dahl (Novel; 1982)

Bosko in Dutch (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)

The Boy Named If, by Elvis Costello (Album; 2022)

Bugs’ Bonnets (WB MM Cartoon; 1956)

Cape Fear, by John D. MacDonald (Novel; 1957)

The Captain and the Kids (MGM Cartoon; 1939)

Cookie’ with Gags (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1955)

Dog Gone Modern (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Elektra (Film; 2005)

Father Brown (UK TV Series; 2015)

5-4-3-2-1 or The Quick Launch Counter (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 248; 1964)

Get Thee Behind Me Satan, recorded by Harriet Hilliard (Song; 1936)

Goof Gas Attack, Part 7 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 247; 1964)

A Helping Paw (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1941)

Home, Tweet Home (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)

The House (Animated Film; 2022)

Independent People, by Halldór Laxness (Novel; 1934)

In Good Company (Film; 2005)

Inside Llewyn Davis (Film; 2014)

Lonesome Traveler, by Jack Kerouac (Essays; 1960)

Low, by David Bowie (Album; 1977)

No Hunting (Disney Cartoon; 1955)

Other Voices, Other Rooms, by Truman Capote (Novel; 1948)

Paul Simon, by Paul Simon (Album; 1972)

Permanent Waves, by Rush (Album; 1980)

Pirates from Below (Animated Cartoon; Jonny Quest #18; 1965)

The Poseidon Adventure, by Paul Gallico (Novel; 1969)

Pueblo Pluto (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

Red Riding Hoodlum (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1957)

Sanford and Son (TV Series; 1972)

Saturday Evening Puss (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1950)

Scanners (Film; 1981)

The Today Show (TV Series; 1952)

Tosca, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1900)

Waiting on a War, by the Foo Fighters (Song; 2021)

Today’s Name Days

Engelmar, Felix, Rainer (Austria)

Feliks, Malahija, Rajko, Srećko (Croatia)

Radovan (Czech Republic)

Felix (Denmark)

Feliks, Õnneleid (Estonia)

Sakari, Saku, Sasu (Finland)

Nina (France)

Engelmar, Felix, Rainer (Germany)

Nina (Greece)

Bódog (Hungary)

Dazio, Macrina (Italy)

Raitis, Roberta, Roberts (Latvia)

Auksė, Feliksas, Hilarijus, Laimis (Lithuania)

Herbjørg, Herbjørn (Norway)

Feliks, Hilary, Odo, Radogost (Poland)

Nina (Romania)

Radovan (Slovakia)

Félix (Spain)

Felicia, Felix (Sweden)

Adam, Nina (Ukraine)

Alair, Felice, Felicia, Felicity, Felix, Hilary, Hillary, Hillery (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 14 of 2024; 352 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 2 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 20 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 4 (Ding-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 4 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 3 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 14 White; Sevenday [13 of 30]

Julian: 1 January 2024

Moon: 15%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 14 Moses (1st Month) [Buddha]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 25 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 24 of 31)

Calendar Changes

January (a.k.a. Ianuarius; Julian Calendar) [Month 1 of 12]

[ukdamo]

The Guards Came Through

Arthur Conan Doyle

Men of the Twenty-first

    Up by the Chalk Pit Wood,

Weak with our wounds and our thirst,

    Wanting our sleep and our food,

After a day and a night.

    God, shall we ever forget?

Beaten and broke in the fight,

    But sticking it, sticking it yet,

Trying to hold the line,

    Fainting and spent and done;

Always the thud and the whine,

    Always the yell of the Hun.

Northumberland, Lancaster, York,

    Durham and Somerset,

Fighting alone, worn to the bone,

    But sticking it, sticking it yet.

Never a message of hope,

    Never a word of cheer!

Fronting Hill 70’s shell-swept slope,

    With the dull, dead plain in our rear;

Always the shriek of the shell,

    Always the roar of the burst,

Always the tortures of Hell,

    As waiting and wincing we cursed

Our luck, the guns, and the Boche.

    When our Corporal shouted “Stand to!”

And I heard some one cry, “Clear the front for the Guards!”—

    And the Guards came through.

Our throats they were parched and hot,

    But Lord, if you’d heard the cheer,

Irish and Welsh and Scot,

    Coldstream and Grenadier—

Two Brigades, if you please,

    Dressing as straight as a hem.

We, we were down on our knees,

    Praying for us and for them,

Praying with tear-wet cheek,

      Praying with outstretched hand.

Lord! I could speak for a week,

    But how could you understand?

How could your cheeks be wet?

    Such feelin’s don’t come to you;

But how can me or my mates forget

    When the Guards came through?

“Five yards left extend!”

    It passed from rank to rank,

And line after line, with never a bend,

    And a touch of the London swank.

A trifle of swank and dash,

    Cool as a home parade,

Twinkle, glitter and flash,

    Flinching never a shade,

With the shrapnel right in their face,

    Doing their Hyde Park stunt,

Swinging along at an easy pace,

    Arms at the trail, eyes front.

