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.
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.
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.
World Diabetes Day is observed on this day to raise global awareness on diabetes mellitus and to celebrate Sir Frederick Banting ,who discovered the insulin together with Charles Best in 1922.
International Men's Day is a universal awareness day for many issues faced by men which include parental alienation, suicide, violence and abuse.
Image above: 'Father and Son with Horse, Swansea, from series No Place Like Home © Richard Ansett 2021
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is noted to raise awareness of the need to eradicate any form of violence toward women. These include gender based violence resulting in psychological, physical or sexual harm, be it in public or private life.
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.
Since 1988, this day has been dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS disease as well as its prevention and to condemn the stigmatisation of people suffering from the disease.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed internationally to raise awareness of the issues of disability and to mobilize support for persons with disabilities through various activities. Please note that "Derwen Cripples' Training College" is used in the catalogue because it was the correct title for the name of the organisation in 1955 when the photographs were taken, however the terminology they use has changed and it is now known as Derwen College.
Hanukkah is a feast in Judaism that commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the rededication of the temple .it is observed by lighting candles, singing Hanukkah songs and eating special food such as latkes and sufganiyot.