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.
Vesak is a holiday observed by Buddhists in many parts of the world. Also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Day,it is the most important Buddhist festival observed with temple decoration and offerings.
International Workers' Day ,also known as Labour Day, is celebrated annually on this day. It commemorates the contributions and struggles of the working classes. This day is also used to raise awareness on work related issues such as health and safety, fair wages and favourable working environment.
The Twelfth Day of Ridván is one of the most important festivals in the Bahá'í Faith. It celebrates the beginning of the faith in 1863 and the declaration by Baha’u’llah as being the manifestation of God.
World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration in honour of the organisation and its humanitarian work globally. It is also in honour of it's founding father, Jean-Henri Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828.
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