Hope you guys are enjoying my OpenSIM ONLINE System V1.1.. Working on a V2- (version 2) - because I never stop lol - So ,some few news, message now given to owner shows extra info like, date and local time, also a giant sculpt cloud that shows when needed and the weather system on display that one could rez it to show to visitors. Still need some refinements and tweaks but I`m getting there.,.,,

Experience the A.R.T. of Shakespeare from page to stage, every Friday 5PM Pacific in virtual world Kitely Events Center hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely%20Events%20Center/462/24...
This week, 2025-09-12m we start Act 2 of Titus Andronicus, actors on stage.
Everyone welcome! No experience needed, no auditions. You will need headphones and a microphone and be able to connect to Vivox inworld. We will help.
Or just listen and watch, and join in the discussions via Talk or Chat. We read from transcriptions here: https://github.com/NewMediaArts-CTO/Avatar-Repertory-Theat...

Avatar Repertory Theater is a project of New Media Arts, Inc., a nonprofit foundation, tax exempt under IRC 501(c)(3).

🎁 Heads up – Gift Alert!

Hey lovely group members, I’ve put together a little present for you – just because you’re awesome (and maybe because my inventory was starting to look like a digital attic 😅).

You’ll find the gift right next to the visitor board – it’s hard to miss unless your graphics settings are set to “potato.” Just give it a click and enjoy!

Important: 👉 To receive the gift, you need to have the group activated (make sure it’s set as your active group in the viewer). 👉 The gift is exclusive to group members and includes several goodies – don’t miss out!

If the box ignores you, don’t take it personally – it’s probably just sulking because your group isn’t active. Or it’s having a pixel mood swing. You know how it is.

Enjoy the gift, and thanks for being part of this wonderfully quirky, creative, pixel-loving community! 💖

Pop Style Karaoke Formal @ The Shit Show Karaoke
Region: Wicked Waves
Event begins: in 3 days : 2025-09-07 15:00 SLT
Added by: Faith Fromund✦
Details:
っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Come share your talent with us or just listen!

*~* Open Mic Sunday's 2pm -4pm SLT*~*

Today we'll be singing Pop Music while dressed in formal wear

Genre: Pop Music
Dress: Formal

Perfection isn't required. Sing on our House Stream or sing in Local using your voice. Not comfy singin'... sit back, relax, & listen or dance til the cows come home. Either way git-on down here!

hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Wicked%20Waves/564/540/...
Themes change weekly

Halloween is coming and the Dinkies are celebrating it at Virtual World Zone grid at their own region Dinkies Halloween. Come over to grab your Halloween stuf. grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002:Dinkies Halloween

GODDESS OF ALL QUEENS - XENON DARROW IS DJin' TONIGHT @ THE PLAYA!

YA JUST DON'T WANNA MISS THIS!

REMEMBER WOODSTOCK ON THE PLAYA @ PARADISE LOST!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025;
6 pm grid time
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Paradise Lost


Break out your tie dye, crochet halter tops, faded bell bottoms, and prepare for a night of psychedelic fantasy! If you ever wished you could go to Woodstock, but missed the window, here's your chance! In this magical desert region, dig the groovy vibes; check in & drop out; make love, not war. Most of all, leave it on the Playa!

DJ Xenon Darrow will guide you on this epic journey of music through the sounds of Woodstock and the epic rock of the late 60s and early 70s.

The Playa would be the beautiful fantasy love child of Woodstock, Burning Man and Tomorrowland with some Electric Forest Festival thrown in! Expansive, larger than life, psychedelic!

#FLOWERPOWER #GROOVYTUNES #LEAVEITONTHEPLAYA

Please join Avatar Repertory Theater at 5pm grid time as we continue today 2025-08-29 with Act4 Scene2 of "The Taming of the Shrew". Kitely Events Center hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely%20Events%20Center/462/24... We read from transcriptions here: https://github.com/NewMediaArts-CTO/Avatar-Repertory-Theat... Announcements are here: https://discord.gg/cwZCShN2Z3

Here’s an expanded legend you can study — now the gray category has a country‑by‑country key so you can see exactly who they are and why they don’t have an official Labour Day / Workers’ Day.

