Singapore National Day
Celebrated every year on the 9th August, Singapore National Day commemorates Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965.
Category: Culture
Travel Tips, Tricks & Inspirations
Filter By:
Category
Author
Tags
Search
The Philippines National Day (June 12)
Philippines Independence Day (aka Day of Freedom) commemorates the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on the 12th June, 1898. It was not celebrated as the country's National Day until 1962 and the proclamation is depicted on the back of the Philippine five-peso bill. This declaration was written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista.
Category: Culture
Japan National Foundation Day
One of the 4 main public holidays in Japan, Nartional Foundation day it is celebrated with the traditional flag festival and parades all over Japan. Historically people were encouraged to express the love of their country; it is definitely a patriotic time.
Category: Learn
Hari Merdeka - Malaysia National Day
Celebrating Hari Merdeka in Malaysia is an annual event, with each year bringing a different theme promoting ethnic unity.
Category: Culture
Swedish National Day
Honouring two significant historical events that helped to shape modern Sweden, Swedish National Day is more focused on welcoming new citizens than attracting tourists, although there certainly is lots to see and do.
Category: Culture
Festa della Repubblica - A Guide to Italy’s National Day
Here is your guide to Italy’s National Day (Festa della Repubblic) which marks the official formation of the Republic of Italy. Celebrated on 2 June, this is one of the most important events of the summer and draws huge crowds.
Category: Culture
South Korea's National Day
Locally known as "Samiljeol", South Korea's Independence Movement Day was declared a national holiday in 1949 in remembrance of the day in 1919 when activists read the Korean Declaration of Independence in Seoul.
Category: Culture
New Zealand's National Day
New Zealand is as rich a country of culture as any and more so when you consider the diversity and history of this small yet impactful nation, as a result NZ's National Day celebrations take on a greater meaning than might first be apparent.
Category: Culture
A Wise Traveller is Always Covered
Join today and enjoy complete protection abroad, no matter where you travel or how many trips you take, as well as:
- Private hotel rates
- Travel tips, tricks and advice
- Member only discounts
Additional information will be requested after payment.
Conditions apply, members eligible up to 79 and children under 21 qualify for family options.
Table of Benefits| T&C | visit the Help Centre | Contact us.
Do your friends and followers want to save on the cost of travel?
Why not become a Wise Traveller affiliate help your friends and family and earn an income along the way?
Apply now to become an affiliate and we'll set your account up straight away.
