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South Africa has 12 public holidays. Some are similar to those
observed here in Canada. Christmas, Good Friday and Easter are the Christian holidays. People go to church, have meals and engage in various cultural activities. Muslims and Hindus also observe special religious holidays. People get together for parades and picnics on family holidays such as New Year's and Family Day. Workers' Day, Freedom Day, Youth Day, Women's Day and Human Rights Day are political holidays. They are celebrated with speeches, music and dance festivals and rallies. All of these usually take place in the open air. Rallies are arranged in the big cities. |
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