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8 August: what is celebrated today?
The calendar is full of curious dates, but 8 August has something special. There is not just one celebration, but a small universe of reasons to stop, smile, think or simply look at life through different eyes. From the most adorable felines to the infinite vastness of thought, today is a day as diverse as it is interesting. Here is a different journey through the stories that give meaning to this very unusual day.
International Cat Day
8 August was chosen by an international animal protection organisation to pay tribute to cats. It is no coincidence: these animals have been by our side for centuries; they have been worshipped as gods, hunters of myths, companions of poets, owners of armchairs and experts at sleeping in style.
This day not only celebrates their undeniable charm, but also the urgent need to protect those still living on the streets. A reminder that caring for a cat is, in many ways, caring for a piece of history and tenderness.
International Female Orgasm Day
Every 8 August, International Female Orgasm Day is celebrated, a date that began in Brazil and is now commemorated in numerous countries. Beyond its name, the day seeks to promote sex education, break taboos and uphold women’s right to know their bodies and experience a free, informed and healthy sexuality. It also recalls the importance of pleasure as part of physical and emotional wellbeing.
Day of Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
8 August is also dedicated to raising awareness of Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (EMS), known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is a neurological illness that causes extreme and persistent exhaustion, accompanied by other symptoms that seriously affect quality of life. The day seeks to give visibility to those living with this illness, drive research and promote earlier diagnosis and greater support for patients.
World Day of Infinity
Among the day’s most unusual celebrations is World Day of Infinity. Created by a group of students in the 1980s, this date is a perfect excuse to lose oneself in ideas without borders: the eternal, the immense, what does not fit into a definition.
It is a day for those who enjoy asking themselves impossible questions and for those who believe that thought also needs infinite landscapes.
A day that has it all
Animals, science, emotions, ideas, challenges and cooking: 8 August brings together celebrations that seem to have no connection, but they all share something in common. They remind us that, even on the most ordinary days, there is much to discover if one knows how to look.
So today, choose your way to celebrate. Reflect, laugh, cook, explore or simply stop. Because days like this are full of details that, although they may seem small, make everything worthwhile.