Man! it was great to see!

    Man! it was fine to do!

It’s a cot, and hospital ward for me,

But I’ll tell them in Blighty wherever I be,

    How the Guards came through.

[michaelelvidge]

Brand new episode of The Coverage Radio Show This Tuesday November 21 at 7PM Eastern Time. With new music from Cancer Bats, The Pissed Ones, Wheelchair Mosh Pit, Guitar Army, Rath And The Wise Guys, Old Way, Current Collide, Debt Cemetary, Annberetta, Paul Maged, Jeremy Harry Harris, Mad Painter, Ever Doubt, Accidental President, A Somerset Parade, Antipod, Silent Revenants, Bad As, Patriarch, Razumikhin, Death Shroud, Demons By Design and Slave Steel. Lots of music from around the world and it's only on....

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[afactaday]

#aFactADay2022

#371: you cannot throw fireworks by hand during holy week in mexico. idky youd want to tbh. but wait! in Bridgewater, Somerset, theres a carnival where its a tradition to hold massive fireworks above your head and parade through the street on bonfire night (guy fawkes night - november 5th)! also, Guy Fawkes himself went to St Peter's school in York, so they make a point of not celebrating his death there lol.

[icygremlinwilderness]

Which District in Singapore Has the Best Condos?

When it comes to buying a condo in Singapore, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: “Which district has the best condos?” The answer depends on your lifestyle, budget, and investment goals — but there are a few standout districts that are consistently ranked as the top places to live in Singapore.

Let’s break them down and find out why these locations are the best — whether you’re looking for luxury, convenience, or future returns.

🔝 District 9 – Orchard, River Valley, Cairnhill

District 9 is hands-down one of the most prestigious and desirable districts in Singapore. This area includes Orchard Road, River Valley, and Cairnhill — and is known for its high-end condos, shopping, and central location.

Why It’s Popular:

Close to Orchard Road shopping belt

Surrounded by elite schools and embassies

Convenient access to MRT stations (Somerset, Orchard, Great World)

If you're looking for upscale condo living in the heart of the city, District 9 is unmatched. For example, the River Modern Condo in River Valley is a perfect example of modern luxury blended with strategic location. With top-tier amenities and elegant design, it's a prime pick for both homebuyers and investors.

💼 District 10 – Tanglin, Holland, Bukit Timah

Next up is District 10 — another hotspot for high-end condos. This area is known for its greenery, landed homes, and quieter luxury living.

Why It’s Popular:

Near top schools like Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Primary

Surrounded by embassies and private residences

Offers peaceful, upscale living

Condos in Bukit Timah and Holland Village are especially popular with expats and locals who want a more serene, family-friendly environment, without being too far from the city.

🌆 District 1 – Marina Bay, Raffles Place

District 1 is where business meets luxury. With skyscraper views, iconic landmarks, and waterfront living, this is one of the most exclusive places to buy a condo in Singapore.

Why It’s Popular:

Walking distance to major offices and financial centers

Stunning views of Marina Bay and the CBD

High rental demand from working professionals

This district is perfect for executives and investors who want properties with excellent rental yield and capital appreciation.

🛍️ District 15 – East Coast, Katong, Marine Parade

District 15 is a favorite for those who love lifestyle, food, and seaside living. It’s less busy than the CBD but offers a rich cultural vibe.

Why It’s Popular:

Great mix of modern condos and heritage areas

Close to East Coast Park and the beach

Excellent F&B scene and schools

Condos here are generally more spacious and affordable than in central areas, and they’re great for families and expats.

💡 Up-and-Coming: District 3 – Tiong Bahru, Queenstown, Alexandra

District 3 is getting more attention lately for its rapid development and transformation. It’s close to the CBD, yet prices are more attractive compared to D9 or D10.

Why It’s Popular:

Modern condos at competitive prices

Strong rental demand from young professionals

Trendy cafes, hipster vibe in Tiong Bahru

If you're looking for value-for-money and future growth, District 3 might be the smart choice.

🏗️ What Makes a “Best” Condo District?

While each district has its pros and cons, the best condo districts in Singapore usually have:

Strategic location (near MRT, CBD, or lifestyle hubs)

Good schools and greenery nearby

High-quality condo developments

Strong appreciation potential

High rental demand

That’s why projects like River Modern in District 9 (River Valley) are top picks. The area checks all the boxes — central location, luxury design, strong developer, and lifestyle convenience.

🏁 Final Thoughts

So, which district in Singapore has the best condos?

👉 If you want central luxury – go for District 9. 👉 If you want peaceful, upscale living – District 10 is ideal. 👉 For seaside charm, District 15 is unbeatable. 👉 For business life, District 1 is perfect. 👉 And for affordable growth, District 3 is the rising star.

No matter which you choose, always research the developer, floor plan, and future potential. And if you’re looking for an iconic condo in one of Singapore’s best districts, check out River Modern — a shining gem in the heart of River Valley.

[thelenazavaroniarchive]

21st March 2025.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟓. In the Somerset Standard, Crown Tours were advertising trips to Bournemouth on Saturday 29th March to see Lena at the Pavilion Theatre.

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟖. The Daily Mirror mentioned that Lena would be taking part in their Pop Club's Easter Parade.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟖. Lena was only briefly mentioned in a Scotsman article about the BBC programme Och Around The Clock.

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟗. The Sunday Mirror revealed that about twenty years ago, (‘79, '80 ?) Lena’s Mum had been raped on her way back to Bute after visiting her in London.

SECRET RAPE NIGHTMARE OF SINGER LENA’S MOTHER.

By Alan Rimmer, 21st March 1999.

THE mother of Seventies singing sensation Lena Zavaroni was the victim of a brutal rape, the Sunday Mirror can reveal. And the shock of the assault - when Lena was at the height of her fame - may have prompted the former child star’s decline.Lena’s mum Hilda was attacked when she went home to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute after staying with Lena in London. The rape has been revealed by Hilda’s father, Peter Jordon, because he believes it caused the breakdown of her marriage to Lena’s father Victor, her lonely death in 1989 - and to Lena’s anorexia and severe depression.

“Lena was about 15 or 16 when her mother was attacked. She was appearing at the Palladium, going to Hollywood, all that,” said Mr Jordon, 76. “But after her mother was attacked, Lena seemed to go down hill. I don’t know whether it was just coincidence or what.“People said she got the eating disorder because she couldn’t handle the fame. But the terrible thing that happened to her mother must have affected her.” Recalling the tragedy, Mr Jordan said: “Hilda came to see me; she was in a terrible state. She said a man had entered the room she was staying in at the Black Bull pub.”

The details she told me are just too horrible to describe. But she was brutally raped, that’s a fact. And no one was ever convicted of the attack. In the end Hilda caved in; she just couldn’t take the pressure. She told the police not to proceed.“

Mr Jordon added: "When Lena became a star, Hilda and Victor went to London with her to look after her. Hilda tried to make a go at singing, but she would ring and say she wasn’t getting much money."She wasn’t happy at all. Lena was staying with her agents in a posh London flat. I think Hilda felt as though she’d been sidelined. Hilda came back to Bute by herself. She seemed happier being home. All that changed after the attack.”

Mr Jordon, who lives alone in a council house on Bute, said: “Hilda never got over it. Then her marriage collapsed. She was living alone in a flat when she died. She had been dead for three days when they found her. People said she committed suicide because there was an empty bottle of pills on the table, but the post mortem said she died of a heart attack. Lena came to the funeral. It was the first time I had seen her for years. She was so thin. After the funeral we went to a hotel. I remember Lena taking a bit of food and spitting into her hankie. "I told her to start eating properly and to look after herself. But she just stared at me with blank eyes. We talked about her mother for a bit. I mentioned the attack. It was the first time we had spoken about it. Lena just looked very sad, but she didn’t say much. I think she’d blanked it out of her mind. Yesterday Lena said she believed she had inherited her own slimming illness from her late mum.

"My mother was ill for a long time and just couldn’t cope,” said Lena. “I now believe that my own problems may be genetically linked.” Lena, 35, was in the news recently when she was falsely accused of stealing a jelly from a supermarket near her council flat a few miles outside London. It was revealed she is living on £48.20 state benefits and that she was suffering from deep depression.

Pictures of her emaciated figure shocked millions who remember her as the tiny star with a huge voice who belted out Top 10 hits such as Ma, He’s Making Eyes At Me. She was just nine when she won the talent show Opportunity Knocks for a record five weeks. Later she appeared with Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli and sang for President Ford at the White House.Lena had her own TV show and was the youngest star to top the bill at the London Palladium. Then came her dramatic decline.

After her parents’ divorce her weight plunged to just four stones. She said recently that she may be suffering from a rare brain disorder that makes her “feel dead inside. It’s as though my emotions are dead and new tests are indicating that it is way beyond anything like clinical depression,” Lena said. But her grandfather said: “I’d like to pass on a message to Lena to come home for a while. Perhaps we could talk and sort things out.

"Lena seems so unhappy. But she needn’t be. There is a lot of love for her here.”

