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 International Day of Families is observed on this day annually. First proclaimed by the UN general assembly in 1993, it strives to reflect and raise awareness of the importance of family as the bedrock of society.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is marked to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of the issues of racism and discrimination. It was sanctioned by the United Nations in 2002.
The Urdd National Eisteddfod is Welsh-language youth festival held annually. Its focuses on literature, music and arts. It was established in 1922 by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards with the aim of promoting and protecting the Welsh language. Organised by Urdd Gobaith Cymru, it has over 90,000 people in attendance annually with 15,000 children and young people participating in its various competitions.
Saint Sara, also known as Sara-la-Kâli or Sara the Black is the patron saint of the Romani and displaced people. It is said that she was an Egyptian handmaiden to Mary Magdalene.
Pentecost is celebrated fifty days after Easter by Christians globally. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles of Jesus Christ.
“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common... Celebrate it every day” -Unknown
Pride month is dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of LGBTQ+ community.It began after the Stonewall riots of 1969 in America. In this month parades, concerts and various events are held to raise awareness for the equal rights and justice of people who identify as LGBTQ+.
The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is observed by Western Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican and Latin Churches in reverence to the divinity and presence of Jesus in the holy Eucharist.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness and promote action towards sustainable actions for protecting the environment. It is celebrated by many governments and non-governmental organisations.
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is a music festival that takes place annually in the second week of July in Llangollen, North Wales. It is one of numerous big annual Eisteddfodau in Wales. Singers and dancers are invited from all over the world to participate in over twenty competitions, which is followed by a concert at the end of the day. Famous performers at Llangollen have included Luciano Pavarotti.