🗺 Updated Legend

🔵 May 1 – International Workers’ Day Chosen in 1889 to honor the 1886 U.S. labor strikes and the Haymarket affair. Observed in most of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

🟢 1st Monday in September – U.S. & Canada Adopted in the late 1800s to avoid the socialist/communist associations of May Day.

🟠 Date in October – Australia & New Zealand Linked to the Eight‑Hour Day movement and local spring observances.

⚪ No Official Labour Day – Country Key & Reasons These countries do not have a dedicated public holiday called “Labour Day” or “Workers’ Day,” though some may mark work‑related events in other ways:

Country Reason

Saudi Arabia Public holidays center on Islamic festivals; no secular workers’ holiday.

United Arab Emirates Similar to Saudi Arabia; labor rights recognized in other ways.

Qatar No public holiday for workers; focus on religious/national days.

Kuwait Same as above; May 1 not observed officially.

Oman Religious and national holidays take precedence.

Bahrain No official Labour Day; labor issues addressed through other channels.

Morocco May 1 recognized in some sectors but not a guaranteed public holiday.

Taiwan May 1 is observed by some unions but not a nationwide public holiday.

Afghanistan Political and security factors; no consistent national observance.

Nepal May 1 recognized but not always a full public holiday.

South Sudan National holiday calendar does not include Labour Day.

Eritrea Other national days take precedence; no formal Labour Day.

Greenland Follows Denmark’s holiday calendar, which does not include Labour Day.

Select small island nations Holiday calendars focus on independence or religious dates.

On that color‑coded map, the gray countries are those without an official public holiday called Labour Day or International Workers’ Day on May 1 or another date.

They may still have other holidays that honor work or productivity, but not a formal “Labour Day” in the global sense. Examples include:

Middle East & North Africa:

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates
On that color‑coded map, the gray countries are those without an official public holiday called Labour Day or International Workers’ Day on May 1 or another date.

They may still have other holidays that honor work or productivity, but not a formal “Labour Day” in the global sense. Examples include:

Middle East & North Africa:

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Qatar

Kuwait

Oman

Bahrain

Morocco (note: some sources list May 1 observances, but not always as a public holiday)

Asia & Pacific:

Taiwan (May 1 is observed in some sectors but not a national public holiday)

Afghanistan (varies by region and recognition)

Nepal (May 1 is recognized but not always a full public holiday)

Africa:

South Sudan

Eritrea (has other national days but not a formal Labour Day)

Other territories:

Greenland

Some small island nations in the Pacific and Caribbean that follow different holiday calendars.

These gaps usually come down to different labor traditions, political choices, or religious calendars taking precedence over an international workers’ holiday.

📜 The Origins Behind the Colors

🔵 May 1 – International Workers’ Day

Why May 1? Chosen in 1889 by the Second International to honor the 1886 U.S. labor strikes for the eight‑hour workday, which began on May 1 and led to the Haymarket affair in Chicago.

Spread: Quickly adopted across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia as a day of worker solidarity.

Tone: In many countries, it’s both a political day (marches, rallies) and a festive one (concerts, fairs).

Fun twist: In places like Finland (Vappu) and Sweden (Valborg), it blends with ancient spring festivals.

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🟢 First Monday in September – U.S. & Canada

Why not May 1? In the late 1800s, U.S. leaders wanted a workers’ holiday separate from the socialist/communist associations of May Day.

First official: Oregon recognized it in 1887; by 1894, it was a U.S. federal holiday. Canada followed a similar path.

Tone: Less about protests, more about parades, picnics, and marking the unofficial end of summer.

🟠 October Dates – Australia & New Zealand

Why October? Linked to the Eight‑Hour Day movement — Australian stonemasons in Melbourne won the right to an eight‑hour workday on April 21, 1856, and celebrated annually. Over time, states shifted the holiday to spring (October in the Southern Hemisphere).

New Zealand: Adopted Labour Day in 1890 to honor its own early adoption of the eight‑hour day.

⚪ No Official Labour Day

Some countries (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Taiwan) don’t have a dedicated workers’ holiday, often due to different labor traditions, political systems, or existing national holidays that serve a similar purpose.

🌍 How It All Fits Together

May 1 dominates because it’s tied to a global labor movement moment.

September is a North American alternative, deliberately distanced from May Day politics.

October reflects local labor victories in the Southern Hemisphere.

Other dates are rare and usually tied to unique national histories.