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 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.
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.
Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela,a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician .it is celebrated in appreciation of the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for justice, equality and human rights for all.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century.The Royal Welsh Agricultural Show is hosted by the society with four-days of livestock and equine competitions and a range of activities that will interest everyone.
Tisha B'av is an annual fast day in Judaism, it is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. It is used as a day of remembrance of all the calamities that have befallen the Jewish people such as the holocaust and the destruction of Solomon’s temple. It is regarded as a day of mourning.
Haile Selassie I ,born July 23,1892 was, emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974.He is revered by many and his birthday is one of the significant celebrations in Rastafari communities.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is the largest of numerous Eisteddfodau that are held annually in Wales. Considered to be the largest music and poetry festival in Europe with about 150,000 visitor in attendance and over 250 trade stands. The festival travels, alternating between the north and south of Wales. It is the hallmark of the celebration of welsh art, language and culture dating back to as far as 1176.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed annually to awaken consciousness, defend the rights and environment of the world's indigenous communities around the world. According to the united nation, there are 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries.
Owain Glyndŵr is a Welsh national hero and the last native Prince of Wales .This day is celebrated to commemorate his legacy and leadership, which gave a voice to the people of Wales.