COPYRIGHT 1999 MGN LTD

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐. The Daily Record reported that Erin Armstrong had been nominated for the Young Scot Award (entertainment)

[dotwpod]

(305) Gene's Picks 2023 Volume 4

Disciples!!Here it is – the final volume of ‘Gene’s Picks’ for 2023! Part Two for the second half of the year. We’ve got another episode with a nice variety for your listening pleasure, and there’s still time to catch Volumes 1-3 in your favorite podcasting app or YouTube. (Or visit http://www.dotwpod.com)It’s been a hell of a ride, and once again I want to thank EVERY band/Manager/PR Person…

[hicemusic]

Mein Plattenschrank: Harry Baumann & Frank Valdor - Hammond Hit-Parade

VÖ: 1968 (ein genaues Datum konnte ich nicht herausfinden) Label: Somerset (für die Frauenzeitschrift Constanze) Genre: Easy Listening / Jazz Ich weise schon mal darauf hin, dass diese Reihe jetzt nicht nur die Meilensteine der Musikgeschichte bereithält oder nur die exquisiten Geheimtipps mit zum Besten gegeben werden. Nein, auch so manche Kuriositäten – egal in welche Richtung diese auch…

[boundlessexpeditions]

Phenomena Inspired Travel Destinations That Will BLOW Your Mind! Explore the Top 10 Phenomena Inspired Travel Destinations that will absolutely BLOW your mind! From the mesmerizing Northern Lights to mysterious glowing beaches, discover awe-inspiring natural wonders and unique phenomena from around the world. These must-see destinations for 2025 are perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Don't miss out on these bucket-list spots! #NaturalWonders #PhenomenaTravel #Travel2025 👉 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨: https://youtu.be/J3OpN6fGVvo 📌 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 0:00 Introduction 0:08 Top 10 Phenomena-Inspired Travel Destinations of 2025 0:30 Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland 1:02 Iceland's Volcanoes, Glaciers, and the Blue Lagoon 1:30 Starling Murmurations in Somerset, England 2:25 Bay of Fundy, Canada: World's Highest Tides 3:12 Japanese Cranes in Hokkaido, Japan 3:39 Black Sun Phenomenon in Denmark 3:58 Bioluminescence in Vero Beach, Florida 4:21 Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, Australia 5:30 Bioluminescent Fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains 5:51 Stargazing at Arches National Park, Utah 7:14 Final Thoughts and Outro Phenomena Inspired Travel Destinations That Will BLOW Your Mind! published first on https://www.youtube.com/@BoundlessExpeditions/

[brookston]

Holidays 10.31

Holidays

All Souls’ Day (Ecuador)

American Indian Day (Tennessee)

Bitcoin Day

Cavalry Day (India)

Crillo Music Day (Peru)

Dark Matter Day

Day of Local Songs (Peru)

Day of the 7 Billion

Día de la Canción Criolla (Peru)

Girl Scout Founder’s Day

International Black Sea Action Day

John Candy Day (Toronto, Canada)

King Father’s Day (Cambodia)

Martyr’s Day (Burkina Faso)

Medusa Day

Mount Rushmore Day

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Evangelism Day

National Prince Day

National Unity Day (India)

Non-Working Day (Russia)

Pal-O-Ween (from “Kevin Can F**k Himself”) [Every 31st]

Phi Day

Plough Tree Day (French Republic)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Reformation Day (Chile; Germany; Slovenia)

Saci Day (Brazil)

Senior Absurdity Day (Bronx, NY)

Spider-Girl Day

Trixie Day

World Cities Day (UN)

World Savings Day

World Thrift Day (India)

Youth Honor Day (Iowa)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Billy Beer Day (Plains, Georgia)

Brewtopia (NYC)

International Day of Rice

Japanese Tea Day (Japan)

National Caramel Apple Day

National Keg Day

The United Nations of Beer (New York)

Independence & Related Days

Edan (Declared; 1999) [unrecognized]

Nevada Statehood Day (#36; 1864)

Wellington (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

5th & Last Thursday in October

International Carignan Day [Last Thursday]

Punkie Night (Somerset, England) [Last Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 31 (Last Week of October)

None Known

Festivals Beginning October 31, 2024

The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival (Big Sur, California) [thru 11.2]

A BOO-tiful Downtown Halloween (Los Altos, California)

Dragon of Shandon Parade (Cork, Ireland)

Halloween Trick or Treat! (Mystic, Connecticut)

Hillsborough County Fair (Dover, Florida) [thru 11.11]

JazzFest Berlin (Berlin, Germany) [thru 11.3]

Living History Farms Annual Farmstasia (Urbandale, Iowa)

MichiganFun' Convention (Port Huron, Michigan) [thru 11.2]

New York’s Village Halloween Parade (New York, New York)

Rakfisk Festival (Fagernes, Norway) [thru 11.2]

Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge (Huron, South Dakota) [thru 11.2]

Saga International Balloon Fiesta (Saga, Japan) [thru 11.4]

Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Thessaloniki, Greece) [thru 11.10]

Treat Street (Chico, California)

Feast Days

Abaidas (Coptic Church)

Alphonsus Rodriguez (Christian; Saint)

Ampliatus (Christian; Saint)

Begu (Christian; Saint)

Bob Crane Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Diwali Begins (Hindu, Jain, Sikh), a.k.a. ... 

Deepavali (Guyana, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka)

Deepawali (Sikkam, India)

Divali (Fiji, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Suriname)

Diwali Amavasya (India, Trinidad and Tobago)

Èugene Fromentin (Artology)

Festival of Lights (Celebrating the Indian god Laxmi)

Gai Tihar (Nepal)

Kag Puja (Day of the Crows)

Kag Tihar (Day of the Crows)

Kali Puja (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Laxmi Pooja (Nepal)

Laxmi Puja (Sikkim, India)

Naraka Chaturdashi (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Tihar Festival (Nepal)

Yam Panchak (Nepal)

Erc of Slane (in Cornwall; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Sekhmet Bast Ra (Ancient Egypt)

Felix the Chicken (Muppetism)

Festival of Inner Worlds

Foillan (in Namur; Christian; Saint)

Gerbil Caressing Day (Pastafarian)

Hallowe’en (also celebrated as ... 

Allantide (Cornwall, UK)

All Hallows Eve

All Saints’ Eve

Apple and Candle Night (Wales)

Beggar's Night

Beltaine [Southern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Books For Treats Day

Caramel Apple Day

Carve a Pumpkin Day

Chiang Kai-Shek Day (Taiwan)

Day of the Dead begins (Mexico) [until 11.2]

Dookie Apple Night (Newcastle, UK)

Duck Apple Night (Liverpool, UK)

Fright Night (Pastafarian)

Ghostwriter’s Day

Halloween

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hop-tu-Naa (Isle of Man)

Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

National Doorbell Day

National Dress Like a Slut Day

National Keg Day

National Knock-Knock Joke Day

National Magic Day

National UNICEF Day

Night of a Thousand Screams (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nut-Crack Night (UK)

Out of the Broom Closet Day

Saci Day (Brazil)

Samhain [Northern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Samhain Eve (Celtic, Pagan) [7 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Scare a Friend Day

Sneak Some of the Candy Before the Kids Start Knocking Day

Thump-the-Door Night (Isle of Man)

Trick or Treat Night

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hokusai (Artology)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries IV (Pagan)

Johannes Vermeer (Artology)

John Keats (Writerism)

Kant (Positivist; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Asatru/Pagan Slavic celebration of Mother Earth)

Marie Laurencin (Artology)

Martin Luther (Anglican Communion)

Meindert Hobbema (Artology)

Neal Stephenson (Writerism)

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

Paul du Toit (Artology)

Paul Shinji Sasaki and Philip Lindel Tsen (Episcopal Church)

Reformation Day (Germany, Slovenia, Lutheran Church)

Quentin (Christian; Saint)

Susan Orlean (Writerism)

Theodore Romzha, Blessed (Ruthenian Catholic Church)

Vetmaetr (Norse beginning of winter, start of Odin leading the Wild Hunt)

Wolfgang of Regensburg (Christian; Saint) [Germany]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Xt'Tapalatakettle's Day.)

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [51 of 57]

Premieres

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel; 1892)

All Wet (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Ash vs. Evil Dead (Film; 2015)

Bohemian Rhapsody, by Queen (Song; 1975)

The Boys of Summer, by Roger Kahn (Baseball Memoir; 1972)

Catty Cornered (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

The Country Cousin (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1936)

Explosive Situation or Don’t Make It Worse — It’s Badenov (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 121; 1961)

Foul Hunting (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Girls! Girls! Girls! (Film; 1960) [Elvis Presley #11]

I Only Have Eyes For You, recorded by The Flamingos (Song; 1958)

Kitty from Kansas City (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Like a Virgin, by Madonna (Song; 1984)

Livin’ on a Prayer, by Bon Jovi (Song; 1986)

A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift (Essay; 1726)

Ninety-Five Theses, by Martin Luther (Pamphlet; 1517)

Period of Adjustment (Film; 1962)

The Red Sea Sharks, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1958) [Tintin #19]

The Secret Teachings of All Ages, by Manly P. Hall (Book; 1928)

Slap Happy Hunters (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

Somebody Stole My Gal, recorded by Count Basie (Song; 1930)

Spellbound (Film; 1945)

Star Dust, recorded by Hoagy Carmichael (Song; 1927)

Strategy, by B.H. Liddell Hart (Book; 1929)

Two Weeks Vacation (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Unplugged MTV Show, recorded by Squeeze Live Show; 1989) [1st Unplugged Show]

The Walking Dead (TV Series; 2010)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (Film; 1962)

A Witch’s Tangled Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

You’ve Got Me in Switches or Suture Self (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 122; 1961)

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (Film; 2008)

Zot, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 9 & 10; 1964)

Today’s Name Days

Christoph, Quentin, Wolfgang (Austria)

Alfons, Volfgang, Vukmir (Croatia)

Štěpánka (Czech Republic)

Louise (Denmark)

Ardo, Ardu, Arti, Arto, Artur (Estonia)

Arto, Arttu, Artturi (Finland)

