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Around The World This Month
 Vietnam
Like most countries, Vietnam celebrates a National Day, also known as Independence Day. In August of 1945, the Vietnamese started the revolution against French colonists. The Vietnamese gained victory, and on September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration of Independence in BaDinh Square. This day is celebrated by decorating the streets with banners, flags and lights. There is a parade and many festivities, including a grand display of fireworks.
Italy
On September 10, the people of Foligno, Italy, will gather for Giostra della Quintana, or the joust of the Quintana. This is the revivial of a 17th-century joust, with over 600 knights in full costume. The main event of Giostra della Quintana di Foligno is a horseback tournament carried out by 10 competitors who represent the 10 districts of the town: Ammaniti, Badia, Cassero, Contrastanga, Croce Bianca, Giotti, Mora, Morlupo, Pugilli and Spada. It is held each year on the second Sunday in September.
 United States
Labor Day is a holiday in the United States dedicated to working people. Observed on the first Monday in September, it is a day when we show support for workers and honor them for their achievements.
Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City with a parade on September 5, 1882. It became a national holiday in June 1894. Labor Day is celebrated with parades, picnics, sporting events and meetings of labor groups.
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