European Night of Museums, Paris & Rome

Where? Paris & Rome

When? May 18th, 2013

The European Night of Museums, which is held every year on the Saturday closest to the International Museum Day. In 2013, both events will coincide since the European night of Museums will take place on Saturday 18 May, at the same time as the International Museum Day.

The European Night of Museums was created in 2005 by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. On this occasion, the closing time of the museums is postponed to approximately one in the morning, which allows the public to visit the participating museums by night, for free.

By welcoming the public during the night, museums invite them to visit the collections in a different, unusual and more sensory way. Many animations are offered during this event which is attended by numerous young people and families. The public participates in great numbers to this festive event: last year, two million visitors took part in the European Night of Museums in France.

For more information: www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr or www.lanottedeimusei.it

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International Museum Day

Where? Worldwide


When? May 18th, 2013

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society. Momentum has been rising unabated ever since. In 2012, International Museum Day garnered record-breaking participation with almost 32,000 museums hosting events in more than 129 countries.

From America to Oceania, through Europe, Asia and Africa, International Museum Day is a special moment for the museum community. On this day, participating museums interpret an issue that concerns all cultural organizations. International Museum Day is also a fantastic opportunity for museum professionals to meet their public. At the heart of society, museums are institutions dedicated to its development. 

For more information: http://imd.icom.museum

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World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

 

Where? Memphis, Tennessee, USA

When? May 16th - 18th, 2013

Memphis in May's World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is May 16-18, 2013 at Tom Lee Park in Memphis. Hundreds of teams compete for over $110,000 in prizes and supreme bragging rights. Teams adorn their areas with elaborate decoration, trophies attesting to their boasting rights, and as one can imagine, clever and creative team names.
While grilling is the main theme, the contest wouldn't be complete without the Ms. Piggie Idol competition where the finest swine tests their vocal skills, and grown men dress in tutus and snouts and women kick their heels (hooves) up. There is also a t-shirt competition and even a best booth contest.

For more information: www.memphisinmay.org/bbq

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Cinco De Mayo, Mexico & USA

Where? Mexico & USA

When? 5th of May, 2013

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated nationwide in the United States on May 5, and in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called “The Battle of Puebla” (La Batalla de Puebla). This special date is observed in this country as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

Mexican-Americans and Latinos alike take great pride in their roots and have acknowledged, generation after generation, that the United States’ prosperity depends in part on the incorporation of immigrants into its society, culture and economy while at the same time adopting its values and way of life.

Cinco de Mayo is an opportunity for Americans to come together in celebration and to acknowledge the many contributions made by Mexicans, Mexican-Americans and Latinos o the United States.

For more information: http://cincodemayo.org/

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International Workers' Day, Worldwide

Where? In more than 80 countries

When? 1st of May, 2013

International Workers' Day (also known as May Day) is a celebration of the international labour movement.

May 1st is a national holiday in more than 80 countries and celebrated unofficially in many other countries.International Workers' Day is the commemoration of the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. The police were trying to disperse a public assembly during a general strike for the eight-hour workday, when an unidentified person threw a bomb at them. The police reacted by firing on the workers, killing dozens of demonstrators and several of their own officers.

In many countries, the working classes sought to make May Day an official holiday, and their efforts largely succeeded. May Day has been an important official holiday in countries such as the People's Republic of China, North Korea, Cuba and the former Soviet Union. May Day celebrations typically feature elaborate popular and military parades in these countries.

For more information: https://mayfirst.org/

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824th Hamburg Port Anniversary, Germany

 

Where? Hamburg, Germany

When? May 9th - 12th, 2013

The Hamburg Port Anniversary celebrations on the River Elbe from 9 to 12 May will bring the majesty of tall ships, and the luxury of cruise vessels. This greatest port festival in the world will be celebrated for a whole four days this year, because it coincides with the public holiday for Ascension.
All four days will be held before the unique backdrop of the Port of Hamburg and its famous Landing Stage (Landungsbrücken).

For more information: www.hamburg.de/hafengeburtstag-english/

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UEFA Champions League final, Wembley Stadium, London, England

Where? Wembley Stadium, London, England

When? 25th of May, 2013

The UEFA Champions League, known simply as the Champions League, and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual continental club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football. The final of the 2011 tournament was the most-watched UEFA Champions League final to date, as well as the most watched annual sporting event worldwide that year, drawing 178.7 million television viewers.

For more information: www.uefa.com/

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