Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Despite being outnumbered, Mexican forces managed to defeat the French, who were seeking to establish control in Mexico. While the victory at Puebla was significant, it didn't ultimately prevent French occupation. However, Cinco de Mayo […]

Sithi Nakha is a traditional festival celebrated by the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It marks the beginning of the monsoon season and is dedicated to the god of rain, Lord Indra, and other water deities. The festival typically falls in the month of Jestha (May-June) according to the lunar calendar. Key […]