Official holidays in Cameroon

January 1, New Year's Day

New Year's Day, also known as the "New Calendar Year", refers to January 1 of the current Gregorian calendar. But before 1911,"New Year's Day" was today's "Spring Festival", which is the Summer Calendar New Year. New Year's Day is a legal holiday in many countries or regions in the world, such as the mainland of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, etc. Among them, China and Singapore both take one day off as a legal holiday, and Japan takes six days off. From December 29 before the New Year to China and Singapore both take one day off as a legal holiday. Japan takes six days off, from December 29 before the New Year to January 3 of the following year. In terms of customs, New Year's Day mainly blessings each other in various ways, with New Year cards being the main form.

January 1 Independence Day

During World War I, British and French troops occupied Cameroon. The Mirner-Simon Agreement signed in July 1919 stipulated that France occupied 5/6 and Britain occupied 1/6 to divide Cameroon's territory. In 1922, the League of Nations recognized the "mandate" of France and Britain over Cameroon. In December 1946, the United Nations General Assembly decided to continue to be "entrusted" by France and Britain. The People's League of Cameroon was established in 1948. In the summer of 1956, under the leadership of the People's League, anti-colonial armed uprisings were launched across the country. While intensifying repression, the French colonists implemented "constitutional reform" in Cameroon. In May 1957, France agreed to Cameroon to establish an "autonomous government". In February 1958, Prime Minister Ahijo of the Autonomous Government of Cameroon negotiated with the French government and demanded independence, which France was forced to accept. In March 1959, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing Cameroon's independence. Cameroon officially became independent on January 1, 1960 and proclaimed the establishment of the Republic of Cameroon. Ahmadou Ahijo served as President.

The time has not been determined for Savos, a traditional festival of the Savos tribe.

February 11

Youth Day March-April Easter

Easter (Lord Easter Day) is an important Western festival, which falls on the first Sunday after the full moon of the vernal equinox every year. Christians believe that Easter symbolizes rebirth and hope, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion between 30 and 33 AD. If there is an Easter holiday in the area, it is usually celebrated with Good Friday. Today, many Easter related folk customs such as the Easter bunny and Easter eggs are not of Christian origin. Jesus only commanded his disciples to remember his own death (Luke 22:19, 20).

May 1 is International Labor Day, also known as "May Day International Labor Day" and "International Demonstration Day". It is Labor Day in most countries in the world.

May 20 National Day

On October 1, 1961, the British Trust Territory (South) of Cameroon declared independence and merged with the Republic of Cameroon to establish the Federal Republic of Cameroon.

Undetermined Sheep Festival Nyem-Nyem Festival in July

Every July, the Nyem-Nyem Festival is held in Ngaoundéré, a city in the Adamwa region, to commemorate the Nyem-Nyem people's resistance to the German-controlled resistance movement. Locals wear traditional costumes and perform traditional dances to support those fighting for the region's independence.

August 15, Assumption Day, August to September Culture Week

Cultural Week is usually held in August or September. Young people return home to pay homage to their ancestors. During this period, there are musical performances with mysterious masks, wrestling competitions, sports competitions and traditional dances.

October 1 Unification Day November Theater Festival (FATEJ)

Held every two years in Yaoundé, the festival brings together young people from Africa and around the world to perform dramatic works provided by industry professionals.

December National Art and Culture Festival (FENAC)

FENAC is the largest festival in Cameroon and has no religious beliefs. Simply celebrating the country's vibrant art scene, the artists go all out to help expand the event and promote the region's rich heritage. FENAC was held in Moroua in December and featured a lively parade, colorful music and dance performances.

December Ngondo Festival

Ngondo is also held in December, a national celebration of Cameroon. Held in the city of Douala, the main goal of the festival is to showcase the art and culture of the Sawa people, who mainly live on the coast of the region. The event was held on the bank of the Wouri River and allowed to see friendly events such as traditional ethnic dances, songs and canoe competitions.

December 25 Christmas Day

Christmas, also known as Christmas in Taiwan, is a traditional festival in the church calendar. It is a celebration day for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. On Christmas Day, most Catholic churches hold midnight Mass on Christmas Eve on December 24, that is, in the early morning of December 25, while some Christian churches hold good news and then celebrate Christmas on December 25; while the Christmas celebration of the Orthodox Church, another major branch of Christianity, is held on January 7 every year. According to the Catholic Gospels, Jesus was born of Mary, the Virgin Mary of Bethlehem, who was pregnant with the Holy Spirit. Mary and her husband Joseph were on their way to the Roman census and register. Jesus 'birth appears to believers to be the fulfillment of the Jewish prophetic plan for the coming of Messiah, because Bethlehem was the home of Joseph's ancestor, David. Christmas is also a public holiday in the Western world and in many other places, such as Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore in Asia. But the exact date of Jesus 'birth is controversial.

Iraqi calendar October 1 Eid al-Fitr December 10 Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (translated as Eid al-Adha, New Malaysia called Haji al-Adha, Arabic د ال, Latin: "īdu l-" A ā), also known as the "Great Festival", is an important festival in Islam. On December 10 of each year in the Islamic calendar, after the pilgrimage to Mecca. The festival commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim (translated as Abraham in Christianity) faithfully carried out God's command and sacrificed his son Ishmael (translated as Ishmael in Christianity) to Allah, and then replaced it with a lamb. According to the Koran, in order to test Ibrahim, the ancestor of the Arabs and Israelis, Allah ordered him to kill his son and sacrifice him. He fully obeyed and took his son to a stone that is currently a sacred object in the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem. He prepared to kill his son, burn it, and sacrifice it to Allah. Allah achieved the purpose of testing him and ordered the angel to promptly send a black sheep instead of Ibrahim and present it to Allah. The Christian Bible records a little different, believing that Ishmael was Abraham's second-born son and returned to Egypt with his mother. Abraham wanted to kill his second son Isaac (translated in Islam), who was born when he was 90 years old, but the plot was the same. On the day of Eid Adha, Muslims wear new clothes, slaughter livestock, and leave meat not only for their homes, but also for the poor, ensuring that all Muslims have a share of meat. The happy scene is like celebrating the New Year in China.

African Music Fair Music Festival Music lovers should definitely attend every two years (Le Kolatier), a biennial festival in Douala that brings together some of the best African musicians in the region. Individuals and groups gathered in a spirit of cooperation to celebrate the region's vibrant music. There are also interactive activities such as seminars, seminars and interesting exhibitions.