Quentin (France)

Melanie, Quentin, Wolfgang (Germany)

Ablia, Apellis, Aristovoulos, Narkisos, Stratoniki (Greece)

Farkas (Hungary)

Lucilla (Italy)

Rinalds, Smilga, Valts, Volfgangs (Latvia)

Alfonsas, Liucilė, Tanvilė (Lithuania)

Edit, Edna (Norway)

Alfons, Alfonsyna, Antoni, Antonina, August, Augusta, Godzimir, Godzisz, Lucylla, Łukasz, Saturnin, Saturnina, Urban, Wolfgang (Poland)

Amplie, Afelie, Aristobul, Narcis, Stahie, Urban (Romania)

Aurélia (Slovakia)

Alonso, Quintín (Spain)

Edgar, Edit (Sweden)

Maura, Moira (Ukraine)

Cruz, Flint, Flynn, Kruz, Trent, Trenton (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 305 of 2024; 61 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 29 (Wu-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 27 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 5 Wood; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 18 October 2024

Moon: 1%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 25 Descartes (11th Month) [Ferguson / Condercet]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 39 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 8 of 30)

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Holidays 10.31

Holidays

All Souls’ Day (Ecuador)

American Indian Day (Tennessee)

Bitcoin Day

Cavalry Day (India)

Crillo Music Day (Peru)

Dark Matter Day

Day of Local Songs (Peru)

Day of the 7 Billion

Día de la Canción Criolla (Peru)

Girl Scout Founder’s Day

International Black Sea Action Day

John Candy Day (Toronto, Canada)

King Father’s Day (Cambodia)

Martyr’s Day (Burkina Faso)

Medusa Day

Mount Rushmore Day

National Bug Busting Day (UK)

National Evangelism Day

National Prince Day

National Unity Day (India)

Non-Working Day (Russia)

Pal-O-Ween (from “Kevin Can F**k Himself”) [Every 31st]

Phi Day

Plough Tree Day (French Republic)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Reformation Day (Chile; Germany; Slovenia)

Saci Day (Brazil)

Senior Absurdity Day (Bronx, NY)

Spider-Girl Day

Trixie Day

World Cities Day (UN)

World Savings Day

World Thrift Day (India)

Youth Honor Day (Iowa)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Billy Beer Day (Plains, Georgia)

Brewtopia (NYC)

International Day of Rice

Japanese Tea Day (Japan)

National Caramel Apple Day

National Keg Day

The United Nations of Beer (New York)

Independence & Related Days

Edan (Declared; 1999) [unrecognized]

Nevada Statehood Day (#36; 1864)

Wellington (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

5th & Last Thursday in October

International Carignan Day [Last Thursday]

Punkie Night (Somerset, England) [Last Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three-Bean Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throw Away Thursday [Last Thursday of Each Month]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 31 (Last Week of October)

None Known

Festivals Beginning October 31, 2024

The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival (Big Sur, California) [thru 11.2]

A BOO-tiful Downtown Halloween (Los Altos, California)

Dragon of Shandon Parade (Cork, Ireland)

Halloween Trick or Treat! (Mystic, Connecticut)

Hillsborough County Fair (Dover, Florida) [thru 11.11]

JazzFest Berlin (Berlin, Germany) [thru 11.3]

Living History Farms Annual Farmstasia (Urbandale, Iowa)

MichiganFun' Convention (Port Huron, Michigan) [thru 11.2]

New York’s Village Halloween Parade (New York, New York)

Rakfisk Festival (Fagernes, Norway) [thru 11.2]

Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge (Huron, South Dakota) [thru 11.2]

Saga International Balloon Fiesta (Saga, Japan) [thru 11.4]

Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Thessaloniki, Greece) [thru 11.10]

Treat Street (Chico, California)

Feast Days

Abaidas (Coptic Church)

Alphonsus Rodriguez (Christian; Saint)

Ampliatus (Christian; Saint)

Begu (Christian; Saint)

Bob Crane Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Diwali Begins (Hindu, Jain, Sikh), a.k.a. ... 

Deepavali (Guyana, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka)

Deepawali (Sikkam, India)

Divali (Fiji, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Suriname)

Diwali Amavasya (India, Trinidad and Tobago)

Èugene Fromentin (Artology)

Festival of Lights (Celebrating the Indian god Laxmi)

Gai Tihar (Nepal)

Kag Puja (Day of the Crows)

Kag Tihar (Day of the Crows)

Kali Puja (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Laxmi Pooja (Nepal)

Laxmi Puja (Sikkim, India)

Naraka Chaturdashi (Assam, Odisha, West Bengal; India)

Tihar Festival (Nepal)

Yam Panchak (Nepal)

Erc of Slane (in Cornwall; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Sekhmet Bast Ra (Ancient Egypt)

Felix the Chicken (Muppetism)

Festival of Inner Worlds

Foillan (in Namur; Christian; Saint)

Gerbil Caressing Day (Pastafarian)

Hallowe’en (also celebrated as ... 

