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International Day of the World's Indigenous People
annual event sponsored by the United Nations
Sabantuy
Sabantuy is a Tatar, Idel-Uralian, Bashkir and Kazakh ('Sabantoy') summer festival, that dates back to the Volga Bulgarian epoch. At first Sabantuy was a festival of farmers in rural areas, but it later became a national holiday and now is widely celebrated in the cities. In 2012, Kazan Sabantuy was celebrated on June 23.
Saami National day
celebrating the first international Sámi conference in Trondheim, Norway
Yhyakh
Yhyаkh (, ) is the festival that celebrates the rebirth of nature after a hard winter, the triumph of life, the beginning of a new year in the Sakha Republic. Historic celebration is observed on the 21st June, the day of the summer solstice.
Tibetan Uprising Day
Commemoration of the 10 March 1959 Tibetan uprising
Indigenous People's Day
day honoring Indigenous Peoples in the United States
National Aboriginal Day
recognizing Indigenous peoples in Canada
Baltai
Baltai (Mordvin: Балта́й) is a traditional festival celebrated by the Mordvin people, predominantly in Tatarstan. The festival's name translates to Feast of Honey in the Tatar language, derived from the words bal meaning honey and tuy signifying a feast. Baltai is observed on the first Sunday following Whitsunday, marking the commencement of the mowing season. The festival is characterized by distinctive traditions, including the decoration of a bear with birch leaves and the performance of a round dance.
American Aboriginal Day