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Duanwu Festival: A Pan-Asian Celebration of the Summer Solstice
While China is often associated with the Dragon Boat Festival during the summer solstice, the celebration extends far beyond its mainland borders. A shared heritage and cultural exchange over centuries have made this festival a popular event in many parts…
Celebrations of the Summer Solstice- Redefining our Relationship with Nature
Despite the passage of time, the essence of celebrating the Summer Solstice has remained true to its roots in the reverence of nature. In many parts of the world, these celebrations have not just endured, but have adapted and evolved,…
The Summer Solstice and the Stonehenge Celebration: English Heritage
We have a rich history of summer solstice celebrations, largely centred around the prehistoric and fascinating monuments Stonehenge. Rising from the rolling plains of Wiltshire, this ancient stone circle has stood as a silent witness to the changing seasons for…
Summer Solstice And Solar Eclipse June 20th – 21st
Well, this is an action packed Cosmic week as we enter the last part of June! No less than six planets are in retrograde movement, re tracing degrees of the zodiac. We have the trickster planet Mercury doing so, on 18th…