Allantide (Cornwall, UK)

All Hallows Eve

All Saints’ Eve

Apple and Candle Night (Wales)

Beggar's Night

Beltaine [Southern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Books For Treats Day

Caramel Apple Day

Carve a Pumpkin Day

Chiang Kai-Shek Day (Taiwan)

Day of the Dead begins (Mexico) [until 11.2]

Dookie Apple Night (Newcastle, UK)

Duck Apple Night (Liverpool, UK)

Fright Night (Pastafarian)

Ghostwriter’s Day

Halloween

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hop-tu-Naa (Isle of Man)

Increase Your Psychic Powers Day

National Doorbell Day

National Dress Like a Slut Day

National Keg Day

National Knock-Knock Joke Day

National Magic Day

National UNICEF Day

Night of a Thousand Screams (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nut-Crack Night (UK)

Out of the Broom Closet Day

Saci Day (Brazil)

Samhain [Northern Hemisphere; begins at sunset]

Samhain Eve (Celtic, Pagan) [7 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Scare a Friend Day

Sneak Some of the Candy Before the Kids Start Knocking Day

Thump-the-Door Night (Isle of Man)

Trick or Treat Night

Hello-Wiener (Pastafarian)

Hokusai (Artology)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries IV (Pagan)

Johannes Vermeer (Artology)

John Keats (Writerism)

Kant (Positivist; Saint)

Makoshe’s Holiday (Asatru/Pagan Slavic celebration of Mother Earth)

Marie Laurencin (Artology)

Martin Luther (Anglican Communion)

Meindert Hobbema (Artology)

Neal Stephenson (Writerism)

Old Celtic New Year’s Eve

Paul du Toit (Artology)

Paul Shinji Sasaki and Philip Lindel Tsen (Episcopal Church)

Reformation Day (Germany, Slovenia, Lutheran Church)

Quentin (Christian; Saint)

Susan Orlean (Writerism)

Theodore Romzha, Blessed (Ruthenian Catholic Church)

Vetmaetr (Norse beginning of winter, start of Odin leading the Wild Hunt)

Wolfgang of Regensburg (Christian; Saint) [Germany]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Xt'Tapalatakettle's Day.)

Unfortunate Day (Pagan) [51 of 57]

Premieres

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel; 1892)

All Wet (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Ash vs. Evil Dead (Film; 2015)

Bohemian Rhapsody, by Queen (Song; 1975)

The Boys of Summer, by Roger Kahn (Baseball Memoir; 1972)

Catty Cornered (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

The Country Cousin (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1936)

Explosive Situation or Don’t Make It Worse — It’s Badenov (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 121; 1961)

Foul Hunting (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Girls! Girls! Girls! (Film; 1960) [Elvis Presley #11]

I Only Have Eyes For You, recorded by The Flamingos (Song; 1958)

Kitty from Kansas City (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Like a Virgin, by Madonna (Song; 1984)

Livin’ on a Prayer, by Bon Jovi (Song; 1986)

A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift (Essay; 1726)

Ninety-Five Theses, by Martin Luther (Pamphlet; 1517)

Period of Adjustment (Film; 1962)

The Red Sea Sharks, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1958) [Tintin #19]

The Secret Teachings of All Ages, by Manly P. Hall (Book; 1928)

Slap Happy Hunters (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

Somebody Stole My Gal, recorded by Count Basie (Song; 1930)

Spellbound (Film; 1945)

Star Dust, recorded by Hoagy Carmichael (Song; 1927)

Strategy, by B.H. Liddell Hart (Book; 1929)

Two Weeks Vacation (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Unplugged MTV Show, recorded by Squeeze Live Show; 1989) [1st Unplugged Show]

The Walking Dead (TV Series; 2010)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (Film; 1962)

A Witch’s Tangled Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

You’ve Got Me in Switches or Suture Self (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 122; 1961)

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (Film; 2008)

Zot, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 9 & 10; 1964)

Today’s Name Days

Christoph, Quentin, Wolfgang (Austria)

Alfons, Volfgang, Vukmir (Croatia)

Štěpánka (Czech Republic)

Louise (Denmark)

Ardo, Ardu, Arti, Arto, Artur (Estonia)

Arto, Arttu, Artturi (Finland)

Quentin (France)

Melanie, Quentin, Wolfgang (Germany)

Ablia, Apellis, Aristovoulos, Narkisos, Stratoniki (Greece)

Farkas (Hungary)

Lucilla (Italy)

Rinalds, Smilga, Valts, Volfgangs (Latvia)

Alfonsas, Liucilė, Tanvilė (Lithuania)

Edit, Edna (Norway)

Alfons, Alfonsyna, Antoni, Antonina, August, Augusta, Godzimir, Godzisz, Lucylla, Łukasz, Saturnin, Saturnina, Urban, Wolfgang (Poland)

