This calendar was initiated as a result of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.
It marks religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank holidays. The events on the calendar link and display the various items in the Library’s wonderful collection.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar to mark the harvest season in Chinese culture. it is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture with a history that spans over 3,000 years. During the festival, lanterns symbolising prosperity and good fortune are displayed, and mooncakes are traditionally eaten with family and friends . The festival is based on the legend of Chang'e, the Moon goddess in Chinese mythology.
World Mental Health Day is an international day committed to global mental health education, awareness, campaigns against social stigma around the world and to mobilise support for people suffering with mental health.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, It symbolises the spiritual "triumph of good over evil, ,consciousness over ignorance and light over darkness". It is one of the most significant festivals in Indian religions.
Sikhs celebrate the conferment of the title of Guru on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhism authoritative sacred text) on this day which is known as the Birth of the Guru Granth.
United Nations day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.
Intersex Awareness Day is a globally observed awareness day dedicated to highlighting the human right issues and prejudices faced by intersex people.
All Saints Day is observed by Roman Catholics and other Christians globally to honour all saints and martyrs since the inception of Christianity.
All Souls' Day is observed by Roman Catholics as a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed as a mark of faith.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav is the celebration of the birth Guru Nanak who is the first Sikh guru. He is the founder of Sikhism and is highly revered by the Sikh community. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism.