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.
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.
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.
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.
European Day of Languages is dedicated to promoting awareness globally on the importance of language learning and guarding linguistic traditions.
Black History month is an annual event,that originated in the United States of America . It is marked to celebrate the African culture and its contributions to society .
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.
All Souls' Day is observed by Roman Catholics as a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed as a mark of faith.