Amplie, Afelie, Aristobul, Narcis, Stahie, Urban (Romania)

Aurélia (Slovakia)

Alonso, Quintín (Spain)

Edgar, Edit (Sweden)

Maura, Moira (Ukraine)

Cruz, Flint, Flynn, Kruz, Trent, Trenton (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 305 of 2024; 61 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 29 (Wu-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 27 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 5 Wood; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 18 October 2024

Moon: 1%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 25 Descartes (11th Month) [Ferguson / Condercet]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 39 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 8 of 30)

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No doubt you have seen this image many times this week, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

I managed to change my work arrangements so that I could attend the Parade and Flypast in London on Monday. It was magnificent!

Unfortunately, I was unable to be in London on VE Day 80 as I was accompanying a group of Norwegian engineers and apprentices (from a company I work closely with) on a short tour of Dorset and Somerset. We did attend a remembrance parade at Norton Manor Camp (home of 40 Commando Royal Marines).

At the end of Thursday, I watched the live television coverage of the VE Day concert at Horse Guards Parade. It brought a tear (or several tears) to my eye. I would have loved to have been there... the atmosphere must have been electric!

A little known fact... Winston Churchill is the only "commoner" to have appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. (Apart from the hardworking household staff who clean the balcony prior to official events!)

May 8th, 1945 - VE Day.

After five years, eight months, and five days of massive devastation, the end of the European phase of World War II was celebrated.

There was dancing in the streets as millions of people around the world celebrated the unconditional surrender of all German forces, which was signed in Reims, France the previous day. Huge crowds gathered in London and there were massive cheers as King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret waved from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were later allowed to mingle with the crowd incognito.

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Ultimate Guide to the Summer Block Party Tour

Introduction

Hey there! Welcome to the ultimate guide to the Summer Block Party Tour. Get ready for an epic adventure filled with music, fun, and good vibes. Join us as we explore the hottest summer music festivals across the globe. From the sandy beaches of California to the lively streets of Brazil, this tour will take you on a whirlwind journey you'll never forget.

Why Choose the Summer Block Party Tour?

If you're a music lover and crave the thrill of live performances, the Summer Block Party Tour is tailor-made for you. Here's why you should hop on board:

Unforgettable Experiences: Immerse yourself in the energy and excitement of the biggest music festivals in the world. Dance to your favorite tunes, sing along with thousands of fans, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

World-Class Artists: Prepare to be blown away by the lineup of world-class artists and bands. From chart-topping superstars to rising talents, you'll witness incredible performances that will leave you in awe.

Variety of Genres: Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, EDM, or hip-hop, the Summer Block Party Tour has something for everyone. Explore diverse genres and discover new sounds that will make your heart skip a beat.

Cultural Immersion: As you travel from one festival to another, you'll have the opportunity to soak in the local culture and experience the unique traditions of each destination. From trying delicious street food to exploring historical landmarks, this tour offers a perfect blend of music and cultural exploration.

Meet Like-Minded People: Join a community of music enthusiasts from around the world. Connect with fellow travelers who share your passion for music, make new friends, and create lifelong bonds.

The Ultimate Festival Lineup

Now, let's dive into the exciting lineup of festivals that you'll get to experience on the Summer Block Party Tour:

1. Coachella - Indio, California

Kicking off the tour is the legendary Coachella festival. Held in the picturesque Coachella Valley, this festival is a mecca for music lovers. Get ready to dance under the desert sun as you groove to the beats of top artists from around the globe.

2. Tomorrowland - Boom, Belgium

Next stop, Belgium! Tomorrowland is renowned for its mind-blowing stages, jaw-dropping production, and immersive atmosphere. Prepare to be transported into a fantasy world filled with electronic music and awe-inspiring visuals.

3. Glastonbury Festival - Somerset, England

Get your wellies ready for the iconic Glastonbury Festival. This legendary event showcases a diverse range of artists and genres, from rock and pop to folk and reggae. Get ready to camp out, embrace the muddy fields, and revel in the vibrant atmosphere.

4. Rio Carnival - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Adding a touch of samba and color to the tour, we head to Brazil for the world-famous Rio Carnival. Experience the infectious energy of the carnival parade, adorned with vibrant costumes, pulsating music, and electrifying dances. Get ready to party like never before!

5. Fuji Rock Festival - Niigata, Japan

Our final destination on the Summer Block Party Tour is Japan's Fuji Rock Festival. Nestled amidst the breathtaking mountains of Niigata, this festival offers a unique blend of music, nature, and tranquility. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying incredible performances.

Conclusion

And there you have it, the Summer Block Party Tour - your ticket to an unforgettable summer filled with music, adventure, and cultural immersion. Join us as we embark on this incredible journey to the world's most iconic music festivals. Get ready to dance, sing, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on the experience of a lifetime!