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.
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Christian churches. It marks the first day of the forty days of Lent, leading to Easter.
“Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” – George Eliot
World Day of Social Justice is an international day of awareness to promote social justice and tackle social inequality such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights ,sexual identity and biological prejudice and religious bigotry.
Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. His feast is celebrated by wearing daffodils and leeks, recognized symbols of Wales and Saint David, eating traditional Welsh food including cawl and Welsh rarebit, and women wearing traditional Welsh dress. A parade is held on this day in a number of Welsh towns.
Zero Discrimination Day is aimed at promoting equality and highlighting how people can become better informed and that everyone deserves to live a full and productive life. This day is commemorated to promote inclusion, compassion and peace.
Holi is the Hindu festival of colours, love and spring. It is celebrated every year with a massive chaotic colour fight. Holi celebrations serve as a reminder of the triumph of good over evil.
Hola is a three-day long Sikh festival established by Guru Gobind Singh, for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills. It follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day.
In 1997, the first World Book Day took place in the UK and Ireland to encourage young people to read. World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a universal celebration of books and reading.
International Women's Day is a global awareness day celebrated yearly .It's aim being to give a voice to the plights of women, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, abuse against women, violence and reproductive rights.
Since 1977, Commonwealth Day has been celebrated by the 56 Commonwealth nations to foster shared values and principles in pursuit for a peaceful and sustainable future.