Chip Shot - August 2019

POPULAR GLOBAL AUGUST HOLIDAYS...

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY Friendship day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. It was intended to be a day for people to celebrate their friend- ship by sending each oth- er cards, but by 1940 the market had dried up, and eventually, it died out completely. However, in 1998 Winnie the Pooh was

named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Na- tions and in April 2011 the Unit- ed Nations officially recognized 30th July as International Friend- ship Day; although most countries celebrate on the first Sunday of August!

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY August 12 marks the annual celebra- tion of International Youth Day, as in- itiated by the United Nations. It is an international day of awareness, recognizing youth across the globe and empowering the world's youth to make positive contributions to their communities and nations. The theme of International Youth Day 2019, “Transforming education”, highlights efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves.